WORLD TIMES [S001 FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POST IN BP.S -17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 1991 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER (CURRENT AFFAIRS) ‘Time Allowed: 3 Hows Maximum Marks 100 Note: Answer any FIVE questions, All questions carry EQUAL marks. QL literacy and population explosion are the most serions threats to Pakistat’sstabitify and progress and yet there is no national effort to tackle these problems. Comimedt 20) Q.2 Pakistan Afghun's policy has moved from pursuing military Opti6h to, primote political settlement, Discuss with reference to Pakistan’s acceptance pFUN pedeeplan for fglumnistan. (20) Q.3_ What are Pakistan’s latest proposals to bring about aiucléar welipon fiee regime in South, Asia? What has been the reaction of other concerned powers?) 20) Q4 The demand of self-determination by Indian-held, Kashmir fs}in line with the struggle for the freedom the world over, Comment. 20) QS What ae the objectives of James Baker's shittle-dipl6macy in the Middle East? Access the chances of his success. 20) Q.6 What are the problems in SinosAmerita relations? How far are these problems bilateral and how farare they related to new world order? 20) Q.7 Analyse the US objective fn.the guifyyar and evaluate the impacts of the war of Pakistan. (20) Q.8 Comment on anylOne of theifollowing situations 20) (a) Ethnicjpfobieris jn Yugodlavia. (b) Settlement ofthe civil war in Kampuchea.WORLD TIMES 000: FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POST IN B.P.S -17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 1992 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER-II (CURRENT AFFAIRS) ‘Time Allowed: § Hours Maximum Marks: 100 Note: Answer any FIVE questions. All questions carry EQUAL marks. Q.1__ Pakistan's overtures towards newly independent Central. Asian Republics re, based on TeHRt-erm as well as short-term consideration, Diseuss them, 20) Q2_ Pakistan's nuclear capability and programme is defended by sayitg tht What igo for what is ‘200d for gander is also good for goose? Give arguments and facts in Support of this defense. (20) Q3 The prospective World Order is seen as stable and balanced diStributidhyof military economic and technological power that fits into U.S. perspective. 20) Q.4 Perpetuating inadequacies in our educational systerti have a lot to do with Pakistan's law and oder-oriented political culture, paralysis of inisitutfonal afrafigements, Lack of consensus on and direction of political system, and of course an dete pathy. Analyse these factors, objectively and dispassionate 20) Q5 Draw similarities and dissimilaritigs betWveea Bosnia Herzegovina and other Muslim issues like Kashmir, Palestine and Cyprus 20) Q.6 What implications wouldidldestabilizedtand disorderly Afghanistan have for Pakistan? 20) Q.7 Nationalist moveméat ih Indian-oeelipied Kashmir has moral, political, legal and economic justifications. Disgeussithem 20) Q8 Besides Piesidentigl Ordinatee on pollution and the Rio's Earth Summit what effective legislative meastres tnd petical institutional devices may be adopted to save human, animal and plantlife from lethal pollutants discharged at high level from several sources in Pakistan. (20)WORLD TIMES [S03 DERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POST. IN BP.S -17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 1993 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER-I (CURRENT AFFAIRS) ‘Time Allowed: 3 Hows ‘Maximum Marks: 100 Note: Answer any FIVE questions. All questions carry EQUAL marks. Qa Q2 Q3 Qa Qs Q6 Q7 Qs Besides the attraction of opportunity and expected gains, India may war against Pakistan because Of the likelihood that she will suffer, domestically and externally, graye losses ufless she war. Comment. 20) Determine the dynamics of politico-military role of Russian federation in Gentral'Asia’ (20) Spell out salient features of a comprehensive Middle East pede sult from what has been done so far at international level. 20) Leaving aside the emotional argument of national jd@penideAGe in what practical ways can Pakistan resist outside interference and effectivelypersuade the International Monetary Fund and World Bank to see problems as Pakistan faces and salut on)as Pakistan sees? 0) Whosoever brings damage to environifient sf6Ui Bear the cost of correction and the legally bound the preventing that damage what has been ailf/ean be done in that respect, at national as well as international level? (20) ‘The communication revolution thrdligh electi®nie media has induced and will continue to induce tremendous social transformations. Given its Islamic fervour, how would Pakistani society conduct itself and adjust or reconeil@tothe change’? 20) ‘The education s¥ster\in Pilkistan has been a victim of numerous policy experiments, adhocry, generally nondedicited teaching Community, non-professional decisions making by monopolistic bureaucracy tnresponsive aiid exploitative political leadership, apathetic parents and low priority is funding, Discuss. (20) Diseuss ‘the impligations of politico-judicial role of Pakistan's Supreme and High Courts in the vyear 1993, 20)WORLD TIMES [S03 FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POST IN BPS -17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 1994 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER (CURRENT AFFAIRS) ‘Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 100 Note: Answer any FIVE questions. All questions carry EQUAL marks. Q.1_ Instead of being a neutral observer, Pakistan should actively promote the idea! of “federalist which pertaps is the only solution of the Afghan quagmire, Comment. (20) Q.2 Would India and Pakistan have fought the 1948, 1965 and 1971 warslif both had possessed a ‘minimal nuclear deterrence? 20) Q3 US policy in south Asia has shifted from non-proliferation.19 a three Stage strategy capping, reducing and eliminating the muclear capability of India nd Pakistan. Elaborate 20) QA The Israel-PLO Accord, now in place has, has been hth Welebmel! and denounced, What is your assessment? 20) Q5__ Servicing the foreign and domestic debt has hecome the Wmajor charge on Pakistan revenues. What strategies the present government is pursing (hail this problem. 