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PAF GD Pilot General Knowledge and Current Affairs Syllabus

The General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus for PAF GD Pilot in full: 7 chapters and 24 topics, every one listed below, plus 50 General Knowledge and Current Affairs flashcards with answers.

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General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus: all 7 chapters

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  1. Pakistan Studies

     4 topics
    • Pakistan Movement and Independence
    • Constitution and Government
    • Geography of Pakistan
    • National Heroes and Symbols

  2. Pakistan Air Force Knowledge

     4 topics
    • History of the PAF
    • PAF Aircraft and Equipment
    • PAF Heroes and Aces
    • PAF Ranks and Bases

  3. Islamic Studies

     3 topics
    • Basic Beliefs and Pillars of Islam
    • Life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
    • Islamic History and Caliphate

  4. World Geography

     3 topics
    • Continents, Oceans and Countries
    • Capitals and Currencies
    • Important Geographical Features

  5. Current Affairs

     4 topics
    • National Current Affairs
    • International Current Affairs
    • Defense and Security Affairs
    • Important Days and Events

  6. Science and Technology

     3 topics
    • Everyday Science
    • Inventions and Discoveries
    • Space and Aviation Technology

  7. Sports and Abbreviations

     3 topics
    • National and International Sports
    • Important Abbreviations
    • Organizations and Their Headquarters

PAF GD Pilot General Knowledge and Current Affairs flashcards — 50 questions with answers

  1. On what date did Pakistan gain independence, and who was its founder?

    14 August 1947; founded by Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Quaid-e-Azam).

  2. When and where was the Pakistan Resolution (Lahore Resolution) passed?

    23 March 1940, at Minto Park (Iqbal Park), Lahore, during the Muslim League session.

  3. Who presented the Two-Nation Theory's intellectual basis by proposing a separate Muslim state in his 1930 Allahabad Address?

    Allama Muhammad Iqbal.

  4. In which year was the All-India Muslim League founded, and where?

    1906, in Dhaka (Dacca).

  5. Who was the last Viceroy of British India who oversaw the partition?

    Lord Louis Mountbatten.

  6. Which British official drew the boundary line dividing India and Pakistan in 1947?

    Sir Cyril Radcliffe (the Radcliffe Line/Award).

  7. When did Pakistan become an Islamic Republic with its first constitution?

    23 March 1956, under the 1956 Constitution.

  8. How many constitutions has Pakistan had, and in what years were they adopted?

    Three: 1956, 1962, and 1973.

  9. Who was the first Governor-General and the first Prime Minister of Pakistan?

    First Governor-General: Muhammad Ali Jinnah; first Prime Minister: Liaquat Ali Khan.

  10. What are the two houses of Pakistan's Parliament (Majlis-e-Shura)?

    The National Assembly (lower house) and the Senate (upper house).

  11. How many total members does Pakistan's National Assembly have?

    336 members.

  12. Under the 1973 Constitution, who is the head of state and who is the head of government?

    Head of state: the President; head of government: the Prime Minister.

  13. What is the official national language of Pakistan, and what is the official language of administration?

    National language: Urdu; English is also used as an official language.

  14. How many provinces does Pakistan have, and what are they?

    Four: Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan.

  15. What is the capital of Pakistan, and when did it become the capital?

    Islamabad, which became the capital in 1960s (officially designated 1967, replacing Karachi).

  16. Which is the highest mountain peak in Pakistan, and what is its height?

    K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen), 8,611 metres — the second-highest peak in the world.

  17. Which rivers form the five rivers of Punjab?

    Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas (Sutlej and Beas), and Indus — classically Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, and Beas.

  18. Which countries share a land border with Pakistan?

    India, Afghanistan, Iran, and China.

  19. What is the name of Pakistan's coastline body of water, and approximately how long is the coastline?

    The Arabian Sea; coastline is about 1,046 km long.

  20. Which mountain range, containing K2, lies in northern Pakistan?

    The Karakoram Range.

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  1. What is the national flower, national animal, and national bird of Pakistan?

    National flower: Jasmine; national animal: Markhor; national bird: Chukar partridge.

  2. Who wrote the lyrics and who composed the music of Pakistan's national anthem?

    Lyrics by Hafeez Jalandhari; music composed by Ahmed G. Chagla.

  3. What do the green colour, white stripe, crescent, and star on Pakistan's flag represent?

    Green represents Muslims, the white stripe represents religious minorities, the crescent represents progress, and the star represents light/knowledge.

