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Navy Sailor Test General Knowledge and Current Affairs Syllabus
Every chapter and topic of General Knowledge and Current Affairs examined in Navy Sailor Test — 5 chapters, 17 topics, plus 50 flashcards written against it.
General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus — full chapter and topic list
Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics. This is the whole examinable outline for General Knowledge and Current Affairs in Navy Sailor Test, not a summary of it.
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Pakistan Geography
4 topics- Rivers and Dams
- Mountains and Passes
- Provinces and Capitals
- Climate and Natural Resources
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World General Knowledge
3 topics- Countries, Capitals and Currencies
- Continents and Oceans
- International Organizations
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Current Affairs
3 topics- National Affairs of Pakistan
- International Affairs
- Sports and Awards
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Defense and Armed Forces
4 topics- Pakistan Navy History and Structure
- Naval Ranks and Insignia
- Wars and Operations
- Military Awards
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Everyday Science
3 topics- Human Body and Health
- Inventions and Discoveries
- Technology and Computers
General Knowledge and Current Affairs flashcards for Navy Sailor Test
21 of 50 cards from the General Knowledge and Current Affairs deck — real questions with worked answers.
Which is the longest river of Pakistan, and what is its approximate length?
The Indus River, approximately 3,180 km (about 2,900 km within/along Pakistan), is the longest river of Pakistan.
Name the five major rivers of Punjab that give the province its name ('land of five waters').
Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas (Bias), and Sutlej.
On which river is Pakistan's Tarbela Dam built, and what is it notable for?
Tarbela Dam is built on the Indus River and is one of the largest earth-filled dams in the world.
On which river is the Mangla Dam constructed?
Mangla Dam is constructed on the Jhelum River.
Which dam is being built on the Indus River in Gilgit-Baltistan/Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and is set to be Pakistan's largest, also known as Diamer-Bhasha Dam?
The Diamer-Bhasha Dam.
Which is the highest mountain peak in Pakistan and the second-highest in the world?
K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen), at 8,611 metres, located in the Karakoram range.
In which mountain range is K2 located?
The Karakoram Range.
Which historic mountain pass connects Pakistan with Afghanistan near Peshawar?
The Khyber Pass.
Which pass connects Pakistan with China and is the highest paved international border crossing in the world?
The Khunjerab Pass (about 4,693 m), on the Karakoram Highway in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Which pass connects Quetta with Sindh and the rest of Pakistan through the Bolan region?
The Bolan Pass.
How many provinces does Pakistan have, and name them.
Four provinces: Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan.
What are the provincial capitals of Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan?
Punjab: Lahore; Sindh: Karachi; Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Peshawar; Balochistan: Quetta.
What is the capital of Pakistan, and in which territory does it lie?
Islamabad, located in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT).
Which is the largest province of Pakistan by area, and which is the largest by population?
By area: Balochistan (largest); by population: Punjab (most populous).
What type of climate dominates most of Pakistan?
A predominantly arid to semi-arid (dry) continental climate, with hot summers and cool to cold winters.
Name three major mineral resources found in Pakistan.
Coal, natural gas, copper/gold (e.g., Reko Diq), rock salt, chromite, and limestone (any three).
Where is the Sui gas field, Pakistan's first major natural gas field, located?
In Balochistan (Sui, Dera Bugti district).
Which mine in Pakistan is one of the world's largest sources of rock salt?
The Khewra Salt Mine in Punjab.
What is the capital and currency of Saudi Arabia?
Capital: Riyadh; Currency: Saudi Riyal.
What is the capital and currency of Turkey (Türkiye)?
Capital: Ankara; Currency: Turkish Lira.
What is the capital and currency of China?
Capital: Beijing; Currency: Renminbi (Yuan).
Planning General Knowledge and Current Affairs for Navy Sailor Test
General Knowledge and Current Affairs is about 14% of the Navy Sailor Test syllabus by topic count — 17 of 118 topics, spread over 5 chapters. At roughly 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic, a first pass runs to about 15 hours.
The heaviest chapters are Pakistan Geography (4 topics), Defense and Armed Forces (4 topics), World General Knowledge (3 topics) . Front-load those while your energy is high; the short chapters are better revision filler later.
Work top-down: read the chapter, then tick topics off individually rather than marking the whole chapter done. Sub-topics are where silent gaps hide.
General Knowledge and Current Affairs (Navy Sailor Test) FAQ
What is in the Navy Sailor Test General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus?
General Knowledge and Current Affairs is split into 5 chapters — Pakistan Geography, World General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Defense and Armed Forces and Everyday Science, containing 17 topics and 0 sub-topics in total.
How many chapters are there in General Knowledge and Current Affairs for Navy Sailor Test?
5 chapters. General Knowledge and Current Affairs accounts for about 14% of the topics in the whole Navy Sailor Test syllabus (17 of 118).
How long should I spend on General Knowledge and Current Affairs for Navy Sailor Test?
Budget around 15 hours for a first pass through General Knowledge and Current Affairs — about 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic across its 17 topics. Add revision cycles on top.
Are there flashcards for Navy Sailor Test General Knowledge and Current Affairs?
Yes — a 50-card General Knowledge and Current Affairs deck. Sample cards are printed on this page, and the full deck is free in the Examius app with spaced repetition scheduling.