20) Q.6 Pakistan electoral system has fail€d to produce Stiéétive and stable democratic governments. Can ‘you suggest some reforms to reverse this trend 20) Q.7 In retrospect, do you thifk thatlfor sml'and developing countries the cold war era was more comfortable period tollive in 0) QB Its the moral dity of the developed and industrialized nations, the main pollutants of the world, to give financial and tecfnical assistance to the developing countries to save their societies from environmental degfadation,{Comment. 20)WORLD TIMES [S03 FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POST INBP.S-17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 1996 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER-I (CURRENT AFFAIRS) ‘Time Allowed: 8 Hours Maximum Marks: 100 Note: Answer any FIVE questions, All questions carry EQUAL marks. Q.1_ Which ONE of the following do you consider as Pakistan's Problem No.1: 20) (a) Rapidly increasing population (b) literacy (©) Corruption (a) Lack of respect for law Q.2 What are the salient points of the Comprehensive Test Ban Tkeliy,(CTBT), which was discussed at the Conference on Disarmament held in Aug 1996 and yetoed by India? Also summarize the reservations which China, India, Pakistan and Iran had.on the drafttreaty 20) Q3 What impact the substitution of General agreéinent oh Tatift & Trade (GATT) with World Trade Organization (WTO) will have on Pakistan's economy? 20) Q4 What do you understand by Publié-Private\Paitnaiship? How can this accelerate Pakistan's development? 20) Q.5 The Government of Pakistam has Iaunthed a Social Action Programme (SAP) which will complete its first phase,in Jung) 1997. What is SAP and what major problems are being faced in its implementation? 20) Q.6 thas been saiaithat a¥a re8ble of'General Elections held in India in 1996 a new political order is taking shapeyhere the Federation of Indian States will be governed by a federation of regional partes. Please coniment 20) Q.7 Shouill Geheral Education be vocationalised? Asian Development Bank and World Bank have ‘wo diferent view what are your views? 20) QB Which ONEsévent you consider the best and which ONE event the worst in the fifty years of Pakistan's independence and why? 20)WORLD TIMES [S03 FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POST IN BPS -17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 1997 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER (CURRENT AFFAIRS) ‘Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 100 Note: Attempt any FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks. Give the serial numbers of the question paper to your answer. Q.1Talibans are the supreme force in Afghanistan and therefore they fully deserte tOlbe reeognized by all. Discuss this statement in the ight of Pakistan's relations with Iran, 20) Q.2 “Ow revenves are not sufficient to meet even the two major items of curtént expenditure ~ debt servicing and the defence” Examine this statement inthe light of Federal Budget 1997-98. (20) Q3_ Critically examine the Education Policies being pursuéd bY the, Govémment of Pakistan since 1972. Why these failed to achieve the targets? 20) Q4 Do you think the passing of Fourteenth Amefdiient Bill. 1997 will bring to an end of Floor Crossing in Pakistan? Discuss, 20) Q5__Itis presumed that the restoration of Hong\Kongito China? will bring drastic political and social changes in that country, Discuss. 20) Q.6 Do you think the final decisiofi on sine Europan Monetary Union will ultimately usher a new Superpower in Europe? Discuss 20) Q.7__In.what way the expatision of NATO}would benefit USA and Europe? Discuss, 20) Q8_ Do you think Séévlar'Radiédlisn in Turkey will be replaced by the Islamic Fundamentalism in the near future? Discuss this aspect taking into consideration frequent political upheavals in that country? (20)WORLD TIMES [S03 FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POST INBP.S-17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 1998 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER-I (CURRENT AFFAIRS) ‘Time Allowed: 8 Hours Maximum Marks: 100 Note: Answer any FIVE questions, All questions carsy equall masks. Q.1_ “Internal developments bear upon the foreign relations of a state and vice vers. Explain with patticular reference to Pakistan’s relations with big powers. (20) 2. “Detonation of nuclear device by Pakistan in May 1998 nnleashed’a stofin of controversy inside ‘and outside the country" Discuss. 20) Q.3° Critically evaluate Pakistan's National Education Policy 1998, 20) Q4 Give a critical appraisal of the background and current sinsation Of Kashmir conflict. 20) Q.5 Select any ONE sector of Pakistan's economy afilanaljee its petformance during the last twenty vars. 20) Q.6 “Behind political crisis in South East Asia lies an BEoriomie’slump”. Discuss. (20) Q.7 Discuss the geo-political importaflge of Pakistan and underscore the role played by the country in SAARC and ECO. 20) Q8 Write explanatory notes én anyFWWO of ule following: 20) (a) Sino-US Relationships (b) Communalism finIndia (©) Kosoye Gisis: (@)European’Morietar Union,WORLD TIMES 000: FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POST IN BP.S -17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 1999 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPERI (CURRENT AFFAIRS) ‘Time Allowed: $ Hows Maximum Marks: 100 Note: Answer any FIVE questions, All questions carry EQUAL marks. Q.1 What were the main issues of Pakistan's foreign policy as determined by Quaid-é-A.aimm Mbhammad Ali Fnnah as founder of Pakistan snd as Pakistan's fist Governor General? Dikeuss (20) Q.2 Do you aee with the statemont that despite Pakistan's willingness to,G61V8 th@\Kashunir issue according o the UNN. Resolutions, India was never sincere inthis connestion Why? Discuss. (20) Q3 Critically evaluate Pakistan's efforts to strengthen the role of OIG since its estabtishment for the purpose of bringing unity amongst the Muslim Countries. 20) Q.4 Evaluate the functioning and effectiveness of foreigéaidhin'the economic development of Pakistan during the last 15 years 20) Q.5 Critically examine the nature of Pakistanjs relatforis witht China in context of regional political developments during the last 15 years. (20) Q.6 Explain Pakistan's endeavour to develop its filendly relations with the Aftican counwies during the last twenty years. 