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MOCK EXAM-I for CSS-2024 Name

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE-II
CURRENT AFFAIRS
TIME ALLOWED: (PART-I MCQs) 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS : 20
THREE HOURS (PART-II) 2 HOURS & 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS : 80
NOTE: (i) Attempt PART-I (MCQS) first on the same Question Paper which shall be taken back after
30 minutes.
(ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.

PART-I (MCQS) COMPULSORY

Q.1 Select the best Option/Answer: (20)

1. Along with Saudi Arabia and UAE, which country is investing heavily in alternative
revenues to crude oil and gas:
(a) Bahrain (b) Qatar
(c) Oman (d) None of these

2. The US, Australia and Philippines took part in joint drills in South China Sea. The
exercises are called:
(a) Exercise Talisman Sabree (b) Exercise Keen Sword
(c) Exercise Alon (d) None of these

3. The debate over Birth Right Citizenship in the United States has resurfaced, with Vivek
Ramaswamy advocating for changes to which amendment?
(a) 9th (b) 13th
(c) 14th (d) None of these

4. As part of its 10th anniversary celebrations of the BRI, China has introduced several new
projects under the platform called:
(a) Silk Roadster (b) Silk Initiative
(c) Silk Connectivity (d) None of these

5. Which nation is building the biggest neutrino-detecting telescope in the world called
“Trident”?
(a) USA (b) China
(c) Russia (d) None of these

6. How many memorandums of understanding were signed during interim PM Anwar ul Haq
Kakar’s visit to China?
(a) 25 (b) 15
(c) 20 (d) None of these

7. Ministers from the world's 46 Least Developed Countries (LDCs) issued a joint on Climate
Change outlining their expectations and priorities for COP 28.
(a) Liverpool Declaration (b) Dakar Declaration
(c) Rio Declaration (d) None of these

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8. On 17 July 2023, which country announced its decision to end the Black Sea Grain
Initiative. What was exported through the Black Sea Grain Initiative?
(a) Turkey (b) USA
(c) Ukraine (d) None of these

9. Who is the current Ambassador and Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Pakistan?
(a) David Thomson (b) Donald Blome
(c) Dr Riina Kionka (d) None of these
10. Recently Pakistan officially applied to join which organisation?
(a) European Union (b) BRICS
(c) WHO (d) None of these
11. Which of these is the most advanced sub marine in US Navy?
(a) Los Angeles Class (b) New Jersey Class
(c) Utah Class (d) Red Neck Class
12. The National Assembly of Pakistan passed the Contempt of Majlis-i-Shoora (Parliament)
Bill, 2023 on:
(a) May 15 (b) June 15
(c) July 15 (d) None of these
13. Allied Air Forces began the largest deployment exercise in NATO’s history on Monday (12
June 2023). Name of exercise is:
(a) Air Defender (b) Air Fighter
(c) Whirlpool (d) None of these
14. The Ukrainian Parliament approved a sanctions package against which Muslim country:
(a) Saudi Arabia (b) Iraq
(c) Palestine (d) None of these
15. Which Pakistani is among 100 most influential people of 2023 by Time Magazine?
(a) Sherry Rehman (b) Hina Rabani Khar
(c) Nigar Johar (d) None of these
16. Which country has been recently removed from the EU’s High Risk Third Countries list?
(a) Egypt (b) Syria
(c) Turkey (d) None of these
17. Angkor Wat, a majestic temple complex, has been bestowed with the unofficial title of the
Eighth Wonder of the World, is located in:
(a) Argentina (b) Cambodia
(c) India (d) None of these
18. Which country in South Asia has become the first to allow same sex marriage:
(a) Bhutan (b) Nepal
(c) India (d) None of these
19. Caretaker Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Azam Khan died at the age of:
(a) 83 (b) 85
(c) 89 (d) None of these
20. Christopher Luxan is the new PM of which country?
(a) Sweden (b) New Zealand
(c) Norway (d) None of these

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 Roll No MOCK EXAM-I for CSS-2024 Name

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE-II
CURRENT AFFAIRS
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS): MAXIMUM MARKS = 20
PART-I (MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q.No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q.No. in the Q. Paper.
(v) No. Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be
crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II

Q.2 The war in Palestine has shown the hypocrisy of the world. Even after magnanimous protests,
US has shown unwavering support for the state of Israel. Why Tel Aviv is so important for
Washington and how can boycott of Israeli products sway the stance of Israel? (20)

Q.3 “US does not want to defeat Russian forces in Ukraine rather they just want to sufficiently harm
the Russian coffers so that it may not escalate into a nuclear quagmire”. Agree or disagree. (20)

Q.4 How might Pakistan strategically leverage the evolving dynamics in the Saudi -Iran Relationship
to enhance its foreign policy objectives and regional influence"? (20)

Q.5 Given the current food security challenges in Pakistan; how might the country modernize its
agricultural practices to not only address these concerns but also meet the rising demand for food
effectively? (20)

Q.6 What are the potential impacts, both humanitarian and geopolitical, of Pakistan's decision to
repatriate Afghan refugees, and how this might influence the regional dynamics in South Asia? (20)

Q.7 How can Pakistan implement effective economic strategies to lessen dependence on the IMF,
focusing on measures such as improving domestic revenue, fostering exports, and ensuring fiscal
responsibility? (20)

Q.8 No one can deny that India took great strides in 2023 in the realm of foreign policy. Behind all
this commotion sits the ever-ready Foreign Minister of India waving an intricate web of foreign
relations. Explain the Jaishankar Doctrine and its various facets which has allowed India to assert
itself as a big power. (20)

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