1.

1988 noble peace prize has been awarded to:

a.Diego Cordovez
b.Anwar Sadat
c.United Nations
2.Dan Quayle is:
a.Mexican footballer
b.American Politician
c.Prime Minister of Brazil
3.Gen. Augusto Pinochet is:
a.Leader of Contrast in Nicaragua
b.Military Dictator of el-Salvador
c.President of Chile
4.Robert Mugabe is:
a.President of Zimbabwe
b.President of Kenya
c.Prime Minister of Angola
5.Sakharov is:
a.Anti-Soviet Polish Leader
b.Secretary General of the Hungarian Communist Party
c.Soviet Nuclear Scientist
6.The last day of the Quaid-e-Azam was written by:
a.M. A. H. Isphani
b.Fatima Jinnah
c.Col. Illahi Bukhsh (probably, iam not sure)
7.The new Olympic Champion in Hockey is:
a.Australia
b.West Germany
c.England (during the year 1988)
8.The process of European integration is scheduled to be completed by:
a.1990
b.1992
c.1994
(Do you have any idea about that? Wild guess is option c)
9.The Bofors Scandal occurred in:
a.Italy
b.India
c.Japan
10.The Black Sea and the Mediterranean are connected by:
a.Shattal Arab
b.Dardanelles
c.Strait of Gibraltar
CSS-1989

1.Which country makes the Entac Missiles:

a.U.S.A.
b.England
c.France
d.U.S.S.R.
2.How many Radio Stations are in Pakistan:
a.Twelve
b.Sixteen
c.Twenty (probably, I don’t know how many were there in 1989)
d.Twenty five
3.What is Cathay Pacific:
a.Island
b.Revolutionary leader
c.Air line
d.Newspaper
4.President of U.S.A. is:
a.George Hubert Norman Bush
b.George Hurbert Walker Bush
c.George Thomas Ross Bush
d.George Paul James Bush
5.The ‘Great Leap Forward’ was:
a.American Policy towards Latin America
b.Chinese Economic Programme
c.Russian Diplomatic move
d.Cuban Military Strategy
6.What is the actual name of F-16:
a.Fighting Falcon
b.Atomic Bomber
c.Concord
d.Jumbo Jet
7.“Daughter of the East” is an autobiography of:
a.Fatima Jinnah
b.Nusrat Bhutto
c.Rana Liaquat Ali
d.Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto
8.The Headquarters of Asian Development Bank is in:
a.Tokyo
b.Bangkok
c.Manila
d.Jakarta
9.Pakistan left CENTO in:
a.1971
b.1975
c.1979 (when it was dissolved)
d.1981
10.Gorbachev’s Peredyshka is:
a.Free Trade
b.Breathing space (I think, please comment)
c.Terrorist Movement
d.Non-Alignment
11.Premadasa is:
a.President of Chile
b.European Comedian
c.Terrorist Movement
d.President Sri Lanka
12.Sunsuke Uno is:
a.Maker of Micro-Computers
b.Prime Minister of Singapore
c.Chinese Town
d.Prime Minister of Japan
13.India launched its first Missile with the name of:
a.Indira
b.Verma
c.Agni
d.Monica
14.Who has been named as the first recipient of Gaddafi International Prize for Human
Rights:
a.Hosni Mubarak
b.Nelson Mandela
c.Rajiv Gandhi
d.Mrs. Margaret Thatcher
15.Literacy rate in Pakistan is:
a.15%
b.20%
c.30% (probably, I am not sure)
d.50%
16.How many people were stampeded in Football Match at Sheffield Hill Borough Stadium:
a.38
b.67
c.95
d.110
17.Venezuela President is:
a.Paul Alfonsin
b.Daniel Ortega
c.Carlos Andrez Perez
d.Augusto Pinochet
18.Jabar-bin-Hayyan was a:
a.Mathematician
b.Astronomer
c.Chemist
d.Philosopher
(actually he was an astronomer and philosopher as well, but more famous for
chemistry, so does that mean all the 3 are correct options but option C is more
suitable.)
19.Battle of Ohad was fought in:
a.625 A.D.
b.626 A.D.
c.628 A.D.
d.629 A.D.
20.How many times has Martina Navtatilova won the Wimbledon title:
a.Six times
b.Eight times
c.Nine times
d.Eleven times (counting both singles and doubles titles won)

2005
1.The world’s oldest International Human Rights Organization is:
a.Amnesty International
b.Freedom House
c.Anti Slavery (probably, its older then the other two)
d.None of these
2.The constitution of European Union has not been ratified by:
a.Italy
b.Netherlands
c.France
d.None of these
3.After United States, the largest contributor in the United Nations Budget is:
a.Germany
b.France
c.U.K.
d.None of these (Japan is and was in 2005 as well)
4.“Ariana” is an Airlines of:
a.Australia
b.Egypt
c.Iran
d.None of these
5.What percentage Pakistan produces electricity from thermal source:
a.30%
b.50%
c.70%
d.None of these (I don’t know about that, today Pakistan produces 65% electricity
from thermal source, how much she was producing from thermal source in
2005????)
6.China’s fastest growing economy is facing a major challenge of:
a.Population Explosion (not sure, major problem facing Chinese economy, as I
found on the internet, was income inequalities, so I related it with population)
b.Shortage of Energy
c.Challenges of WTO regime
d.None of these
7.U.S. president George Bush has created Millennium Challenge Account to:
a.Improve national security network
b.Provide financial aid to Iraq and Afghanistan
c.Help poor countries pursuing democratic ideals
d.None of these
8.38th parallel is a boundary line between:
a.Canada and America
b.North and South Vietnam
c.Greek and Turkish Port of Cyprus
d.None of these (its boundary line between North and South Koreas)
9.In which month does the U.N. General Assembly usually meet every year:
a.January
b.March
c.September
d.None of these
10.Pakistan has recently been given observer status in:
a.Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
b.Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
c.Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
d.None of these
11.The project to reduce water logging and salinity area in Pakistan has been financially
supported by:
a.World Bank
b.IMF
c.Asian Development Bank
d.None of these
(I don’t really know, and cant find it either, wild guess is option ‘c’)
12.Pakistan and U.S. Navies recently conducted Joint exercises in the Arabian Sea by the
name:
a.Optimum Impact
b.Diver’s Move
c.Inspired Union
d.None of these
13.Which of the following Internet Search Engines will introduce the World’s Biggest digital
Library:
a.Yahoo
b.Google
c.Gigablast
d.None of these
14.The recently appointed United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Antonio
Guterres is the former Prime Minister of:
a.Denmark
b.Romania
c.Canada
d.None of these (he was prime minister of Portugal)
15.When a country grants another country MFN (Most Favored Nations) status in mutual
trade, it implies:
a.Providing same trade concessions as are being given to other countries without
any discrimination
b.Trade will be through exchange of Commodities rather than foreign exchanges
c.Imports and Exports payments will be in local currencies only
d.None of these
16.The programme “United Nations Millennium Development Goals” is focusing on:
a.Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
b.Achieve Universal Primary education
c.Promote gender equality and empower women
d.All of these
17.The largest Agency of FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas) by area is:
a.North Waziristan
b.South Waziristan
c.Khyber Agency
d.None of these
18.Reuter’ is the news agency of:
a.USA
b.Germany
c.UK
d.None of these
19.SAARC Human Resource Development Center is located at:
a.Delhi
b.Colombo
c.Karachi
d.None of these (it is in Islamabad)
20.Under “Vision 2025” WAPDA will construct SATPARA Dam on Indus river in:
a.Balochistan
b.NWFP
c.Northern Areas
d.None of these