20) Q.7 Write a note on the natur¥lof démoctaey Working in Pakistan. Why it has to meet failure again and again? Discuss. 20) Q.8 Write short notes{6n any TWO of following: 20) (a) Pak-US Relations; (b) Hindu attitude towards Indian minorities: (0) p@hechnyacritis; (d)_Latest devel6pinents of the Palestinian issue.WORLD TIMES 000: FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POST. IN BP. -17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2000 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPERI (CURRENT AFFAIRS) ‘Time Allowed: 3 Hows ‘Maximum Marks: 100 Note: Attempt any FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks. Give the serial suumbers of the question paper to your answer. Q.1 What are the strategic objectives of America's increased embroilment’ in South (Asia's power relationship?” 20) Q.2 Assess the growing impact of information technology on Pakditan's) Socio-economic and «educational complexion. 20) Q3 Governance through ordinance has been the hallmark of all Regimes, WBmocratic oF otherwise, in Pakistan, In this contest briefly review Pakistan's political, ecnatitional and judicial landmarks. (20) Q4 Discuss politics of World Trade Organization aiid Blopalization. 20) Q5__ The linguistic burden of English, Arabiey Urdiansthd)mother tongue on learning is a serious issue requiring serious treatment, Analyse. 20) Q.6 Discuss how Pakistan is affected by political and@eonomic stakes and nuclear concer of Japan in South Asia? 20) Q.7 Longer period of politic stabilityis the Héquirement to institutionalize reformist policies whereas the same has not beef available in Pakistan, Assess the prospects of recent multiple reforms in the context of this statément.. 20) Q8 Write notes TWO of the following: 20) (a) _Isstte of cool ovat AT-Quis (b)9/ China's potential as super power. (© Rushisieations of Taliban's style governance (d)IMPis objectives in fimding Pakistan,WORLD TIMES 000: FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POST IN BP.S-17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2001 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPERI (CURRENT AFFAIRS) ‘Time Allowed: 3 Hows ‘Maximum Marks: 100 Note: Attempt any FIVE questions, All questions camy equal marks, Qa Q2 Q3 Qa Qs Q6 Q7 Qs Qs Determine the extent to which the objectives of Americans ~ led global coalitigfl agaimst.the so ~ called (errorism are achievable. 20) ‘Visualise the post ~ Taliban Scenario in Afyhanistan and discuss its impligations fo Pakistan (20) How has the apathetic role of Arab countries complicated the issug’6t Palestine? 20) ‘Sino-Pakistan collaboration on Gwadar Sea opening will have:far-reaghing economic and zeo~ strategic consequences. Comment. (20) ‘The United Nations Organization is being sidel™ lined by densing the peace ~ making role that legitimately belonged to her. Examine the statements 20) Evaluate the structural changes introduéed in Pakistan's €eshomy over the past two years. (20) Highlight the constitutional issués affecting\Pakidan's politics since the army take — over in October 1999, 20) Judicious evaluation offexamination Séripts by the Universities and Boards of Education in Pakistan needs to be énsuredsHow eam ite accomplished? (20) Write notes on/TWO ofthe following: 20) (a) Shanghat CooperaciotyOrganization (b) Aftermath 6f A ra@Summit (0g) Gendér prejudices and women empowerment in Pakistan (@).Beotioitic consequence of perpetration atthe World Trade CentreWORLD TIMES 000: FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POST IN BP. -17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2002 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPERI (CURRENT AFFAIRS) ‘Time Allowed: 3 Hows ‘Maximum Marks: 100 Note: Attempt any FIVE questions, All questions camy equal marks, Qa Q2 Q3 Qa Qs 6 Q7 Qs “In her foreign policy and trade, Pakistan has never benefited fully from heryideéal geostratecic location”. Discuss. 20) Give a critique of the performance of SAARC since its inception 20) Critically evaluate the US concems about the production’ of Weapons. of Mass. Destruction (WMD), (20) Analyse the role of OIC in the resolution of problems faged by ty members. (20) A single catastrophic event-Nine Eleven'- has «timed the entire world topsy-tuvy.” Discuss. (20) How has the conflict between US and Irad affected themand the world at large? 20) Give a comprehensive appraisal of the tevival oPdemogfacy after the interregnum of 1999-2002. (20) Write notes on TWO of the following, (20) (a) Expansion of European Union (EU) (b) Communal rig im India (©) Kalabagh Dam (a) PakistatfS Popitatidn problemWORLD TIMES. 000: FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POST IN BP.S -17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2003 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPERIT (CURRENT AFFAIRS) ‘Time Allowed: 3 Hows ‘Maximum Marks: 100 Note: Attempt any FIVE questions. All questions cary equal marks, Write carefully: Qn Q2 Q3 Qa Qs Q6 Q7 Qs In the current relationship of mutual dependence, American obligations are! minimalpwhile Pakistani ones are substantial. Comment, 20) Globalization, as being shaped by the World Trade Organization in aWorid OF un-equal nation- states, has un-manageable implications, Discuss. 20) Give a long term scenario of Afghanistan and Iraq beyond the perspedtive Of “Nine Eleven’. (20) Highlight the factors and forces which have contribit@d to) side-line the United Nations Organization in terms of its peace and security role. 20) What are the ground realities inhibiting the apocity 8f Organization of Islamic conference as an effective body to protect the legitimate interestsof Muslim, world’? 20) In what ways India-Israel nexus, Indla-China bilateralffelations and India-Iran geo- economic ties affect Pakistan’? 20) Debate National Interests WS .Dettigcritié Values in the context of revent political and constitutional developments tn Pakistan eo) Write notes on TWO of th following: 20) (a) CurrengPalestiniaivsitvaii6h and the Arab neighbours. (b) _Frand®’s polity of tra invasion (©) _Aityone'peronalit of the following: (i. Noainctiomsky (ii) Arundhati Roy (iii) Eayyard Wadie Saeed (iv) Eqbal Ahmed (not Allama Iqbal)WORLD TIMES. 