AJKPSC Test General Knowledge II (Current Affairs) Syllabus

General Knowledge II (Current Affairs) syllabus — full chapter and topic list

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1. 1

   Pakistan's Domestic Affairs

   3 topics

   • Political Developments
   • Economic and Fiscal Issues
   • Energy, Water and Environmental Issues
2. 2

   Pakistan's Foreign Relations

   3 topics

   • Relations with India and the Kashmir Question
   • Relations with China and CPEC
   • Relations with the US, Russia and Gulf States
3. 3

   Regional and Global Issues

   3 topics

   • Conflicts and Peace Processes
   • Climate Change and Global Summits
   • Terrorism and Security
4. 4

   International Organizations

   3 topics

   • United Nations and Its Agencies
   • OIC, SAARC and SCO
   • IMF, World Bank and WTO
5. 5

   Important Personalities, Awards and Events

   3 topics

   • National and International Leaders
   • Nobel Prizes and Major Awards
   • Sports and Cultural Events

General Knowledge II (Current Affairs) flashcards for AJKPSC Test

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1. What is CPEC, and as part of which larger Chinese initiative was it launched?

   The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a network of infrastructure, energy and port projects connecting Gwadar Port in Balochistan to Kashgar in Xinjiang, China. It is the flagship component of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

2. What is the Line of Control (LoC), and which two countries does it divide?

   The LoC is the de facto military control line dividing the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir between Pakistani-administered and Indian-administered areas. It originated from the 1949 ceasefire line and was renamed under the 1972 Simla Agreement between India and Pakistan.

3. Which Indian constitutional action in August 2019 revoked the special autonomous status of Jammu and Kashmir?

   India's abrogation of Article 370 (and the related Article 35A) of its constitution, which had granted Jammu and Kashmir special autonomous status. The region was also reorganized into two union territories.

4. What is the IMF's principal lending facility used by Pakistan for medium-term balance-of-payments support, often tied to structural reforms?

   The Extended Fund Facility (EFF), under which the IMF provides multi-year financial assistance conditional on economic reforms. Pakistan also uses shorter Stand-By Arrangements (SBA).

5. Define a 'current account deficit' in a national economy.

   It is the shortfall when a country's total imports of goods, services and transfers exceed its total exports, meaning the country spends more on foreign trade than it earns. It is a key indicator of external imbalance in Pakistan's economy.

6. What is the basic formula for a country's GDP using the expenditure approach?

   GDP = C + I + G + (X − M), where C is consumption, I is investment, G is government spending, and (X − M) is net exports (exports minus imports).

7. What does the FATF do, and what are its 'grey list' and 'black list'?

   The Financial Action Task Force is a global body combating money laundering and terror financing. The grey list flags countries under increased monitoring for deficiencies; the black list names high-risk non-cooperative jurisdictions. Pakistan was removed from the grey list in October 2022.

8. Which dam, one of Pakistan's largest, is under construction on the Indus River in Gilgit-Baltistan for water storage and hydropower?

   The Diamer-Bhasha Dam, a major multipurpose dam intended to boost water storage and generate hydroelectric power, addressing Pakistan's water and energy needs.

9. What treaty governs the sharing of river waters between India and Pakistan, and who brokered it?

   The Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, brokered by the World Bank. It allocates the three eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India and the three western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) largely to Pakistan.

10. What are the five permanent members (P5) of the UN Security Council that hold veto power?

    The United States, the United Kingdom, France, Russia, and China.

11. What is the difference between SAARC and SCO in terms of membership and focus?

    SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) is a regional bloc of eight South Asian states focused on economic and social cooperation. SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) is a Eurasian political, economic and security alliance led by China and Russia. Pakistan belongs to both, joining the SCO as a full member in 2017.

12. How many member states does the OIC have, and what is its purpose?

    The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation has 57 member states and is the second-largest intergovernmental organization after the UN. It works to safeguard the interests of the Muslim world and promote solidarity among member states. Its headquarters is in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

13. What is the World Trade Organization's 'Most Favoured Nation' (MFN) principle?

    MFN requires that any trade advantage a WTO member grants to one country must be extended equally to all other members, ensuring non-discrimination in international trade.

14. What was the Paris Agreement of 2015, and what is its central temperature goal?

    A legally binding international climate treaty adopted under the UNFCCC that aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C, preferably 1.5°C, above pre-industrial levels through nationally determined contributions (NDCs).

15. What does 'COP' stand for in the context of UN climate summits, and what is a COP?

    COP stands for 'Conference of the Parties.' It is the annual decision-making summit of countries that signed the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to negotiate global climate action.

16. What is the 'Loss and Damage Fund' established at recent climate COPs, and why is it significant for Pakistan?

    A global fund created (operationalized at COP28) to help vulnerable developing nations cope with the irreversible impacts of climate change. It is significant for Pakistan, which suffered catastrophic 2022 floods despite low carbon emissions.

17. What is the difference between climate change 'mitigation' and 'adaptation'?

    Mitigation means reducing or preventing greenhouse gas emissions to limit warming (e.g., renewable energy). Adaptation means adjusting to actual or expected climate impacts to reduce harm (e.g., flood defenses, drought-resistant crops).

18. Which Pakistani is the youngest-ever Nobel laureate, what prize did she win, and in which year?

    Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 (shared with India's Kailash Satyarthi) for the struggle against the suppression of children and for the right of all children to education.

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