2006
1.How many medals were won by Pakistan in the 18th Commonwealth games:
a.3
b.5
c.7
d.None of these
2.The currency of China is:
a.Rouble
b.Yen
c.Yuan
d.None of these
3.In the absence of President, who becomes the acting President of Pakistan:
a.Speaker of the National Assembly
b.Chairman of the Senate
c.Chief Justice of Pakistan
d.None of these
(Please discuss option‘d’ as selectable as it depends upon who the President
appoints as Acting President; the obvious choice is option ‘b’ of course)
4.Han Myung has become the First Woman Prime Minister of:
a.South Korea
b.North Korea
c.Vietnam
d.None of these
5.Zalmay Khalil is the US ambassador to:
a.Iraq
b.Syria
c.Lebanon
d.None of these
6.H5N1 is the name of a:
a.Medicine
b.Vaccine
c.Virus
d.None of these
7.Biman is the Airline of:
a.Sri Lanka
b.Nepal
c.Bangladesh
d.None of these
8.Which country’s border with Pakistan is called Durand Line:
a.Iran
b.Afghanistan
c.India
d.None of these
9.Xinhua is the news agency of:
a.China
b.Russia
c.North Korea
d.None of these
10.The Headquarters of the UN Security Council is located at:
a.Washington
b.Paris
c.New York
d.None of these
11.Who is the governor of the State Bank of Pakistan
a.Dr. Shamshad Akhtar (in 2006)
b.Dr. Ishrat Hussain
c.Sulman Shah
d.None of these
12.Nobel prize for the year 2005 was awarded to M. Elbardei together with:
a.United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
b.International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
c.World Health Organization (WHO)
d.None of these
13.Who is the United States, assistant secretary of state for South Asian and Central Asian
affairs:
a.Riyan C. Crooker
b.Nancy Powell
c.Richard A. Boucher
d.None of these
14.What was the magnitude of the Earthquake that shook northern Pakistan and Azad
Kashmir on October 8, 2005:
a.5.7
b.7.5
c.7.7
d.None of these (correct is 7.6)
15.Rafiq Bahauddin al Hariri had been the Prime Minister of:
a.Libya
b.Lebanon
c.Syria
d.None of these
16.Angela Merkel is:
a.President of France
b.First Lady of Britain
c.Chancellor of Germany
d.None of these
17.Fourth Estate applied to:
a.Executive
b.Secret Agency
c.Press
d.None of these
18.The “Spirit of Islam” author is:
a.Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
b.Syed Amir Ali
c.Allama Iqbal
d.None of these
19.The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Standing Committee had
agreed in principle to grant an observer status to:
a.China and Japan (not sure)
b.Britain and France
c.United States and South Korea
d.None of these
20.George Washington was the First President of USA. Who is the incumbent Vice President
of America:
a.Georgen Bush
b.Gerlad Ford
c.Dick Cheney (in 2006)
d.None of these
2007
1.Petronas towers are located in:
a.Singapore
b.Chicago
c.Kuala Lumpur
d.None of these
2.Name of the present UN Secretary General is:
a.Kofi Annan
b.Bon Ki Moon
c.Batrus Ghali
d.None of these
3.The length of common border between India and Pakistan is:
a.900 miles
b.1000 miles
c.1100 miles
d.None of these (its 1809 miles)
4. SAARC conference was held in 2004 at:
a.Islamabad
b.Kathmandu
c.Colombo
d.None of these
5.China became the member of World Trade Organization in:
a.1998
b.2002
c.2004
d.None of these (China officially became member of WTO on 11-12-2001)
6.The number of players in each team of basketball game is:
a.5
b.7
c.9
d.None of these
7.Which is the largest Surah of the Holy Quran:
a.Surah Al-Imran
b.Surah Al-Baqarah
c.Surah Yaseen
d.None of these
8.The Olympic games in 2004 were held in:
a.Athens
b.Sydney
c.California
d.None of these
9.How many members the National Security Council (Pakistan) has:
a.11
b.13
c.15
d.None of these
10.Nobel Peace Prize for the year 2006 was awarded to:
a.Dr. Mahatir Mohammad
b.Dr. Mohammad Yunus
c.Dr. Abdul Kalam
d.None of these
11.Denzil Washington is renowned as:
a.USA army general
b.British Naval Commander
c.Hollywood Actor
d.None of these
12.The number of OIC member states is:
a.55
b.57
c.59
d.None of these
13.Mahbub-ul-Haq Human Development Center is located at:
a.Karachi
b.Lahore
c.Islamabad
d.None of these
14.Hugo Chaves is the president of:
a.Venezuela
b.Brazil
c.Bolivia
d.None of these
15.What is the name of the only Pakistani who won a Nobel Prize:
a.Dr. Ashfaq Ahmed
b.Dr. Abdus-Salam
c.Dr. Abdul Qadeer
d.None of these
16.Maple leaf is the National emblem of:
a.Germany
b.China
c.Canada
d.None of these
17.Name of Bangladesh Parliament is:
a.People National Assembly
b.Majlis-i-Shoora
c.Jatia Sangsad
d.None of these
18.India has constructed ‘Baglihar Dam’ in occupied Kashmir’s district of:
a.Udhumpur
b.Doda
c.Jammu
d.None of these
19.‘Hamas’ was founded by:
a.Yasser Arafat
b.Ismail Haniye
c.Khalid Meshaal
d.None of these (it was founded by Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, Abdel Aziz al-Rantissi
and Mohammad Taha)
20.Which of the following regions of Balochistan will be irrigated through Kachi Canal
Project:
a.Quetta
b.Zhob
c.Nasirabad
d.None of these