000: FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POST IN B.S -17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2004 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPERI (CURRENT AFFAIRS) ‘Time Allowed: $ Hows Maximum Marks: 100 Note: Attempt any FIVE questions, All questions carry equal marks. Q.1 Peace process cannot move forward without the sincere and positive efforts of Pakistan and India nevertheless both parties should be mentally prepared to accommodate €achy@ther"s)sen Discuss the statement 20) Q.2_—_ Highlight the latest development in relation between China and Ametiea 0) 3 Write short notes on any TWO of the following: 20) (a) SAARC (>) ECO) @ o1c Q4 Israel intransigence due to unqualified Ameriéan SipporbfoPher i the main factor defying the solution of the Middle East dispute. Comment (20) Q.5 President Musharraf has rightly saidjthat thé\greatesqdanger to Pakistan comes not from without but from within, in the form of religious éxtreniism.and sectarianism. Suggest measures to control and curb this menace. 20) Q.6 Pakistan-China relation aré “historic Aid tifie-tested” have developed a momentum of their own, and are continuing. Eluéidate. 20) Q.7 Students hailing fom gifféfent Slasses and exposed to different media of instruction are not only uuncomfortablewith one another but also hinder the promotion of national integration, Comment. (20) QB Identify following andiState what brought them in the news recently or lately 20) (9 Nek Muliammad i) Amjad Hafeez (ii) Tasman Spirit (iv) Col, Yang Liwei (y) SMARTWORLD TIMES S07: FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POST IN BPS -17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2005 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER (CURRENT AFFAIRS) ‘Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Mas Note: Attempt any FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marke. Write carefully: Q2 The new dimensions in Indo-US warming up of relations would have seriousfinpligations for Pakistan and the whole region. Discuss. (20) Q3 The phenomenon of terrorism has oceupied center stage in today"S woild Highlight the difference between terrorism and a freedom struggle. Discuss th isst@sof terrorism in the backdrop of what is happening in Iraq, Chechenya, Kashmir ahd Afghanistan 20) Q4 America has been bogged down in Iraq and Afghanistan. Wiiat would'be America’s exit strategy to disengage itself from the prevalent confrontational situation” Disewss. 20) QS How best can the issue of Provincial Autonomy iiyPakistan be resolved within a viable Federal Structure? Discuss 20) Q.6 “The Gwadar Port would have great! Strategie Wuilifieaiive in addition to its vast economic potential not only for the uplift ofBalechistan bublfor the neighbouring countries like China, ‘Afghanistan and Central Asion States,” Commer (20) Q.7 “Inthe Muslim Societies fabtors iK@\ustice! Tejuvenstion, education and enlightenment, which determine the conditions of timian Societies are miserably lacking” Analyse the problems confronting the Muslim world in the light of this statement. 20) QB Analyse the conergehee alithdivérgence of interests in Pakistan —Iran Relations since the last two decadess (20)WORLD TIMES. 000: FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POST IN BPS-17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2006 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPERIT (CURRENT AFFAIRS) ‘Time Allowed: 3 Hows ‘Maximum Marks: 100 ART-I Note: (i) Attempt ONLY FIVE questions in all, including QUESTION NO, which COMPULSORY. (i) Extra attempts of any question or any part of attempted question will nétbe einsidéted. ii) All questions carry equal marks. 2 US accusations against Noh Korea, Syria and Iran are meant tolbrnglthem Within the purview of the doctrine of pre-emptive war. Discuss. 20) Q3 Countries that recognized the importance of higher éduedtion are Way ahead of those who have ignored it. What measures would you suggest to upgrade the standard of higher education in Pakistan’ 20) Q4 Examine the causes of disturbances in Ballichistan 20) Q5 The UN Security Couneil is regardedl as a tool for thaveto wielding powers and a debating forum for non permanent members. Make a'case foryestfueturing the Council with special emphasis on judicious distribution of veto powers 20) Q.6 The ongoing anti blasphiemy campaign latunched by Muslims all over the world and the West’s cofxiuraey not to yield om the'issue in the name of freedom of press has put the two on a collision ‘What role the UNjand the O/C ean play to prevent recurrence of acts of blasphemy in future. (20) Q.7 The US PresideneBukh visit 6 Pakistan had yielded no positive outcome except for promises and pledges. di thesbackirdp,of changing US mindset former Prime Minister Mir Zafrullah Khan Jamalichad urged the government to establish more vibrant relations with Iran, Saudi Arabia and Chia. Conimenty 20) QB Write ekplanatBty notes on any two of the following: 20) (a) PakeAfighan Relations (b) Kalabagh Dam (©) October 8, Post earthquake Scenario (d)__ Iran-Pakistan-India (IPD gas pipelines project.WORLD TIMES. 000: FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POST IN BPS-17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2007 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPERIT (CURRENT AFFAIRS) ‘Time Allowed: 3 Hows ‘Maximum Marks: 100 ART-I Note: (i) Attempt ONLY FIVE questions in all, including QUESTION NO, which COMPULSORY. All questions carry equal mazks. (i) Extra attempts of any question or any part of attempted question willlnot beeondidesed (ii) Candidates must draw two straight line (ete end to separate tach question attempted in Answer Books. Q2 What are the factors which contribute to the global warmifia?, What fheasures have been agreed in the Kyoto protocol to minimize the harmful effects ofPolution? (20) Q.3 Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) is. Siiccess story of regional organization, ‘What lessons SAARC can leam from theexperience of ASEAN? 20) Q4 There is a perveption that USA is/preparila.to alla&K Iran, Discuss the possibilities of this scenario and its implications at gldbabJevel specially in the Middle East, and on Pakistan, (20) QS. China, India and Pakistan af three NielediStates in the Asian Continent, Is this potential threat or strength for the continent” Analyze 20) Q.6 Pakistan is suffering fromeris8s of governance at Institutional level. Suggest remedies to mitigate this situation. 