Was GA Your Weakest Link? Discover the Year It Was Toughest in SBI PO Mains!

The General Awareness (GA) section in the SBI PO Mains exam can be a make or break factor for many candidates. While most aspirants focus heavily on Reasoning and Quant, the GA section sometimes catches them off guard. One such year where this happened was SBI PO Mains Exam 2021. It is widely considered one of the toughest years for the GA section, and many candidates struggled despite being well prepared. Let us understand what made it so challenging and how you can avoid the same mistakes in future exams.

What Was the SBI PO Mains 2021 Exam Like

The SBI PO Mains Exam 2021 had the usual structure: four main objective sections (Reasoning and Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis and Interpretation, General Awareness, and English Language) along with a descriptive paper. Each section was timed separately and had a specific number of questions. The total time for the objective paper was 3 hours, followed by 30 minutes for the descriptive test.

Among all the sections, GA turned out to be unexpectedly tricky. While other sections maintained a standard difficulty level, GA had questions that were detailed, confusing, and heavily fact based.

Why Was the GA Section So Difficult in SBI PO Mains 2021

Many aspirants and experts agree that the GA section in SBI PO Mains 2021 was tougher than usual. The questions were not only based on current affairs but also included deeper aspects of economics, government schemes, international events, and complex financial terms.

To answer the questions correctly, candidates needed to go beyond daily news. They had to understand the background, the purpose, and even the implications of various policies and events. This made the section feel overwhelming for many, even those who had prepared through regular news reading and monthly capsules.

How Did GA Section Compare to Other Years

While the GA section has always been unpredictable, 2021 stood out because of the depth and diversity of the topics. In previous years, GA questions mostly focused on the last 3 to 4 months of current affairs and banking awareness. But in 2021, the questions went back several months and demanded a broader understanding of topics, including global news and economic reports. This shift made it difficult for candidates who relied only on the most recent current affairs. Even those who regularly read current affairs capsules found it tough to score well, as the level of detail required was much higher than usual.