2008
1.Transparency International is based in:
a.New York
b.London
c.Berlin
d.None of these
2.The largest source of electricity generation in Pakistan comes through:
a.Thermal
b.Hydel
c.Coal
d.None of these
3.Pakistan’s largest export partner is:
a.Saudi Arabia
b.America
c.Japan
d.None of these
4.India is constructing Kishanganda Dam in:
a.Jammu
b.Sri Nagar
c.Baramula
d.None of these
5.WAFA is the news agency of:
a.Syria
b.Jordan
c.Egypt
d.None of these (it is the news agency of Palestine)
6.Former US Vice-President Al Gore has won Nobel Peace Prize 2007 for his campaign
against:
a.Child Labour
b.Human Rights Violations
c.Global Warming
d.None of these
7.May 3, each year is Internationally observed as:
a.World Environment Day
b.Human Rights Day
c.Global Warming
d.None of these (its knows globally as World Press Freedom Day)
8.The world’s largest producer of uranium is:
a.Australia
b.Canada
c.South Africa
d.None of these
9.The district of the country having lowest population density is:
a.Khuzdar
b.Kalat
c.Kharan (with a population density of only 4 ppl/km2, Awaran and Chagai share
the same with Kharan.)
d.None of these
10.Qantas is an airlines of:
a.USA
b.Australia
c.Singapore
d.None of these
11.The first Muslim Nobel Laureate was:
a.Anwar Sadaat of Egypt
b.Yasser Arafat of Palestine
c.Abdul Salam of Pakistan
d.None of these
12.Darfur conflict is in:
a.Somalia
b.Sudan
c.Liberia
d.None of these
13.Parachinar is the main town of:
a.Khyber Agency
b.North Waziristan
c.South Waziristan
d.None of these (it’s capital town of Kurram agency)
14.One US barrel is equal to:
a.20 litres
b.30 litres
c.50 litres
d.None of these (its equivalent to 159 litres)
15.Ringgit is the currency unit of:
a.Singapore
b.Philippines
c.Malaysia
d.None of these
16.Pakistan is the Chairman of:
a.Non-Aligned movement
b.SAARC
c.Group of 77
d.None of these
17.The first President of America who made an official visit to Pakistan was:
a.Richard Nixon
b.Dwight D. Eisenhower
c.Lyndon B. Johnson
d.None of these
18.The ‘Aid to Pakistan Consortium’ meets every year in:
a.London
b.New York
c.Paris
d.None of these
19.General Michael Hayden is the:
a.President of Chile
b.Defense Secretary of United States
c.Commander NATO’s forces in Afghanistan
d.None of these (he was director of the CIA)
20.Which of the following International Organizations has no formal structure and
secretariat:
a.Green Peace
b.D-8
c.G-8
d.None of these

2009
1.Who is Nicolas Sarkozy:
a.German Chancellor
b.Canadian President
c.French President
d.President of Georgia
2.What position Hu Jantao holds:
a.General Secretary of Communist Party
b.President of the Country
c.Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
d.None of these
3.Who is the president of World Bank:
a.Robert Brace Zoellick
b.Robert Bruce Gate
c.Robert Bruce Lohaf
d.Bill Gates
4.Where is the headquarter of the Amnesty International located:
a.Geneva
b.London
c.Paris
d.New York
5.Asian Development Bank (ADB) was established in:
a.1964
b.1966
c.1968
d.None of these
6.Who were the three statesmen who formulated Non-Aligned Movement (NAM):
a.Gandhi, Nasser, Tito
b.Nehru, Nasser, Tito
c.Chou-en-Lai, Bhutto, Nehru
d.Soe Karno, Nasser, Tito
7.The permanent Secretariat of SAARC is established at:
a.Khatmandu
b.Dhaka
c.Dehli
d.Islamabad
8.Who was the founder of HAMAS in 1987:
a.Sheikh Ahmed Yasin
b.Yasser Arafat
c.Abu Nidal
d.None of these
9.How many official working languages are recognized by UNO:
a.8
b.6
c.4
d.None of these
10.In which month does the UN General Assembly usually meet every year:
a.August
b.September
c.October
d.None of these
11.Which of the following countries have the power of veto in the General Assembly of UNO:
a.USA
b.Russia
c.China
d.All of these
12.The term of office of a judge of the International Court of Justice is:
a.5 years
b.7 years
c.9 years
d.None of these
13.Alliance among India, Germany, Japan and Brazil to support each other’s bid for
permanent seat on UN Security Council is called:
a.Alliance 4
b.G 4
c.Big 4
d.None of these
14.The Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline is also known as:
a.Friendly Pipeline
b.Peace Pipeline
c.Great pipeline
d.None of these
15.The first parliamentary elections in Afghanistan were held in:
a.2004
b.2005
c.2006
d.None of these (it was held in 1965 for the first time, please consider reviewing)
16.Which is the National Flower of Pakistan:
a.Tulip
b.Rose
c.Jasmine
d.None of these
17.After ‘Pushtuns’, the largest ethnic group in Afghanistan is:
a.Uzbeks
b.Hazaras
c.Tajiks
d.None of these
18.The capital of Argentina is:
a.Columbia
b.Barcelona
c.Buenos Aires
d.Peru
19.Which is the largest country in Africa:
a.Sudan
b.Nigeria
c.Libya
d.None of these
20.Name the currency of Sri Lanka:
a.Rupiyah
b.Lek
c.Ringgit
d.None of these
2010
1) Which of the following countries is the world’s largest emitter of Carbon Dioxide in the
atmosphere?
a) China b) America c) Russia d) India
2) Who is Stanley McChrystal?
a) Commander US forces in Afghanistan b) Head of the US Central Command (CENTCOM)
c) NATO Commander in Afghanistan d) None of these
3) The headquarters of Green Peace International is located at:
a) Vancouver b) Amsterdam c) London d) Paris
4) The oldeest internet search engine among the following is:

a) Google b) MSN Search c)

Yahoo d) Ask.com
5) The power generating capacity of Diamer-Basha Dam would be:
a) 3450 MW b) 3800 MW c) 4500 MW d) None of these
6) ANTARA is the news agency of:
a) Indonesia b) Malaysia c) Turkey d) None of the these
7) The largest opium producer province in Afghanistan is:
a) Helmand b) Nangarhar c) Badakhshan d) None of these
8) Silk Air is an airline of:
a) Sri Lanka b) Switzerland c) Singapore d) China
9) Channel Tunnel is an under sea rail tunnel linking:
a) England and Ireland b) England and France c) France and Germany d) None of these.
10) The Strait of Malacca is the main shipping channel between the India Ocean and:
a) The North Pacific Ocean b) South Pacific Ocean c) South Atlantic Ocean d) None of these
11) The recently published book ” Between Dreams and Realities” is written by:
a) Shamshad Ahmad Khan b) Gohar Ayub c) Sahibzada Yakoob Ali Khan d) None of these ( by
Sirtaj Aziz)
12) The largest Agency of FATA by population is:
a) Bajaur Agency b) North Wazirstan c) South Waziristan d) None of these
13) Which of the following categories of Nobel Prise was established in 1968?
a) Medicine b) Literature c) Economics d) None of these
14) Total cultivable Land of Pakistan is approximately:
a) 80 million hectares b) 120 million hectares c) 150 million hectares d) None of these.
15) Who is Francois Fillon?
a) Prime Minister of Italy b) President of Germany c) Foreign Minister of France d) None of
these (He was Prime Minister of France)
16) The largest island in Indian Ocean is:
a) Sri Lanka b) Sumatra c) Madagascar d) None
17) 3 May is observed Internationally as:
a) Environment Day b) Population Day c) Press Freedom Day d) None of these
18) 2016 Summer Olympics will be held at:
a) Sydney b) Madrid c) Chicago d) Rio de Janerio
19) Kyat is the currency of:
a) Nepal b) Myanmar c) Bhutan d) None
20 Environment Treaty Kyoto Protocol will be expired in:
a) 2012 b) 2014 c) 2015 d) None of these.