20) Q.7 The Organization dtslamié Countries (OIC) has not played any effective role in protecting the rights of member StatesHow can it become a vibrant organization to achieve its objectives? (20) QB Wile notes on anJTWO of the following: (20) (a) Neot@onservatism in USA (b) Human Development (©) Geneva convention (@)BalkanizationFEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMM! COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POST IN B.S -17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2008 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPERI (CURRENT AFFAIRS) ‘Time Allowed: Three Hours PART (MCQs) PART-I(MCQs): Maximum 30Minutes PART It PART-II Note: (i) Part-ILis to be attempted on the separate Answer Book. (i) Attempt Only Four questions from Part-II. All questions carry Bqualiitar’s (iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will Rot be considered. Q.2_ The rise of religious extremisin and militancy has become a majonchallenge to Pakistan's internal stability and promotion of democracy. Elaborate 20) Q3__ The amicable solution of Siachen glacier andl Sir Geek matitinie boundary disputes might harbinger the settlement of the core issue of, Kashmir bet ween Pakistan and India. Discuss. (20) Q4_— Why Pakistan is desperately seeking) filhf1edg&d Membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization? 20) Q.5__ Discuss the potential challenges Pakistan is facifig in the WTO regime, 20) Q.6 Discuss the various diménsion§ Of Pakistin-US relations in the wake of Pakistan's playing the role as a frontline staté agaist International terrorism. 20) Q.7 How far Indian factoryis responsible for the present state of Pakistan-Afghanistan relations? Analyze. 20) QB Write nOtes on ati Tok the following: 20) (ay) NATO's Ekpatision in Eastem Enrope (by Sara’ (©) Afghtinistan in SAARC (@) Great Game in Central Asia (©) Palestine issueWORLD TIMES. 000: FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POST IN BP.S -17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2009 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPERI (CURRENT AFFAIRS) ‘Time Allowed: Three Hours PART (MCQs) PART-I(MCQs): Maximum 30Minuies PART It PART-II Note: (i) Part-I isto be attempted on the separate Answer Book. (i) Attempt Only Four questions from PartIl. Selecting at least TWO queshons from EACH SECTION. All questions carry EQUAL marks Extra attempt of any question or any part ofthe attempted question Will not be considered. Q2 Why most countries of the Muslim world are devoid of fémberati® govemance? What changes would you recommend to make them modern democratio states? 20) Q3 Dynastic Polities in South Asia has becomela normlfatheRthan « exception what are the merits and demerits of this political arrangement? Analyze and Gomment? 20) QA The strength of Chinese economysi8 perceived as alireat by USA to its dwindling hegemony: ‘What changes at policy level aresrequired by Amerie for harmonious relations with china? (20) Q5__ In the present day turbulent World, thost Wfithe countries in East Asia have been relatively calm and stable in Political &Eeonomiesspheres What reasons would you assign for this success? (20) Q.6 Democracy in Pakistan fits remained an elusive dream. Why it has taken so long to develop a road map and follow ifwith Becessary modification” Explain 20) Q.7 The attacklOn Irag by, USAWas an attempt to control oil resources of the area and redraw the map of Middle East. Having failed in to achieve both objectives, what policy options would be required by USA towards Middle East for peaceful relations? 20) Q.8 Write Short Néx@§ on any two: 20) (a) ComBating corruption in developing countries? (b) Free Market economy and economic melt down (©) Improving Quality of life in Africa (d) Economic Potential of Central AsiaDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COM! COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POST. IN BP.S -17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2010 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER-I (CURRENT AFFAIRS) ‘Time Allowed: Three Hows PART-I(MCQs) PART-I(MCQs): Maximum 30 Minutes PART IL PART-IT Note: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book. (i) Attempt Only Four questions from Part, Selecting, at least TWO) questiols fom EACH SECTION, Al questions caxy EQUAL marks (ii) Extua attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question Will ndt be considered. Q.2 “The troubling issue in Pakistan pestains to an Overbearing Geitre's Stipremacy in the federation ‘and the resulting demand for Provincial autonomy Discuss, 20) Q3 “Pakistan provides the natural link between the SCO sfatws to eGmnect the Eurasian heartland with the Arabian Sea and Sonth Asian”, Substantiate Pakistan's claim for the meinbership of th®\Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in view of the above mentioned statement: 20) QA The issue of central importance about cortuptiondaid accountability in Pakistanis the inerease in corruption despite six decades of elforisto eradicate it. Analyse and comment on the root cause of rampant corruption in the society. 20) QS__ President Obama’s exténded hand of fiendship to China ushers in a new era of realist in Washington, iplomacy Highlight theaiew dimelisions ofUS foreign policy towards People's Republic of China. (20) Q.6 What feaible rheasiines Would you suggest to bridge the existing trist deficit between Pakistan ‘and India for the résunption of stalled process of composite dialogue? 20) Q.7 ~The newAfghan/stratezy of the United States, in fact isa veiled request for their safe exist-. It is a gatible. The price of victory will be high and the price of failure is incalculable”, Analyse and comment? 