{"id":246452,"date":"2026-06-29T14:44:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T09:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=246452"},"modified":"2026-06-29T14:44:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T09:14:08","slug":"rbi-grade-b-phase-2-objective-question-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-phase-2-objective-question-trends\/","title":{"rendered":"RBI Grade B Phase 2 Objective Question Trends for ESI and FM"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-phase-2-objective-question-trends\/#What_is_the_RBI_Grade_B_Phase_2_exam_pattern\" >What is the RBI Grade B Phase 2 exam pattern?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-phase-2-objective-question-trends\/#Why_is_it_important_to_understand_the_RBI_Grade_B_Phase_2_objective_question_trend\" >Why is it important to understand the RBI Grade B Phase 2 objective question trend?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-phase-2-objective-question-trends\/#What_are_the_most_important_objective_topics_in_RBI_Grade_B_ESI\" >What are the most important objective topics in RBI Grade B ESI?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-phase-2-objective-question-trends\/#Which_government_schemes_should_candidates_prepare_for_RBI_Grade_B_Phase_2\" >Which government schemes should candidates prepare for RBI Grade B Phase 2?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-phase-2-objective-question-trends\/#Why_are_reports_and_indices_important_for_RBI_Grade_B_objective_questions\" >Why are reports and indices important for RBI Grade B objective questions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-phase-2-objective-question-trends\/#Why_do_RBI_circulars_play_a_major_role_in_the_objective_paper\" >Why do RBI circulars play a major role in the objective paper?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-phase-2-objective-question-trends\/#Which_Finance_and_Management_topics_dominate_the_objective_paper\" >Which Finance and Management topics dominate the objective paper?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-phase-2-objective-question-trends\/#Which_management_topics_are_most_frequently_asked_in_RBI_Grade_B\" >Which management topics are most frequently asked in RBI Grade B?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-phase-2-objective-question-trends\/#Which_finance_current_affairs_should_candidates_focus_on\" >Which finance current affairs should candidates focus on?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-phase-2-objective-question-trends\/#Which_finance_static_topics_are_important_for_objective_questions\" >Which finance static topics are important for objective questions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-phase-2-objective-question-trends\/#How_should_candidates_prepare_current_affairs_for_RBI_Grade_B_Phase_2_objective_paper\" >How should candidates prepare current affairs for RBI Grade B Phase 2 objective paper?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-phase-2-objective-question-trends\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Preparing for the RBI Grade B Phase 2 examination is not just about covering the syllabus. It is about understanding the question trend and focusing on topics that have consistently appeared over the years. The objective section of Phase 2 tests a candidate&#8217;s knowledge of Economics and Social Issues (ESI) and Finance &amp; Management (FM), along with awareness of current affairs, government policies, RBI updates, reports, and management concepts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we have provided the RBI Grade B Phase 2 ESI and FM objective question trend by analyzing the previous year trends from 2021 to 2025 to help aspirants identify the most important topics and prepare in a smarter and more structured way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-rbi-grade-b-phase-2-exam-pattern\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_RBI_Grade_B_Phase_2_exam_pattern\"><\/span>What is the RBI Grade B Phase 2 exam pattern?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rbi-grade-b-notification\/?ref=contac-nai-reg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RBI Grade B Phase 2 exam<\/a> consists of three papers that assess candidates on Economics and Social Issues, English Writing Skills, and Finance &amp; Management. While the English paper is completely descriptive, both the ESI and FM papers contain objective as well as descriptive questions. Understanding the exam pattern helps candidates plan their preparation according to the marks distribution and time available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Paper<\/th><th>Questions<\/th><th>Marks<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><th>Pattern<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Paper 1 \u2013 Economics &amp; Social Issues (ESI)<\/td><td>30 Objective + 6 Descriptive (Attempt 4)<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>120 Minutes<\/td><td>Objective + Descriptive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper 2 \u2013 English (Writing Skills)<\/td><td>3 Questions<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>90 Minutes<\/td><td>Descriptive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper 3 \u2013 Finance &amp; Management (FM)<\/td><td>30 Objective + 6 Descriptive (Attempt 4)<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>120 Minutes<\/td><td>Objective + Descriptive<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rbi-grade-b-mock-test\/?ref=contac-nai-reg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A Free RBI Grade B Phase 2 Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-is-it-important-to-understand-the-rbi-grade-b-phase-2-objective-question-trend\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_important_to_understand_the_RBI_Grade_B_Phase_2_objective_question_trend\"><\/span>Why is it important to understand the RBI Grade B Phase 2 objective question trend?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year, RBI follows a pattern where several topics are repeatedly tested in the objective section. Candidates who study previous year trends can focus more on high-weightage topics instead of spending equal time on every chapter. This approach improves accuracy, saves preparation time, and increases the chances of scoring well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Helps identify high-scoring topics:<\/strong> Analyzing previous year trends helps candidates identify the topics that are asked frequently, allowing them to focus on areas with the highest scoring potential. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improves revision planning:<\/strong> Knowing the important topics enables candidates to prepare a structured revision schedule and spend more time revising high-weightage subjects. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduces unnecessary preparation:<\/strong> Instead of studying every topic with equal priority, aspirants can avoid less important areas and concentrate on chapters that have a consistent presence in the exam. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Builds confidence before the examination:<\/strong> Familiarity with the question pattern and repeated topics gives candidates greater confidence while attempting the objective paper. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Makes mock test practice more effective:<\/strong> Candidates can use topic-wise and full-length mock tests to strengthen important areas, improve accuracy, and enhance time management based on the latest exam trends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio  is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper video-seo-youtube-embed-wrapper\"><div class=\"video-seo-youtube-player\" data-id=\"CajCjtRW_bg\"><\/div><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-most-important-objective-topics-in-rbi-grade-b-esi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_most_important_objective_topics_in_RBI_Grade_B_ESI\"><\/span>What are the most important objective topics in RBI Grade B ESI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The objective section of Economics and Social Issues mainly focuses on current affairs linked with the economy, government initiatives, reports, and important economic developments. Analysis of previous exams shows that certain topics are repeatedly asked almost every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>High Priority Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Why It Is Important<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Government Schemes<\/td><td>Highest number of questions in recent years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reports and Indices<\/td><td>Frequently asked every year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RBI Circulars<\/td><td>Covers regulatory and policy updates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Economic Survey<\/td><td>Important for economy-based questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Union Budget<\/td><td>Questions on allocations, reforms and announcements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>International Organizations<\/td><td>Includes IMF, World Bank, WTO and others<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>International Agreements and Summits<\/td><td>Current global developments<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ESI Static Concepts<\/td><td>Basic economic and social concepts<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/important-reports-for-rbi-grade-b-2026\/?ref=contac-nai-reg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out the Important reports for RBI Grade B<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-government-schemes-should-candidates-prepare-for-rbi-grade-b-phase-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_government_schemes_should_candidates_prepare_for_RBI_Grade_B_Phase_2\"><\/span>Which government schemes should candidates prepare for RBI Grade B Phase 2?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Government schemes have consistently been one of the most important objective topics in the ESI paper. Questions are usually asked about the objective, ministry, target beneficiaries, launch year, funding pattern, and recent updates related to schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Agriculture and rural development schemes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial inclusion schemes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social welfare programmes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women empowerment schemes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health and education schemes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employment generation schemes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital India initiatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infrastructure development schemes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-phase-2-descriptive-questions\/?ref=contac-nai-reg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RBI Grade B Phase 2 Descriptive Paper<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-are-reports-and-indices-important-for-rbi-grade-b-objective-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_reports_and_indices_important_for_RBI_Grade_B_objective_questions\"><\/span>Why are reports and indices important for RBI Grade B objective questions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reports and indices form a major part of the objective section because they reflect India&#8217;s economic and social progress. Questions generally test the publishing organisation, important rankings, themes, and key findings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Report\/Index Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/economic-survey-quiz\/?ref=contac-nai-reg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Economic Reports<\/a><\/td><td>Economic Survey, World Development Report<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Human Development<\/td><td>Human Development Index<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Global Competitiveness<\/td><td>Global Competitiveness Report<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Poverty Reports<\/td><td>Multidimensional Poverty Index<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/global-gender-gap-report-quiz\/?ref=contac-nai-reg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gender Reports<\/a><\/td><td>Global Gender Gap Report<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ease of Doing Business Related Topics<\/td><td>Business environment reports<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Agriculture Reports<\/td><td>Agricultural statistics and production reports<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-fm-practice-quiz\/?ref=contac-nai-reg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Also Download RBI Grade B FM Practice Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-do-rbi-circulars-play-a-major-role-in-the-objective-paper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_RBI_circulars_play_a_major_role_in_the_objective_paper\"><\/span>Why do RBI circulars play a major role in the objective paper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>RBI circulars have become one of the most frequently asked areas because they explain recent regulatory changes in banking and financial markets. Questions generally check whether candidates understand the purpose of the circular and its impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monetary policy updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital payment guidelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banking regulations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial inclusion initiatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NBFC regulations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Priority Sector Lending guidelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cyber security guidelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital banking developments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-circulars\/?ref=contac-nai-reg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Free Quiz on RBI Circulars<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-finance-and-management-topics-dominate-the-objective-paper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Finance_and_Management_topics_dominate_the_objective_paper\"><\/span>Which Finance and Management topics dominate the objective paper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Finance &amp; Management paper gives significant weightage to Management concepts. Along with Management, Finance Current Affairs and RBI updates also contribute a large number of questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Importance<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Management<\/td><td>Highest weightage in FM paper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Finance Current Affairs<\/td><td>Very High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Finance Static<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RBI Circulars<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Banking Awareness<\/td><td>Moderate to High<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rbi-grade-b-exam-pattern\/?ref=contac-nai-reg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RBI Grade B Exam Pattern<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-management-topics-are-most-frequently-asked-in-rbi-grade-b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_management_topics_are_most_frequently_asked_in_RBI_Grade_B\"><\/span>Which management topics are most frequently asked in RBI Grade B?