Current Affairs MCQs 2013

Malala Yousafzai selected for which International Award for this year?
A.Prestigious Global leadership Award
B.Nobel Peace Prize Award
C.National Peace Award
D.None of these
Answer is = A

How many new districts created in the Baluchistan Province?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer is = A
Which are the names of newly districts of Baluchistan Province?
A. Bolan
B. Kalat
C. Sohbatpur and Lehri
D. None of these
Answer is = C

Which Civil Award of Pakistan conferred to Chinese Prime Minister by President Asif Ali Zardari on strengthens
Pak & China friendship?
A. Nishan –e – Pakistan
B. Nishan –e- Haider
C. Taghma Jurat
D. None of these
Answer is = A

On which date Nawaz Sharif was nominated for the post of Prime Minister by Pakistan Muslim league N?
A. 25 May 2013
B. 26 May 2013
C. 27 May 2013
D. 28 May 2013
Answer is = B

Who was elected as 16th Speaker of Sindh Assembly?

A. Agha Siraj Durrani
B. Nisar Ahmad Khoro
C. Nawaz Mirza
D. None of these
Answer is = A

Who was elected as Deputy Speaker of Sindh Assembly?

A. Syeda Shehla Raza
B. Abdul Razaq khan
C. Nawaz khoro
D. None of these
Answer is = A

Who was elected as Speaker of Kyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly?

A. Imtiaz shahid
B. Asad Qaisar
C. Arshad khan
D. None of these
Answer is = B
Who elected as deputy speaker of KPK?
A. Imtiaz shahid
B. Asad Qaisar
C. Arshad khan
D. None of these
Answer is = A

How much the total turnout in the General Election 2013?

A. 54%
B. 55%
C. 55.83%
D. 66%
Answer is = C

How many total district of the Baluchistan Province including two newly created districts?
A. 30
B. 32
C. 34
D. 35
Answer is = B

When 5th General Election of Pakistan was held?

A. 11 May 2013
B. 12 May 2013
C. 13 May 2013
D. 14 May 2013
Answer is = A

Who was the newly head of Islamic Hamas Movement?

A. Khaled meshaal
B. Ismail
C. Ahmed yaseen
D. Amr Mosa
Answer is = A

India has test fired its nuclear capable strategic ballistic missile from based in Odisha
A. Agni II
B. Agni IV
C. Prathvi III
D. Prathvi II
Answer is = A

Fresh Terrorist attack on US soil in Boston Marathon was taken place on?
A. April 9, 2013
B. April 15, 2013
C. April 18, 2013
D. April 19, 2013
Answer is = B

Capital Punishment is broadly root out around the world except India, Japan, Pakistan and?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Egypt
C. Gambia
D. Jordon
Answer is =C

For which date Malaysian premier was dissolved Parliament for General Election? A. April 03, 2013
B. April 05, 2013
C. April 10, 2013
D. April 11, 2013
Answer is = A

The United Nation General Assembly has passed first ever regulating treaty about ________to bring
transparency and protection of human rights to the often murky industry.
A. Nuclear Arsenal
B. Smuggle Good
C. Conventional Weapons Trade
D. Child Protection Rights
Answer is = C

Which player became the Pakistan eight batsman’s overall to score 1000 runs in twenty 20 cricket?
A. Muhammad Hafeez
B. Umar Akmal
C. Shahid Afridi
D. Misbah ul Haq
Answer is = A

Who won the Qatar Open 2013 in flame Category ?

A. Victoria Azareuka
B. Serena Williams
C. Both
D. None
Answer is = A

1) The first constructed barrage of Pakistan is

a) Jinnah barrage
b) Sukkur barrage
c) Tunssa barrage
d) none of these2) Where was jesus christ born?
A) iraq
b) jerusalem
c) mecca
d) none of these
3) RAW is an abbreviation of
a) radical army wing
b) research and warning
c) research and analysis wing
d) none of these

4) Who was the first viceroy of india?

A) lord ripon
b) lord canning
c) lord curzon
d) none of these

5) according to roussean legitimate political authority is based on

a) slavery
b) force
c) social conduct
d) none of these

6) east india company was established in

a) 1603
b) 1602
c) 1600
d) none of these

7) british government sold kashmir to gulab sing in

a) 1846
b) 1845
c) 1843
d) none of these

8) gymmanphobia is the fear of

a) nudity
b) gyms
c) hotels
d) none of these

9) mac moban is the border between

a) india and china
b) india and nepal
c) india an bangladesh
d) none of these

10) places experincing equal impact of an earthquake are called

a) snowlines
b) seismic belts
c) seismic lines
d) none of these

11) which is the deepest ocean in the world

a) arctic
b) atlantic
c) pacific
d) none of these

12) largest airport of the world is

a) newyork airport
b) frankfurt airport
c) dubai airport
d) none of these

13) “wafa” news agency belongs to

a) palestine
b) jordan
c) syria
d) none of these

14) “fbi” of america was established in

a) 1901
b) 1902
c) 1903
d) none of these(1908)

15) who was the founder of republican party of usa

a) alexander hamiltion
b) franklin roosevelt
c) george washington
d) none of these

16) who was the first chief minister of baluchistan from may 1972 to february 1973?
A) sher bux murree
b) sardar attaullah mengal
c) nawab akbar bugti
d) none of these
17) who was the first muslim chief of air staff of pakistan?
A) air marshal asghar khan
b) air marshal noor khan
c) air marshal feroz khan
d) none of these

18) which country is the biggest producer of uranium in the world?