20) QB Write notes on ANY TWO of the followings: 20) (a) _Libethan Commission Report (hb) Aghaz-e-Hagoog Balochistan Package. (©) Jewish settlements in Palestinian territories. (d) Chinese Aided Development Projects in Pakistan.WORLD TIMES S07: FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION VE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POST. -17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2011 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER-I (CURRENT AFFAIRS) ‘Time Allowed: Three Hours PART-I(MCQs) Maximum Marks = 20 PART-I(MCQs): Maximum 30 Minutes PARTI Maximum Marks = 80 PART-II Note: (i) Part-Iis to be attempted on the separate Answer Book. (i) Attempt Only Four questions from Pastll. Selecting, at least TWO) guettions fom EACH SECTION All questions carry EQUAL marks ii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question Will nat be considered. Q2 What is AFPAK policy; how to manage its implication on Pakistan?) (20) Q3 If India is granted permanent seat in Security/@ouinéll; what ean be the options available to Pakistan to manage the Indian hegemony in South, ASia? 20) Q4 How Pakistan can reduce foreign debt? SuggeWnfechahism in Pakistan economy to handle extemal perspective of Pakistan economy. 20) Q5__ Give recommendations to make SAARC ’an Sffeetive organization at regional level keeping in view success of European Union, 20) Q.6 What can be the stratefes toxeduge dependency of education sector on government funding? (20) Q.7 Give suggestion® 40 miaaze Politiéal instability in Pakistan, 20) Q.8 What is climateschinge inypaet? What are its implications on Pakistan? How to manage climate change potiey dnd practice? 20)DERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COM! COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POST IN BP. -17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2012 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER-I (CURRENT AFFAIRS) ‘Time Allowed: Three Hows PART-I(MCQs) PART-I(MCQs): Maximum 30 Minutes PART IL PART-IT Note: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book. (i) Attempt Only Four questions from Part-lL, Selecting, at least TWO) questiols fom EACH SECTION All questions caxy EQUAL marks (ii) Extua attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question Will not be considered. Q2 Evaluate the significance of water conflict between Indiaand!Palkistan in global perspective of climate change, 20) Q3 Discuss the impact of foreign aid on Pakistaniin post9/IT Beenie. 0) Q4 substantiate Pakistan's role in Common’ Wealth 20) QS How can the energy crisis of Pakistan be Fesolvet2 20) Q.6 Discuss issues in the highendncatidtal sPstellt vis-A-vis 18th amendment in Pakistan. 20) Q.7 How can the corruptio be managedlin Pakistan’? 20) Q.8 Discuss impactof ecohomieldevelopment of China on World Order. (20)WORLD TIMES. 000: FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POST IN B.S -17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2013 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPERI (CURRENT AFFAIRS) ‘Time Allowed: Three Hours PART (MCQs) PART-I(MCQs): Maximum 30Minuies PART It PART-II Note: (i) Part-I isto be attempted on the separate Answer Book. (Gi) Candilate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance withi@, Nésan the Q. Paper (i) Attempt Only Four questions from Part Il, Selecting, at least TWO qitestions from EACH SECTION. All questions carry EQUAL marks Extra attempt of any question or any part ofthe attemplod.questigh willnot be considered. Q2_ Discuss the successes and failures of political parties In|bringing about a meaningful political change in Pakistan, 20) Q.3 Discuss the current socio-political and seéurityssituatiofjin Afghanistan and its implications for the neighbouring counties. 20) Q4 How will “Arab Spring” effect thé political and Seélity environment in the Arab World? (20) Q5 Discuss the importance of Pak-China telatiomis. How does this relationship effect the political and security environment in/South Asia? 20) Q.6 Discuss the causeslof extfmisin and militancy in Pakistani society. Suggest ways and means for the state organsto overeome these problems, (20) Q7 _ Resolutiofi of Kashmir TssH@ between India and Pakistan can bring peace and prosperity in the regions Discuss, 20) Q8 litical evaluate the causes of Energy crisis in Pakistan and its consequences for the economic ‘srowth nd social fabric in the country. 20)WORLD TIMES. 000: FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POST IN B.S -17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2014 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPERI (CURRENT AFFAIRS) ‘Time Allowed: Three Hours PART (MCQs) PART-I(MCQs): Maximum 30 Minutes PART I PART-II Note: (i) Part-I isto be attempted on the separate Answer Book. Q2 Q3 Qa Qs Q6 Q7 Qs i) Attempt Only Four questions from Part-Il, All questions carry FQUAIL maths (iii) Candidate mast write Q, No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q INo in the Q. Paper (iv) No page/Space be left blank between the answers, AL the blaitk page¥of Answer Book must be crossed. Gv) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted quisition Will not be considered, Evaluate the significance of water conflict betweet India and Pakistan in perspective of water ‘management projects in Indian held Kashif, 20) Discuss the impact of AFPAK policy,6a PaksUS #lations. 20) Substantite Pakistan's role in UN pede keeping iiissions eo) Critically appreciate the deGisionsmaRing i@/Pakistan regarding energy crisis in Pakistan, (20) What is character Billing Asses8Nthe factor (character building) in education systems of Pakistan and givesuggestions fr improvement. 20) How can the eorraption elfmifiation be made part of the governance systems of Pakistan? (20) Discus® the strengths GPUSA to implement its economic policies worldwide. (20)FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COM! COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POST IN B.S -17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2013 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPERI (CURRENT AFFAIRS) ‘Time Allowed: Three Hours PART (MCQs) PART-I(MCQs): Maximum 30Minuies PART It PART-II Note: (i) Part-I isto be attempted on the separate Answer Book. Q2 Q3 Qa Qs Q6 Q7 Qs (i) Attempt Only Four questions from Part-I. All questions carry EQUAL maths (ii) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q.INo. ih the Q. Paper (iv) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted alone plate insteact of at different places, (6) No page/Space be loft blank between the answers, AILtNe bile pages of Answer Book must be crossed. (vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of tite atfémpled question will not be considered. Since 1970 every election was accused/F rigkingewhibelectoral reforms you will suggest to improve the electoral system of Pakistan? 