Federal Public Service Commission

General Knowledge-II (Current Affairs)

Competitive Examination-2016

The CSS Current Affairs 2016 paper focused on Pakistan’s strategic, economic, and technological issues, plus global politics. MCQs tested facts on satellites (Paksat 1R, Badr-1), defense agreements (Pakistan-Russia), international organizations (AIIB, SDR), and history/literature (Allama Iqbal, national anthem). Subjective questions emphasized analytical skills, covering counterterrorism (NAP), economic reforms, debt reduction, CPEC, Pakistan-India dialogue, Middle East diplomacy (Saudi-Iran tensions), and global strategic competition (US-China). Climate change and international treaties (Paris Agreement) were included. Overall, the paper balanced factual knowledge with policy analysis, examining Pakistan’s role in regional security, economic development, and global challenges.


PART-I (MCQs)
1. Pakistan’s first communication satellite, the Paksat 1R, was launched in:
A) April 2010 | B) January 2012 | C) August 2011 | D) None of these
2. Old name of Srilanka is:
A) Serendib | B) Ceylon | C) Lankadeepa | D) None of these
3. First secretary General of UN was:
A) Gladwyn Jebb, UK | B) U Thant, Burma | C) Trygve Lie, Norway | D) None of these
4. Pakistan and Russia signed a landmark defense agreement on:
A) 19 August 2015 | B) 21 July 2014 | C) 29 August 2015 | D) None of these
5. Pakistan sent its first satellite with the collaboration of China in 1990 called:
A) Paksat 1 R | B) Badr-1 | C) Rehbar-1 | D) None of these
6. The book “Reconstruction of Religious Thoughts in Islam” is written by:
A) Ahmed Ali | B) Allama Iqbal | C) Javed Majeed | D) None of these
7. The largest democracy in the world is:
A) Brazil | B) United Kingdom | C) India | D) None of these
8. Barack Obama was the _____ president of USA:
A) 45th | B) 44th | C) 46th | D) None of these
9. National Anthem of Pakistan was composed by:
A) Hafeez Jalandhari | B) A.R. Ghani | C) Ahmed G. Chagla | D) None of these
10. The headquarter of ICJ (International Court of Justice) lies in:
A) The Hague, Netherlands | B) New York, United States | C) Geneva, Switzerland | D) None of these
11. The largest arm importer in 2014 was:
A) North Korea | B) India | C) Saudi Arabia | D) None of these
12. Kalabagh Dam is yet not constructed due to:
A) Politically damaging | B) Damage coastal ecology | C) Shortage of cultivable land | D) All of these
13. The term Intifada means:
A) Territory for peace | B) Uprising | C) Freedom | D) None of these
14. Freedom house NGO Head Quarter is in:
A) Amsterdam, Netherlands | B) Reykjavik, Iceland | C) Washington DC, USA | D) None of these
15. Fifth international recognized mode of payment (added to SDR basket) is:
A) British Pound | B) Chinese Yuan | C) Swedish Krona | D) None of these
16. President of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is:
A) Jin Liqun | B) Danny Alexander | C) Thierry de Longuemar | D) None of these
17. Nelson Mandela day is celebrated on:
A) 18 June | B) 18 July | C) 18 August | D) None of these
18. India-China military exercise Hand-in-Hand 2015 took place at:
A) Baoding, China | B) Pune, India | C) Kunming, China | D) None of these
19. The PPP-led government signed the Gwadar agreement with China on:
A) Feb 18, 2013 | B) Sept 21, 2010 | C) March 13, 2010 | D) None of these
20. Order of the Rising Sun is the highest civil/military award of:
A) Russia | B) Japan | C) South Korea | D) None of these
PART-II (Subjective)

Question No. 2

Discuss in detail the efficacy of counter terrorism measures adopted by the government, especially with reference to the National Action Plan

Question No. 3

What measures would you suggest to improve the economy of Pakistan particularly in the areas of debt reduction and enhancing export capacity?

Question No. 4

Discuss the possibilities of progress under the recently agreed rubric of comprehensive dialogue between Pakistan and India. In your opinion what are the major constraints at present?

Question No. 5

Discuss the prospects and challenges to the construction of “China-Pakistan Economic Corridor”. How will CPEC become a game changer for the region?

Question No. 6

How do you see recent developments in the Middle East, particularly with reference to deteriorating relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran? What role, if any, Pakistan could play in reducing the tensions between the two Muslim countries?

Question No. 7

Examine the emerging strategic competition between China and the US and its impact on global order.

Question No. 8

Discuss the adverse impact of climate change on the world and the measures recently adopted by the Paris Conference to address this issue.

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