A) france
b) south africa
c) canda
d) none of these

19) in pakistan the first martial law was imposed on

a) august 1956
b) september 1956
c) october 1956
d) none of these

 Current Affairs Mcqs for PCS Exam

 1) The first constructed barrage of Pakistan is
 a) Jinnah barrage
 b) Sukkur barrage
 c) Tunssa barrage
 d) none of these
 2) Where was jesus christ born?
 A) iraq
 b) jerusalem
 c) mecca
 d) none of these
 3) RAW is an abbreviation of
 a) radical army wing
 b) research and warning
 c) research and analysis wing
 d) none of these
 4) Who was the first viceroy of india?
 A) lord ripon
 b) lord canning
 c) lord curzon
 d) none of these
 5) according to roussean legitimate political authority is based on
 a) slavery
 b) force
 c) social conduct
 d) none of these
 6) east india company was established in
 a) 1603
 b) 1602
 c) 1600
 d) none of these
 7) british government sold kashmir to gulab sing in
 a) 1846
 b) 1845
 c) 1843
 d) none of these
 8) gymmanphobia is the fear of
 a) nudity
 b) gyms
 c) hotels
 d) none of these
 9) mac moban is the border between
 a) india and china
 b) india and nepal
 c) india an bangladesh
 d) none of these
 10) places experincing equal impact of an earthquake are called
 a) snowlines
 b) seismic belts
 c) seismic lines
 d) none of these
 11) which is the deepest ocean in the world
 a) arctic
 b) atlantic
 c) pacific
 d) none of these
 12) largest airport of the world is
 a) newyork airport
 b) frankfurt airport
 c) dubai airport
 d) none of these
 13) “wafa” news agency belongs to
 a) palestine
 b) jordan
 c) syria
 d) none of these
 14) “fbi” of america was established in
 a) 1901
 b) 1902
 c) 1903
 d) none of these(1908)
 15) who was the founder of republican party of usa
 a) alexander hamiltion
 b) franklin roosevelt
 c) george washington
 d) none of these
 16) who was the first chief minister of baluchistan from may 1972 to february 1973?
 A) sher bux murree
 b) sardar attaullah mengal
 c) nawab akbar bugti
 d) none of these
 17) who was the first muslim chief of air staff of pakistan?
 A) air marshal asghar khan
 b) air marshal noor khan
 c) air marshal feroz khan
 d) none of these
 18) which country is the biggest producer of uranium in the world?
 A) france
 b) south africa
 c) canda
 d) none of these
 19) in pakistan the first martial law was imposed on
 a) august 1956
 b) september 1956
 c) october 1956
 d) none of these
 5 August 2013
 • US temporarily closed diplomatic missions after intercepting al Qaeda threats.
 • Zimbabwe parliamentary election 2013: Zanu-PF, the party of Robert Mugabe declared winner.
 • China blocked import of milk powder from New Zealand.
 • Hassan Rouhani sworn in as the new president of Iran.
 6 August 2013
 • Colombo South Harbour declared open by Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse.
 • Konkan Railway to scrap Skybus project.
 • Supreme Court rejected Abu Salem’s plea for quashing all proceedings against him.
 • Former Turkish army chief among 19 people handed life term for coup plot.
 7 August 2013
 • Japan unveiled its biggest warship called Izumo.
 8 August 2013
 • India announced 150 thousand Dollar assistance to Afghan
 bomb attack victims.
 • Japan pledged huge spending cuts amounting to 83 Billion US Dollars.
 9 August 2013
 • Royal Yacht Squadron Club lifted its 200-year ban on women members.
 • US Presidential Medal of Freedom to be conferred on Bill Clinton & Oprah Winfrey.
 • International Day of the World’s Indigenous People observed on 9 August.
 10 August 2013
 • IEA warned that oil supplies from OPEC may decline.
 • Sri Lankan President felicitated tribal community, the Veddas on World Indigenous PeoplesDay.
 11 August 2013
 • One lakh people applied to go on one way trip to Mars under Mars One Project

 Q. Name the first ever indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier launched by India on
 12 August 2013?
 Ans. INS Vikrant
 Q. Name the indigenously-developed nuclear-capable surface-to-surface missile successfully test-fired by India
on 12 August 2013? Ans. Prithvi

 Q. Name the Wimbled
 on 2013 Women’s Singles winner who announced her retirement from Lawn Tennis on 14 August 2013? Ans.
Marion Bartoli
 Q. Name the Indian submarine which sank with 18 crewmen after explosion on 14 August
 2013 at the high-security naval dockyard in Mumbai? Ans. INS Sindhurakshak
 .
 .
 Q. Who won the 100 metre sprint title at the 14th IAAF World Championships 2013 held in
 Moscow on 11 August 2013? Ans. Usain Bolt

 Q. Who won Women’s Rogers Cup 2013? Ans. Serena Williams
 Q. Who won Men’s Singles Title in Rogers Cup 2013? Ans. Rafael Nadal
 .
 Q. Name the Egypt’s Vice President who resigned in protest over the attacks on pro
 Mohamed Morsi supporters in Cairo on 14 August 2013?Ans. Mohamed Elbaradei
 Q. Who won Mali’s Presidential elections on 12 August 2013?
 Ans. Ibrahim Boubacar Keita
 Q. Who won the Gold medal in Women’s pole vault final at World Athletic Championship
 in Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia?
 Ans. Isinbayeva
 Q. International Youth Day was observed on 12th August. What was the theme of the day
 this year?
 Ans. Youth Migration: Moving Development Forward.
 Q. Which country has declared one month emergency following political violence
 occupied by supporters of ousted President Mohammed
 Morsi?
 Ans. Egypt
 Q. Name the oldest penguin of the world which turned 36
 years old on 12 August 2013?
 Ans. King Penguin Missy
 Q. Mars one in the first week of August 2013 announced that more than ………… lakh people
 have applied for a one-way trip the Mars (the red planet)?
 Ans.one lakh
 Q. Name the New App developed by German Scientists to find lost things?
 Ans. FindMyStuff
 Q. Indian-American Trio won top honours at the 11th National Geographic World
 Championship. Where was it held?
 Ans. Russia’s St. Petersburg city.
 Q. Name the first British to perform a space walk who retired from NASA in the second
 week of August 2013?
 Ans. Colin Michael Foale
 1. Recently
 three astronauts reached International Space Station in six hours from Earth.
 Which spaceship is used by them?
 Answer: Suyuz-TMA
 2. Which country was making news recently as it’s privately owned newspapers go on sale
 for the first time since 1964?
 Answer: Myanmar
 3. Who has become Kenya’s fourth President?
 Answer: Uhuru Kenyatta
 4. The code name given to the electronic surveillance program operated by the United States
 which is said to have had direct access to the communications passed through Google,
 Facebook, Apple and many other internet companies?
 Answer: PRISM
 5. According to the data released by the World Steel Association, India is ranked …………..
 in the world steel production?
 Answer: Fourth. The world No.1 producer is China.
 6. World Ocean Day was celebrated on …………?
 Answer: June 8
 7
 Who has registered a record 8th win in the Men’s Singles title in the French Open Tennis
 Tournament?
 Answer: Rafael Nadal (Spain), with this win he has become the only male player to win
 Any Grand Slam tournament eight times, and the first man to win at least one grand slam tournamentfor nine
consecutive years.
 8. Who won the Women’s Singles in the French Open Tennis Tournament?
 Answer: Serena Williams (US). This is her 16th Grand Slam title.
 9. Who is appointed as the new Indian High Commissioner to
 Pakistan?
 Answer: TCA Raghavan
 10. The founder of the famous Sulabh Project, who has been presented with the French
 award, ‘Legend of Planet’?
 Answer: Bindeshwar Pathak
 Sulabh International is a
 social service organization which works mainly in the field ofsanitation to improve public health.