20) What is the role of educationfiin character building of a nation? Highlight major pitfalls in Pakistan's education systems: 20) Define the term ‘good! governanée’. What measures the present government should take to improve its performance? 20) Do you believelthar main catse.6F 20 14 floods was Indian ‘water terrorism’ or it was due to awful mismanagement Of water Fesourees in Pakistan? (20) \Whataie the causeSof WAtab Spring”? Identify their impacts on the future politics ofthe region. (20) Do you, abrée that Pakistan's role in Afehan Jihad against Soviet Union was the root-cause of temoristvin Pakistan or itis a reaction of US invasion of Afghanistan after 9/11 and Pakistan's U- turnin Afghan policy? (20) Critically evaluate the counter-terrorism policy of Pakistan and suggest measures to eradicate this evil (20)‘Time Allowed: Three Hours PART-I(MCQs) Maximnsemn Mark SERVICE COM! ‘COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION -2016 FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-1 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER (CURRENT AFFAIRS) =20 PART-I(MCQs): Maximum 20 Minutes PART IL Maxinnumi Marks = 80 PART-IL Note: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book. Q2 Q3 Qa Qs Q6 Qs (i) Attempt Only Four questions from Part-II, All questions cay EQUA Lmarke (ii) Candidate must waite Q, No. in the Answer Book in accordance'withtQ. N@in the Q. Paper. (Gv) AUL the pasts (if any) of cach Question must be attempted al onelplacelinstead of at different places, (v)_ No page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must De crossed. (vi Extra attempt of any question or any part of thelattenipted question will not be considered. Discuss in detail the efficacy of countef ferforismineasate dopted by the government, especially with reference to the National Action Plan, 20) What measures would you suiigesto iimprdyelihe economy of Pakistan particularly in the areas of debt reduction and enhancing expottica pacity? (20) Discuss the possibilities of Progress|rder the recently agreed rubric of comprehensive dialogue between Pakistanand India.In Your opinion what are the major constrains at present? (20) Discuss the gtospect? and'ehallenzes to the construction of “China-Pakistan Economic Consider” How will PEC, betome agame changer for the region? 20) How! do. you Yee rébent developments in the Middle East, particularly with reference deteriorating relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran? What role, if any. Pakistan could play in reducingthe teisions between the two Muslim countries? 20) Examine the emerging strategic competition between China and the US and its impact on global onder. 20) Discuss the adverse impact of climate change on the world and the measures recently adopted by the Paris Conference to address this issue, 20)‘Time Allowed: Three Hours PART-I(MCQs) Maximnsemn Mark COMPETIT FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-1 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER (CURRENT AFFAIRS) =20 PART-I(MCQs): Maximum 30 Minutes PART IL Maxinnumi Marks = 80 PART-IL Note: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book. Q2 Q3 Qa Qs Q6 Q7 Qs (i) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-IL All questions Canyf EQUAL itarks (ii) Candidate must waite Q, No. in the Answer Book in accordance witilQ. N@: in the Q. Paper. (Gv) All the pasts (if any) of cach Question must be attempted al onelplacelinstead of at different places, (v)_ No page/Space be left blank between the answers, All the blank'pages of Answer Book must De crossed. (vi Extra attempt of any question or any part of thelatteniptedi question will not be considered. Highlight the role of National Action Plan (NAP)/in stabilization of internal security of Pakistan. Critically analyze its outcomes. 20) What measures do you suggest fo improve th8 security conditions of Balochistan in respect to, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (GPEC)v€and the role of regional powers to sabotage it? (20) Critically analyze i US-Russia relations in context of ISIS and its impact on the security situation of Middlé Bast 20) Explain the siliene cSntoitys ofthe US rebalancing’ policy and China's assertive policy in South ‘China Sealand latter's disputes with the regional countries. Cntically evaluat. 20) ‘Theidmpact of Burgconing US-India strategic partnership over the security situation of the region anid Indiin Ocean Region. 20) Critically éRinine China's strategic vision behind its ‘One Belt, One Road’ venture. 20) (Analyze the effects of commissioning of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Arihant equipped with nuclear-capable missile called K-4 over the strategic stability of South Asia. ao) (b) —USsindia in August 2016 signed Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) that will reportedly facilitate the two allies to use each other's military facilities to check China's growing influence. Comment (10) (20)‘Time Allowed: Three Hours PART-I(MCQs) Maximnsemn Mark SERVICE COM! COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION -2018 FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-1 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER (CURRENT AFFAIRS) =20 PART-I(MCQs): Maximum 30 Minutes PART IL Maxinnumi Marks = 80 PART-IL Note: (i) Part-ILis to be attempted on the separate Answer Book Q2 Q3 Qa Qs Q6 Q7 Qs (i) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-IL All questions Caray EQUAL Htarks (Gi) Candidate must write Q, No. in the Answer Book in ccordance'witllQ N@rin the Q. Paper. (és) All the part (i any) ofeach Question must be attemptedl atone place inStead of at diferent places, (0) No page/Space be left blank between the answers. AIL he blank ages of Answer Book must be crossed. (vi Extra attempt of any question or any part of thelatteniptedi question will not be considered. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (GPBC)is considered a8 a game-changer. How the CPEC can be helpful to uplift the Pakistan's economy” Discuss. 