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General Knowledge-II (Current Affairs)

Competitive Examination-2018

The CSS 2018 Current Affairs paper appears to focus on Pakistan’s strategic and economic positioning in a rapidly changing global environment, while also testing knowledge of international diplomacy, security issues, and regional conflicts. The MCQs touch on topics like nuclear deals, international organizations, CPEC, and historical milestones, suggesting that candidates needed to be aware of both global and regional developments. Subjective questions emphasize economic corridors, energy projects, military alliances, and US-China rivalry, alongside regional crises such as the Qatar diplomatic standoff. Overall, the paper seems aimed at evaluating both factual awareness and analytical thinking about Pakistan’s role in regional and global affairs.


PART-I (MCQs)
1. The official currency of Syria is:
A) Syrian Pound | B) Syrian Lira | C) Both A and B | D) None of these
2. Mohamad Al Jounde, winner of the International Children’s Peace Prize 2017, hails from:
A) Philippines | B) UAE | C) Liberia | D) Syria
3. The Kyoto Protocol was adopted in Kyoto, Japan on:
A) 11 Dec, 1997 | B) 13 June 2013 | C) 17 March 1992 | D) None of these
4. Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA) was signed in:
A) 14 July 2013 | B) 14 July 2014 | C) 14 July 2015 | D) None of these
5. Six-party talks were held to resolve the issue of:
A) North Korea Nuclear Issue | B) Israel Nuclear Issue | C) Pakistan Nuclear Issue | D) None of these
6. Where will the summer Olympics 2020 be held?
A) Buenos Aires, Argentina | B) Tokyo, Japan | C) Jakarta, Indonesia | D) None of these
7. In June 2013, the Taliban officially opened their office in:
A) Saudi Arabia | B) UAE | C) Qatar | D) None of these
8. Which country was host of the first-ever One Belt One Road (OBOR) Summit?
A) Pakistan | B) China | C) Russia | D) None of these
9. Quadrilateral Cooperation Group (QCG) includes Pakistan, US, China and:
A) Iran | B) Afghanistan | C) Russia | D) None of these
10. Macau’s return to China occurred on:
A) Dec 20, 1999 | B) Nov 22, 1998 | C) March 11, 2003 | D) None of these
11. United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) headquarter is in:
A) Bangkok, Thailand | B) Washington, USA | C) Geneva, Switzerland | D) None of these
12. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has ____ member states:
A) 8 | B) 10 | C) 12 | D) None of these
13. The East Asia boundary between Communist and Non-communist is called:
A) Bamboo Curtain | B) Iron Curtain | C) Cactus Curtain | D) None of these
14. Name of Pak-Russia military exercise is:
A) Friendship-2017 | B) Druzhba-2017 | C) Both A and B | D) None of these
15. Yerevan is the capital of:
A) Georgia | B) Armenia | C) Albania | D) None of these
16. Cambodia ceased to be a French colony in:
A) 1953 | B) 1958 | C) 1963 | D) None of these
17. The current president of France is:
A) Nicolas Sarkozy | B) Emmanuel Macron | C) Francois Hollande | D) None of these
18. Pakistan purchased four Mi-35 helicopters from:
A) USA | B) China | C) Russia | D) None of these
19. International Peace Day is observed on:
A) 17 December | B) 21 November | C) 21 September | D) None of these
20. The largest enclosed inland body of water on Earth by area is:
A) Coral Sea | B) Bering Sea | C) Caspian Sea | D) None of these
PART-II (Subjective)

Question No. 2

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is considered as a game-changer. How the CPEC can be helpful to uplift the Pakistan’s economy? Discuss.

Question No. 3

Discuss in detail the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline and challenges to it.

Question No. 4

How the United States is trying to keep its dominant position in the Asia-Pacific and what is the China’s response to it?

Question No. 5

Critically analyze the newly established Islamic Military Alliance and its future implications for the Muslim World?

Question No. 6

Describe the 2017 Qatar Diplomatic Crisis and its impact on the Middle East.

Question No. 7

Critically examine the Donald Trump’s Policy for South Asia and its implications for Pakistan and the region.

Question No. 8

What are the opportunities and challenges for Pakistan as one of the new members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)?

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