 1. Infinity Tower, the World’s tallest twisted tower (306 meter) was inaugurated in:
 Answer: Dubai
 2. The young Indian shuttler who
 won the Thailand Open Grand Prix Badminton Trophy?
 Answer: K. Srikanth
 3. The multi agency body to be established by the Government of India to carry out real-time assessment of
cyber security threats?
 Answer: National Cyber Coordination Centre (NCCC)
 4. A newly discovered layer of the Human cornea?
 Answer: Dua’s Layer
 5. World Blood Donor Day was observed on:
 Answer: June 14
 6. Which country launched ‘Shenzhou 10’, their fifth manned space mission?
 Answer: China
 7. The 160 year old communication
 service recently discontinued by the Government of India?
 Answer: Telegram. It stopped working on July 14, 2013.
 8. Where was this year’s G-8 summit held?
 Answer: Lough Erne, Northern Ireland in United Kingdom
 9. Who won this year’s Walter Scott Prize?
 Answer: Tan Twan Eng. The Malaysian author got the award for his novel ‘The Garden of
 Evening Mists’.
 10. As per the United Nations World Populations Prospects Report released recently, India
 will emerge as the most populous country in …………?
 Answer: 2028


 1 China has recently developed the World’s fastest supercomputer named ………….?
 Answer: Tianhe-2
 2. Petr Necas, who resigned recently amidst accusations of corruption, was the Prime
 Minister of …………….?
 Answer: Czech Republic
 3. Which International award has recently been conferred on the biotechnologists, Marry-
 Dell Chilton, Rober Fraley and Marc Van Montagu?
 Answer: World Food Prize 2013
 4. The United
 Nations has designated …………. as Public Service Day?
 Answer: June 23
 5. Darren Lehmann has been appointed as the coach of which national Cricket team?
 Answer: Australia
 6
 The hornbill, selected as the official mascot of the 35th National Games has been named
 ………….?
 Answer: Ammu. The Games will be hosted by Kerala in February 2014.
 7. Which micro blogging platform and social networking website has recently been bought
 by Yahoo?
 Answer: Tumblr
 8 …………. Has become the first European country to introduce compulsory military service
 for women?
 Answer: Norway
 9. World Refugee Day
 was observed on …………? Answer: June 20
 10. Who is elected as the new Prime Minister of Australia, replacing Julia Gillard?
 Answer: Kevin Rudd


 1. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj has been re-elected as the President of ……….?
 Answer: Mongolia
 2. Which country is to launch ‘Kirobo’, the World’s first talking Robot-astronaut to space?
 Answer: Japan
 3. Who won the FIFA Confederation Cup 2013?
 Answer: Brazil
 4. National Doctor’s Day was observed on ………….?
 Answer: July 1,
 it is the Birth anniversary of Dr. B.C Roy
 5. Asian Athletic Championship has been held at ……….?
 Answer: Pune
 6. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has named the two recently found smallest
 moons of Pluto as ………. and ………..?
 Answer: Kerberos and Styx
 7. National Statistics Day was observed on …………?
 Answer: June 29, The day is celebrated on the occasion on the birth anniversary of Late Prof. P
 C Mahalanobis.
 8. Who is appointed as the new director of CIA?
 Answer: John O. Brennan
 9. The first Malayali woman to get first rank in Civil Services Examination?
 Answer: Harita V. Kumar
 10. Which company is offering the world’s first smart phone with the Firefox operating system?
 Answer: Telefonica
 11.
 Who became the youngest Indian to win a gold medal at the Asian Boxing
 Championships?
 Answer: Shiva Thapa
 22. Name the Afghan governor and Myanmar women who won Magsaysay awards?
 Answer: Habiba Sarabi and Lahpai Seng Raw
 13. Which country celebrated its national day on 21st July and who was sworn in as 7th king?
 Answer: Belgium, Prince Philippe
 14. Who is the inventor of the Computer mouse he died recently?
 Answer: Douglas Engelbart
 15. Who is the Winner of Women’s Singles Wimbledon Tennis Tournament 2013?
 Answer: Marion Bartoli
 16. Who is the Winner of Men’s Singles Wimbledon Tennis Tournament 2013?
 Answer: Andy Murray
 Men’s Doubles winners are Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan.
 Women’s Doubles winners are Hsieh Su-wei (Taiwan) and Peng Shuai (China)
 17. Who becomes the new Prime Minister of Egypt?
 Answer: Hazem El-Beblawi
(i) the world highest Mountain is in
(a) Nepal
(b) Italy
(c) Srilanka
(d) China

(ii) on the map of the world which country appears as long shoe?
(a) Italy
(b) Malta
(c) Croatia
(d) Moldova

(iii) The Headquarter of Red Cross are in:

(a) London
(b) New York
(c) Berlin
(d) Geneva

(iv) Diamer-Bhasha Dam has been planned on the river:

(a) Jehlum
(b) Chenab
(c) Indus
(d) None of these

(v) Hajj Scam 2010 struck a blow to:

(a) Fazal-ur-Rehman
(b) Azam sawati, Hamid Saeed Kazmi
(c) Ishaq Dar
(d) Inamullah

(vi) Who was the special representative of USA for Afghanistan and Pakistan Affairs?
(a) Richard Holbrook
(b) Joan Alizabeth
(c) Gen. Mc Arthur
(d) None of these

(vii) AFPAK policy was announced in:

(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2007
(d) None of these

(viii) Ship mounted energy project (activated in Pakistan: 2010) is sponsored by:
(a) Saudi Arabia
(b) China
(c) Turkey
(d) None of these

(ix) Asian Development Bank was established in

(a) 1964
(b) 1966
(c) 1968
(d) 1960

(x) Who were the three statesmen who formulated Non-aligned Movement?
(a) Gandhi, Naseer, Tito
(b) Nehru, Naseer, Tito
(c) Chou-en-lai, Bhutto, Nehru
(d) Soe Karno, Naseer, Tito

(xi) The permanent secretariat of SAARC is established at:

(a) Kathmandu
(b) Dhaka
(c) Delhi
(d) Islamabad

(xii) Which of the following is the largest emitter of Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
(a) China
(b) America
(c) Russia
(d) India
(e)

(xiii) The Rio conference on sustainable development was convinced in:

(a) 1972
(b) 1992
(c) 2002
(d) None of these

(xiv) World Trade Organization was established in:

(a) 1992
(b) 1993
(c) 1994
(d) 1995

(xv) How many official working language are recognized by UNO?

