BPSC 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

   4 topics

   • Political Developments
   • Economic Situation and Policies
   • Constitutional and Legal Developments
   • Provincial Affairs and Balochistan Issues
2. 2

   Pakistan's Foreign Relations

   4 topics

   • Relations with Neighbouring Countries
   • Pakistan and the Muslim World
   • Pakistan and Major Powers
   • CPEC and Regional Connectivity
3. 3

   International Affairs

   4 topics

   • Global Political Issues and Conflicts
   • International Economy and Trade
   • Major Summits and Treaties
   • Climate Change and Global Environment
4. 4

   International Organizations

   4 topics

   • United Nations and Its Agencies
   • OIC, SAARC and ECO
   • World Bank, IMF and WTO
   • Regional and Military Alliances
5. 5

   Awards, Events and Personalities

   4 topics

   • Nobel Prizes and International Awards
   • Important Days and Events
   • Sports and Achievements
   • Prominent National and World Figures

General Knowledge II (Current Affairs) flashcards for BPSC Test

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1. Which body conducts the BPSC (Balochistan Public Service Commission) examinations, and what is its constitutional basis?

   The Balochistan Public Service Commission, established under Article 242 of the Constitution of Pakistan, which requires each province to have a Public Service Commission for recruitment to provincial civil services.

2. What is the State Bank of Pakistan's policy rate as of mid-2025, and what is the policy rate?

   The policy rate is the benchmark interest rate set by the State Bank of Pakistan's Monetary Policy Committee to control inflation and money supply; it had been cut into the low double digits / around 11% by 2025 after peaking at 22% in 2024.

3. What is the difference between fiscal deficit and current account deficit?

   Fiscal deficit is the gap between government expenditure and revenue within the budget; current account deficit is the gap in a country's external transactions (trade in goods/services, income, transfers) with the rest of the world.

4. Under which IMF facility did Pakistan secure its 2024 bailout, and roughly how large was it?

   Pakistan secured a 37-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) of about US$7 billion, approved by the IMF Executive Board in September 2024.

5. What is CPEC and which two corridors/cities does its flagship road link?

   The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a flagship of China's Belt and Road Initiative, connecting Kashgar in China's Xinjiang to Gwadar Port in Balochistan via roads, railways, energy projects and special economic zones.

6. Which Pakistani port is the centerpiece of CPEC, and which province is it in?

   Gwadar Port, located in Balochistan on the Arabian Sea near the Strait of Hormuz.

7. What does the term 'CPEC 2.0' emphasize compared to the original phase?

   CPEC 2.0 emphasizes the '5 Es' / corridors of growth, industrialization, agriculture, IT, livelihood and special economic zones (B2B investment) rather than the earlier focus on infrastructure and energy projects.

8. What is the 26th Constitutional Amendment of Pakistan (2024) primarily about?

   Passed in October 2024, it created a Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court, changed the procedure for appointing the Chief Justice (via a parliamentary committee, fixed 3-year term), and curtailed the judiciary's suo motu powers.

9. What is the constitutional fixed term and selection method of Pakistan's Chief Justice after the 26th Amendment?

   A fixed term of 3 years, selected by a Special Parliamentary Committee from among the three most senior Supreme Court judges, with confirmation by the Prime Minister/President.

10. Which 2010 amendment devolved major powers to Pakistan's provinces, and what major list did it abolish?

    The 18th Amendment (2010), which abolished the Concurrent Legislative List, devolving subjects like education and health to the provinces.

11. What is the NFC Award and which article of the Constitution governs it?

    The National Finance Commission Award distributes financial resources between the federation and provinces; it is governed by Article 160 of the Constitution.

12. Name the main armed separatist organization driving the insurgency in Balochistan.

    The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a proscribed separatist militant group; the Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) and BRAS alliance are also active.

13. What was the significance of the March 2025 Jaffar Express train hijacking in Balochistan?

    The BLA hijacked the Jaffar Express train in the Bolan area, taking hundreds of passengers hostage; it was the most high-profile such attack, highlighting Balochistan's security and grievance issues.

14. What is the Reko Diq project and which company holds the major stake?

    A massive copper-gold mining project in Chagai District, Balochistan, with Canada's Barrick Gold holding a 50% stake, the rest split between the federal government and Balochistan.

15. What is the Durand Line and which two countries does it separate?

    The 2,640 km boundary between Pakistan and Afghanistan, demarcated in 1893; Afghanistan has historically not formally recognized it.

16. What is the TTP, and why is it a source of Pakistan-Afghanistan tension?

    Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, a militant umbrella group; Pakistan accuses the Afghan Taliban of providing it safe havens from which it launches cross-border attacks.

17. What triggered the May 2025 military conflict between India and Pakistan?

    India's 'Operation Sindoor' airstrikes following the April 2025 Pahalgam attack in Indian-administered Kashmir; Pakistan responded with 'Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos,' leading to days of conflict before a ceasefire.

18. Which treaty governs water sharing between India and Pakistan, and which body brokered it?

    The Indus Waters Treaty (1960), brokered by the World Bank; India announced it was holding the treaty 'in abeyance' in 2025.

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