  4. Who is regarded as the national poet of Pakistan?

    Allama Muhammad Iqbal.

  5. In what year was the Pakistan Air Force established, and under what original name?

    1947, originally as the Royal Pakistan Air Force (RPAF).

  6. When did the Pakistan Air Force drop the 'Royal' prefix to become simply the Pakistan Air Force?

    1956, when Pakistan became a republic.

  7. What is the official motto of the Pakistan Air Force?

    'Sehra Bil Quwwat Illah Billah' — meaning the determination to seek help in the strength of Allah (commonly rendered as faith, devotion to duty, and sacrifice).

  8. Which fighter aircraft is jointly developed by Pakistan and China and produced at PAC Kamra?

    The JF-17 Thunder.

  9. Which American-made fighter has been a mainstay multirole jet of the PAF since the 1980s?

    The F-16 Fighting Falcon.

  10. What does PAC Kamra stand for, and what is its role?

    Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra — the PAF's main aircraft manufacturing, assembly, and overhaul facility.

  11. Which PAF officer is the only recipient of the Nishan-e-Haider from the Air Force?

    Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas, awarded posthumously in 1971.

  12. Which PAF ace shot down five Indian aircraft in a single day during the 1965 war?

    Squadron Leader Muhammad Mahmood Alam (M.M. Alam).

  13. What is the highest military gallantry award of Pakistan, awarded to Rashid Minhas?

    The Nishan-e-Haider.

  14. What is the rank insignia equivalent of an Air Chief Marshal in the PAF compared to the Army?

    Air Chief Marshal is equivalent to a General (four-star rank).

  15. What is the lowest commissioned officer rank in the Pakistan Air Force?

    Pilot Officer.

  16. Where is the PAF Academy that trains cadets located?

    PAF Academy Asghar Khan, located at Risalpur.

  17. List the PAF commissioned officer ranks from Flying Officer up to Air Marshal in ascending order.

    Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant, Squadron Leader, Wing Commander, Group Captain, Air Commodore, Air Vice Marshal, Air Marshal.

  18. What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

    Shahadah (faith), Salah (prayer), Zakat (almsgiving), Sawm (fasting in Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage).

  19. What are the basic articles of faith (Iman) in Islam?

    Belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Day of Judgement, and divine destiny (Qadr).

  20. How many obligatory (fard) prayers does a Muslim perform each day, and name them?

    Five: Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha.

  21. In which year (CE) and city was Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) born?

    Born in 570 CE in Makkah (Mecca).

  22. What is the event of the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) migration from Makkah to Madinah called, and which calendar begins from it?

    The Hijrah; it marks the start of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar in 622 CE.

  23. At what age did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) receive his first revelation, and in which cave?

    At age 40, in the Cave of Hira (near Makkah).

  24. Who were the four Rightly Guided Caliphs (Khulafa-e-Rashideen) in order?

    Abu Bakr, Umar ibn al-Khattab, Uthman ibn Affan, and Ali ibn Abi Talib.

  25. Which battle in 624 CE was the first major battle in Islamic history and a decisive Muslim victory?

    The Battle of Badr.

  26. Who was the first Caliph of Islam and what was his title?

    Abu Bakr Siddiq, the first of the Rightly Guided Caliphs.

  27. Which two major Islamic dynasties succeeded the Rightly Guided Caliphs?

    The Umayyad Caliphate, followed by the Abbasid Caliphate.

  28. How many continents and how many oceans are there on Earth?

    Seven continents and five oceans.

  29. Name the five oceans of the world.

    Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern (Antarctic), and Arctic Oceans.

  30. Which is the largest continent by area and which is the smallest?

    Largest: Asia; smallest: Australia (Oceania).

PAF GD Pilot General Knowledge and Current Affairs FAQ

What is in the PAF GD Pilot General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus?

PAF GD Pilot General Knowledge and Current Affairs is split into 7 chapters: Pakistan Studies, Pakistan Air Force Knowledge, Islamic Studies, World Geography, Current Affairs, Science and Technology and Sports and Abbreviations. Together they contain 24 topics.

How many chapters are in PAF GD Pilot General Knowledge and Current Affairs?

7 chapters, containing 24 topics. The largest chapter is Pakistan Studies, with 4 topics.

Are there flashcards for PAF GD Pilot General Knowledge and Current Affairs?

Yes — a 50-card General Knowledge and Current Affairs deck, printed in full in the flashcards section of this page and available in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.