(a) 8
(b) 6
(c) 7
(d) 4

(xvi) The first UN conference on sustainable development happened in:

(a) 1952
(b) 1962
(c) 1972
(d) 1982

(xvii) Mirani Dam Exist in:

(a) Sindh
(b) Balouchistan
(c) Punjab
(d) None of these

(xviii) The founder of wikileaks scam belongs to:

(a) America
(b) England
(c) Australia
(d) Austria

(xix) There are how many non permanent members of Security Council?
(a) 12
(b) 13
(c) 14
(d) 10

(xx) Pakistan has become non permanent member of Security council for:
(a) Five times
(b) Two times
(c) Three times
(d) Six times
DEMOCRACY
Give a comprehensive appraisal of the revival of democracy after the interregnum of 1999-2002. (2002)
Debate, National Interests VS Democratic Values in the context of recent political and constitutional
developments in Pakistan. (2003)
The rise of religious extremism and militancy has become a major challenge to Pakistan’s internal stability and
promotion of democracy. Elaborate. (2008)
Why most countries of the Muslim world are devoid of democratic governance? What changes would you
recommend to make them modern democratic states? (2009)
Democracy in Pakistan has remained an elusive dream. Why it has taken so long to develop a road map and
follow it with necessary modification? Explain (2009)

GOVERNANCE
Governance through ordinances has been the hallmark of all regimes, democratic or otherwise, in Pakistan. In
this context briefly review Pakistan’s political, constitutional and judicial landmarks. (2000)
Note: Ramification of Taliban’s style governance. (2000)
Pakistan is suffering from crises of governance at Institutional level. Suggest remedies to mitigate this situation.
(2007)

GLOBALIZATION
Discuss politics of World Trade Organization and Globalization. (2000)
Globalization, as being shaped by the World Trade Organization in a world of un-equal nation-slates, has un-
manageable implications. Discuss. (2003)

911 CONSEQUENCES
“A single catastrophic event –‘Nine Eleven’ – has turned the entire world topsy-turvy”. Discuss. (2002)
Give a long-term scenario of Afghanistan and Iraq beyond the perspective of’ Nine Eleven’. (2003)

TERRORISM
The phenomenon of terrorism has occupied center stage in today’s world. Highlight the difference between
terrorism and a freedom struggle. Discuss the issue of terrorism in the back drop of what is happening in Iraq,
Chechnya, Kashmir and Afghanistan (2005)

GLOBAL WARMING & POLLUTION

What are the factors which contribute to the global warming? What measures have been agreed in the Kyoto
protocol to minimize the harmful effects of Pollution? (2007)

US POLICY
What are the strategic objectives of America’s increased embroilment in South Asia‘s power relationship?
(2000)
Determine the extent to which the objectives of Americans-led global coalition against the so-called terrorism
are achievable. (2001)
Critically evaluate the US concerns about the production of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) (2002)
How has the conflict between US and Iraq affected them and the world at large? (2002)
The new dimensions in Indo US warming up of relations would have serious implications for Pakistan and the
world region. Discuss. (2005)
America has been bogged down in Iraq and Afghanistan. What would be Americas exit strategy to disengage
itself from the prevalent confrontational situation? Discuss. (2005)
US accusations against North Korea, Syria and Iran are meant to bring them within the purview of the doctrine
of pre-emptive war. Discuss. (2006)
Note: Neo-Conservatism in USA (2007)
There is a perception that USA is preparing to attack Iran. Discuss the possibilities of this scenario and its
implication at global level especially in the Middle East, and on Pakistan. (2007)
The attack on Iraq by USA was 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? (2009)
The strength of Chinese economy is perceived as a threat by USA to its dwindling hegemony. What changes at
policy level are required by America for harmonious relations with china? (2009)
President Obama’s extended hand of friendship to china ushers in a new era of realist diplomacy in
Washington. Highlight the new dimensions of U.S.foreign policy towards People’s Republic of china. (2010)
“The new afghan strategy of U.S.,in fact,is a veiled request for their safe exit. It is a gamble.the price of victory
will be high and the price of failure is incalculable.” Analyze and comment. (2010)

CHINA
Note: China’s potential as super power. (2000)
The strength of Chinese economy is perceived as a threat by USA to its dwindling hegemony. What changes at
policy level are required by America for harmonious relations with china? (2009)
Note: Chinese aided development Projects in Pakistan. (2010)
Discuss impact of economic development of China on World Order. (2012)

PALESTINE
Note: Issue of control over Al Quds. (2000)
How has the apathetic role of Arab countries complicated the issue of Palestine? (2001)
Note: Current Palestinian situation and the Arab neighbours. (2003)
Note: Palestine issue. (2008)
Note: Jewish settlements in Palestinian territories. (2010)

CENTRAL ASIA
Note: Great Game in Central Asia (2008)
Note: Economic Potential of Central Asia. (2009)

AFGHANISTAN
Visualize the post-Taliban Scenario in Afghanistan and discuss its implications for Pakistan. (2001)
Give a long-term scenario of Afghanistan and Iraq beyond the perspective of’ Nine Eleven’. (2003)

ASIA
China, India and Pakistan are three Nuclear States in the Asian Continent. Is this a potential threat or strength
for the continent? Analyze. (2007)
Dynastic Politics in South Asia has become a norm rather than an exception what are the merits and demerits
of this political arrangement? Analyze and comment? (2009)
In the present day turbulent World, most of the countries in East Asia have been relatively calm and stable in
Political & Economic sphere. What reasons would you assign for this success? (2009)

PAKISTAN
The linguistic burden of English, Arabic, Urdu and the mother tongue on learning is a serious issue requiring
serious treatment. Analyze. (2000)
Longer period of political stability is the requirement to institutionalize reformist polices whereas the same has
not been available in Pakistan. Assess the prospects of recent multiple reforms in the context of this statement.
(2000)
Discuss how Pakistan is affected by political and economic stakes and nuclear concern of Japan in South
Asia? (2000)
Note: Gender prejudices and women empowerment in Pakistan (2001)
Evaluate the structural changes introduced in Pakistan’s economy over the past two years. (2001)
“In her foreign policy and trade, Pakistan has never benefited fully from her ideal geostrategic location “.
Discuss (2002)
Note: Pakistan’s Pollution Problem (2002)
Note: Kalabagh Dam (2002), (2006)
In what ways India-Israel nexus, India-China bilateral relations and India-Iran geo-economics affect Pakistan?
(2003)
In the Muslim Societies factors like justice, rejuvenation, education and enlightenment, which determine the
conditions of human societies are miserable lacking. Analyze the problems confronting the Muslim world in the
light of this statement. (2005)
Note: October 8, Post earthquake Scenario (2006)
Examine the causes of disturbances in Baluchistan. (2006)
Note: Chinese aided development Projects in Pakistan. (2010)
The issue of central imp.about corruption and accountability in Pakistan is the increase in corruption despite six
decades of efforts to eradicate it. Analyse and comment on the root cause of rampant corruption in the society.
(2010)
Note: Aghaz-e-haqooq balochistan package. (2010)
If India is granted Permanent seat in Security Council; what can be the options available to Pakistan to manage
the Indian Hegemony in South Asia? (2011)
How Pakistan can reduce foreign debt? Suggest mechanism in Pakistan economy to handle external
perspective of Pakistan economy. (2011)
Give suggestions to manage political instability in Pakistan (2011)
What is climate change impact? What are its implications on Pakistan? How to manage climate change in
policy and practice? (2011)
Discuss the impact of foreign aid on Pakistan in post 9/11 scenario. (2012)
Substantiate Pakistan’s role in Common wealth. (2012)
How can the energy crisis of Pakistan be resolved? (2012)
How the corruption be managed in Pakistan? (2012)

