Lady Cadet Course General Knowledge and Current Affairs Syllabus

General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus — full chapter and topic list

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1. 1

   Pakistan Current Affairs

   3 topics

   • Government and Politics
   • Economy and Budget
   • Recent National Events
2. 2

   International Affairs

   3 topics

   • International Organizations
   • Global Conflicts and Treaties
   • World Leaders and Capitals
3. 3

   Defense and Armed Forces

   3 topics

   • Pakistan Armed Forces Structure
   • Military Ranks and Insignia
   • Defense Equipment and Missiles
4. 4

   Everyday Science and Technology

   4 topics

   • Basic Physics and Chemistry
   • Human Body and Biology
   • Inventions and Discoveries
   • Information Technology Basics
5. 5

   Sports, Arts and Miscellaneous

   3 topics

   • Sports and Champions
   • Awards and Honors
   • Abbreviations and Important Days

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21 of 50 cards from the General Knowledge and Current Affairs deck — real questions with worked answers.

1. What is the current structure of Pakistan's federal legislature (Parliament / Majlis-e-Shoora)?

   A bicameral legislature: the National Assembly (lower house, 336 seats) and the Senate (upper house, 96 seats).

2. Who is the constitutional head of state of Pakistan, and how is he/she elected?

   The President is the head of state, elected by an Electoral College of members of the Senate, National Assembly and the four Provincial Assemblies.

3. Who is the head of government in Pakistan and how does he/she attain office?

   The Prime Minister is the head of government, elected by the members of the National Assembly as the leader of the majority.

4. What is the total tenure (term) of the National Assembly of Pakistan?

   Five years from the date of its first sitting, unless dissolved earlier.

5. Define a 'fiscal year' as used in Pakistan's federal budget.

   The 12-month accounting period for government finances, running from 1 July to 30 June of the following year.

6. What is a 'budget deficit'?

   The shortfall that occurs when a government's total expenditure exceeds its total revenue (income) in a given period.

7. What is GDP (Gross Domestic Product)?

   The total monetary value of all final goods and services produced within a country's borders in a given year.

8. In economics, what is 'inflation'?

   A sustained general rise in the prices of goods and services over time, which reduces the purchasing power of money.

9. Which body distributes financial resources between Pakistan's federal government and the provinces?

   The National Finance Commission (NFC), through the NFC Award.

10. What is the name and currency unit of Pakistan's central bank?

    The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP); the currency is the Pakistani Rupee (PKR).

11. What is the 'Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)' deadline year set by the United Nations?

    2030 — the 17 SDGs are targeted to be achieved by the year 2030.

12. What is CPEC?

    The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a flagship infrastructure and economic project linking Gwadar Port (Pakistan) with Kashgar (China) under China's Belt and Road Initiative.

13. In which Pakistani province is the deep-sea port of Gwadar located?

    Balochistan.

14. How many permanent members does the UN Security Council have, and which countries are they?

    Five permanent members (P5): United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia and China.

15. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations located?

    New York City, United States.

16. What does NATO stand for, and where is its headquarters?

    North Atlantic Treaty Organization; headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

17. What is OIC and how many member states does it have?

    The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, the second-largest intergovernmental organisation after the UN, with 57 member states; headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

18. Where are the headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) located?

    WHO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland; the IMF is headquartered in Washington, D.C., USA.

19. What is SAARC and which countries founded it?

    The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation; its members are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

20. What is the Indus Waters Treaty and who brokered it?

    A 1960 water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan, brokered by the World Bank; it allocated the eastern rivers to India and the western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan.

21. What was the Simla Agreement of 1972?

    A peace agreement signed between India and Pakistan after the 1971 war, establishing the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir and committing both sides to resolve disputes bilaterally and peacefully.

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