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Management contributes the highest number of objective questions in the FM paper. Most questions are concept-based and can be answered with proper understanding of theories and principles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leadership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motivation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organizational Behaviour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Management Principles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decision Making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Human Resource Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corporate Governance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business Ethics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organizational Structure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-phase-2-pyqs-with-solutions\/?ref=contac-nai-reg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download RBI Grade B Phase 2  PYQs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-finance-current-affairs-should-candidates-focus-on\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_finance_current_affairs_should_candidates_focus_on\"><\/span>Which finance current affairs should candidates focus on?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finance current affairs are closely linked with RBI&#8217;s latest initiatives, banking reforms, fintech developments, and financial sector updates. Questions are usually asked from important developments between January and July of the examination year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ONDC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retail Direct Scheme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-sanction Credit Lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long Term Repo (LTR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital Banking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FinTech developments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial Inclusion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banking sector reforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capital market developments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RBI policy announcements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also Check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Links<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RBI Notification Practice Quiz<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-notification\/?ref=contac-nai-reg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Free PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PIB Practice Quiz<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pib-current-affairs\/?ref=contac-nai-reg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Free PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-finance-static-topics-are-important-for-objective-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_finance_static_topics_are_important_for_objective_questions\"><\/span>Which finance static topics are important for objective questions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finance static topics build the conceptual foundation required to answer many objective questions. Candidates should understand both definitions and practical applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Important Finance Topics<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Focus Area<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Basel Norms<\/td><td>Banking regulations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Capital Markets<\/td><td>Equity and debt markets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Financial Crisis<\/td><td>Causes and impact<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Derivatives<\/td><td>Basic concepts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blockchain<\/td><td>Financial applications<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AT1 Bonds<\/td><td>Banking capital instruments<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Growth Investing<\/td><td>Investment concepts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Regulatory Organisations<\/td><td>Financial regulators<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-esi-practice-quiz\/?ref=contac-nai-reg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Also Download RBI Grade B ESI Practice Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-should-candidates-prepare-current-affairs-for-rbi-grade-b-phase-2-objective-paper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_should_candidates_prepare_current_affairs_for_RBI_Grade_B_Phase_2_objective_paper\"><\/span>How should candidates prepare current affairs for RBI Grade B Phase 2 objective paper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Current affairs are the backbone of both ESI and FM objective sections. Most experts recommend covering current affairs from January to July before the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>RBI Circulars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/government-schemes\/?ref=contac-nai-reg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Government Schemes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reports and Indices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Union Budget<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/economic-survey-quiz\/?ref=contac-nai-reg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Economic Survey<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PIB updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banking News<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/global-financial-stability-report-quiz\/?ref=contac-nai-reg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Financial Sector Updates<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Organizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global Summits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1782718892281\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">1. Which topics carry the highest weightage in the ESI objective paper?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Government schemes, reports and indices, RBI circulars, the Economic Survey, the Union Budget, and international organizations are among the most important topics.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1782718893009\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">2. Which subject has the highest weightage in the FM objective paper?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Management consistently carries the highest weightage in the Finance &amp; Management objective paper.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1782718893900\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">3. How many objective questions are asked in the ESI paper?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The ESI paper includes <strong>30 objective questions<\/strong> along with descriptive questions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1782718894508\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">4. How many objective questions are asked in the FM paper?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Finance &amp; Management paper also consists of 30 objective questions in addition to the descriptive section.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1782718895088\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">5. Are RBI circulars important for the objective section?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, RBI circulars are regularly asked in both the ESI and FM objective papers and should be prepared thoroughly.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rashtriya-gram-swaraj-abhiyan\/\">Attempt Quiz on Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan &amp; Download PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-of-india-credit-officer-cut-off\/\">Bank of India Credit Officer Cut Off 2026, Previous Year Marks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-of-india-credit-officer-salary\/\">Bank of India Credit Officer Salary 2026: Pay Scale &amp; Perks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-of-india-credit-officer-syllabus\/\">Bank of India Credit Officer Syllabus 2026 &amp; Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-phase-2-objective-question-trends\/\">RBI Grade B Phase 2 Objective Question Trends for ESI and FM<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-selection-post-pyps\/\">SSC Selection Post Previous Year Question Papers, Download PDFs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Preparing for the RBI Grade B Phase 2 examination is not just about covering the syllabus. 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