PAK-US
In the current relationship of mutual dependence, American obligations arc minimal while Pakistani ones are
substantial Comment. (2003)
The US President Bush visit to Pakistan had yielded no positive outcome except for promises and pledges. In
the backdrop of changing US mindset former Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali had urged the
government to establish more vibrant relations with Iran, Saudi Arabia and China. Comment. (2006)
Discuss the various dimensions of Pakistan US relations in the wake of Pakistan’s playing the role as a
frontline state against International terrorism. (2008)

PAK-AFGHAN
Note: Pak-Afghan Relations (2006)
How far India factor is responsible for the present state of Pakistan-Afghanistan relations? Analyze. (2008)
What is AFPAK policy; how to manage its implication on Pakistan? (2011)

PAK-IRAN
Analyze the convergence and divergence of interests in Pakistan –Iran relations since the last two decades.
(2005)

INDIA
Note: Communal riots in India (2002)
The amicable solution of Siachen glacier and Sir Creek maritime boundary disputes might harbinger the
settlement of the core issue of Kashmir between Pakistan and India. Discuss. (2008)
That feasible measures would you suggest to bridge the existing trust deficit between Pakistan and India for the
resumption of stalled process of composite dialogue. (2010)
If India is granted Permanent seat in Security Council; what can be the options available to Pakistan to manage
the Indian Hegemony in South Asia? (2011)
Evaluate the significance of water conflict between India and Pakistan in global perspective of climate change.
(2012)

CONSTITUTION
Highlight the constitutional issues affecting Pakistan’s politics since the army take-over in October 1999. (2001)
Debate, National Interests VS Democratic Values in the context of recent political and constitutional
developments in Pakistan. (2003)

PROVINCIAL AUTONOMY
How best can the issue of Provincial Autonomy in Pakistan be resolved within a viable Federal Structure?
Discuss (2005)
“The troubling issue in Pak.pertains to an overbearing centre’s supremacy in the federations and the resulting
demand for Provincial autonomy.”discuss. (2010)

PAK EDUCATION
Assess the growing impact of information technology on Pakistan’s socio-economic and educational
complexion. (2000)
Judicious evaluation of examination scripts by the Universities and Boards of Education in Pakistan needs to
be ensured. How can it be accomplished? (2001)
Countries that recognized the importance of higher education are way ahead of those who have ignored it.
What measures would you suggest to upgrade the standard of higher education in Pakistan? (2006)
What can be the strategies to reduce dependency of education sector on governmental funding? (2011)
Discuss issues in the higher educational system vis-a-vis 18th amendment in Pakistan. (2012)

GWADAR
Sino-Pakistan collaboration on GwadarSea opening will have far-reaching economic and geo-strategic
consequences. Comment. (2001)
The Gwadar Port would have great strategic significance in addition to its vast economic potential not only for
the uplift of Baluchistan but for the neighboring countries like China, Afghanistan and Central Asian States,
comment. (2005)

UN SECURITY COUNCIL
The UN Security Council is regarded as a tool for the veto wielding powers and a debating forum for non
permanent members. Make a case for restructuring the Council with special emphasis on judicious distribution
of veto power. (2006)
If India is granted Permanent seat in Security Council; what can be the options available to Pakistan to manage
the Indian Hegemony in South Asia? (2011)

SCO
Note: Shanghai Cooperation Organization (2001)
Why Pakistan is desperately seeking full-fledged membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization?
(2008)
Pakistan provides the natural link between the SCO states to connect the Eurasian heartland with the Arabian
sea and South Asia.” Substantiate Pakistan’s claim for the membership of SCO in the view of the above
mentioned statement. (2010)

OIC
The ongoing anti blasphemy campaign launched by Muslims all over the world and the West’s obduracy not to
yield on the issue in the name of freedom of press has put the two on a collision. What role the UN and the OIC
can play to prevent recurrence of acts of blasphemy in future? (2006)
What are the ground realities inhibiting the capacity of Organization of Islamic conference as an effective body
to protect the legitimate interests of Muslim world1? (2003)
Analyze the role of OIC in the resolution of problems faced by its members (2002)
The organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) has not played and effective role in protecting the rights of member
states. How can it become a vibrant organization to achieve its objectives? (2007)

WTO
Discuss politics of World Trade Organization and Globalization. (2000)
Discuss the potential challenges Pakistan is facing in the WTO regime. (2008)

ASEAN
Association of the South East Asian Nation (ASEAN) is a success story of regional organization. What lessons
SAARC can learn from the experience of ASEAN? (2007)
UNO
The United Nations Organization is being side-lined by denying the peace-making role that legitimately
belonged to her. Examine the statement. (2001)
Highlight the factors and forces, which have contributed to sideline the United Nations Organization in terms of
its peace and security role. (2003)

SAARC
Give a critique of the performance of SAARC since its inception (2002)
Association of the South East Asian Nation (ASEAN) is a success story of regional organization. What lessons
SAARC can learn from the experience of ASEAN? (2007)
Note: Afghanistan is SAARC (2008)
Give recommendations to make SAARC an effective organization at regional level keeping in view success of
European Union. (2011)

OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
Note: Expansion of European Union (EU) (2002)
Note: NATO’s expansion is Eastern Europe (2008)
Note: IMF’s objectives in funding Pakistan. (2000)
Note: SAFTA (2008)

PERSONALITIES
Note: Noam Chomsky (2003)
Note: Arundhati Roy (2003)
Note: Edward Wadic Saeed (2003)
Note: Eqbal Ahmcd (not Allama Iqbal) (2003)

MISCELLANEOUS SHORT NOTES

Note: Economic consequences or preparation at the World Trade Centre (2001)
Note: Aftermath of Agra-Summit (2001)
Note: France’s policy on Iraq’s invasion. (2003)
Note: Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) Gas Pipelines project. (2006)
Note: Human Development (2007)
Note: Geneva Convention (2007)
Note: Balkanization (2007)
Note: Improving Quality of life in Africa (2009)
Note: Free Market economy and economic melt down (2009)
Note: Economic Potential of Central Asia. (2009)
Note: Combating corruption in developing countries (2009)
Note: Liberhan commission report. (2010)