20) Discuss in detail the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline'tind challenges to it 20) How the United Statesi8 trying @ikeeplit§ dominant position in the Asia-Pacific and what is the China's response to it? (20) Critically analyde the Hewlystablished Islamic Military Alliance and its future implications for the Muslim World? (20) Describ the 2017 Qatar Diplomatic Crisis and its impact on the Middle East. 20) (Cfiticallyexaming the Donald Trump's Policy for South Asia and its implications for Pakistan and the region, (20) What are the opportunities and challenges for Pakistan as one of the new members of the ‘Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)? 20)SERVICE COM! ‘COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION -2019 FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS- UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER (CURRENT AFFAIRS) ‘Time Allowed: Three Hours PART-(MCQs) Maxims Marks = 20 PART-I(MCQs): Maximum 30Minutes PART It Maxienuunt Marks = 80 Q2 Q3 Qa Qs Q6 Q7 Qs Part-I isto be attempted on the separate Answer Book Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-IL ALL questions carry EQUAL mzks Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with QuNo #ibthe®. Paper All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one plage instead of At different places, (8) No page/Space be left blank between the answers, All the blaatk-page¥of Answer Book must bbe crossed. (vi) Exta attempt of any question or any part of the attempted quétion Will st be considered. PARTAL Examine China Strategic Vision behind ‘The Beltand Road Initiative (BR, also known as the ‘One Belt One Road (OBOR). 20) Elaborate the reasons and impacts of Donald rurip’s withdrawal from Climate Change Paris Agreement 2015. 20) What could be the reasons@Femegin@ watéeontlict between Pakistan and Afghanistan? (20) Give a critical evieW oF PakiStgn National Energy Policy 2013-2018. 20) How can the cofruption liminaiién strategy be made part of the governance system of Pakistan? (20) How oa the governidigistructures have the capacity to neutralize threats to internal security of Pakistan’? en DiscusSthe inétrtiments and techniques of ‘Hybrid’ warfare in contest to Pakistan. eo)WORLD TIMES [S03 FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION ‘COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION -2020 FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS- UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER (CURRENT AFFAIRS) ‘Time Allowed: Three Hours PART-(MCQs) Maxims Marks = 20 PART-I(MCQs): Maximum 30Minutes PART It Maxienuunt Marks = 80 Q2 Q3 Qa Qs Q6 Q7 Qs Part-I isto be attempted on the separate Answer Book Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-IL A questions carry EQUAL make Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with QuNo #ibthe®. Paper All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one plage instead oF At different places, (8) No page/Space be left blank between the answers, All the blaatk-page¥of Answer Book must bbe crossed. (vi) Extza attempt of any question or any part of the attempted quéétion Will: not be considered, PARTAL What impact global climate change will have orithe Water resources of Pakistan? How will it affect inter-provincial harmony? (20) ‘Why was Pakistan placed on the ¢Gtey List’ oP Fisianeial Action Task Force (FATF)? What are the implications and what meastifes sfiould Pakistan take to move out ofthis list? 20) Given the volatile lockdown infndiaiO8eupicd Kashmir, what are the viable policy choices available to Pakistan?” What can Pakistan realistically do to ease the sufferings of Kashmiri people? 20) Discuss the stftevio,cOhtoursjof Indo-US evolving partnership and how will it impact Pakistan- US and Pakistan-China‘telations? 0) Strategie Competition if the Indo-Pacific region is increasingly becoming intense. Define the interest®\and rol@of US, China, India, Japan and Australia in the geopolitics of Indo-Paciti region, 20) Discuss in dail the role of OIC, Arab league and GCC in the Middle East crises and conflicts. (20) In view of the evolving global alignments and changing nature of major-power relationships, what isthe future of globalism and multilateralism? Discuss with examples. 20)WORLD TIMES [S03 FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION — 2021 FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN Bi ‘UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL KNOWLEDGE-IT (CURRENT AFFAIRS) ‘Time Allowed: THREE HOURS: PART-I(MCQs) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20 PART-I (MCQs): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES _PART-IL MAXIMUMMARKS = 80 Note: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book. Q2 Q3 Qa Qs Q6 Q7 Qs Qo (i) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL matks (Gi)_All the parts (i any) of each Question must be attempted at one place ébstad oat different places Gv) Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No in tne QoP ape, (6) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blak pages} Answer Book must be crossed. (vi Extra attempt of any question or any part of the quéstioli rill Bobbe considered. PARTAD What will be strategic and political implications of the US withdrawal from the Open Skies ‘Treaty, and how is it impacting the arms control arfanzemenits between the great powers? (20) What are the similarities and difenthees betvcen Nugémmo-Kaharabakh and Kashmir conflicts? (20) Last two decades have seefl the rise"f th8sright as a potent challenge (© the liberal democracies ‘throughout the world, Wht are the GauseSofthis rise and how can states attend this challenge? (20) Most of the majof politital Parties have committed to the creation of the new provinces in Pakistan, Should new provinees,be ¢reated or not, in Pakistan? Elaborate your answer by giving references fromthe ew province debate 20) Some, scholafs tem Afghan Peace Deal as the US Withdrawal Deal. Do you agree Answer the «question while Wiscussing the contours of the Afghan peace process, 20) How iSpmilitirization of Artificial Intelligence and Computing revolutionizing the military affairs? 20) Delineate the ways in which Covid-19 has affected the contours of the contemporary world onder. 20) How the reform movement of Shaikh Ahmad Sithindi influenced the history of Muslim India? (20)