Police Constable Test Current Affairs Syllabus

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 Current Affairs in Police Constable Test, not a summary of it.

1. 1

   National Current Affairs

   3 topics

   • Politics and Government of Pakistan
   • Economy and Budget
   • National Events and Projects
2. 2

   International Current Affairs

   3 topics

   • World Politics
   • Global Conflicts and Summits
   • International Agreements
3. 3

   Awards and Personalities

   3 topics

   • National and International Awards
   • Important Personalities
   • Appointments and Resignations
4. 4

   Recent Events in Sports and Science

   2 topics

   • Sports Events and Records
   • Science and Technology Developments

Current Affairs flashcards for Police Constable Test

21 of 52 cards from the Current Affairs deck — real questions with worked answers.

1. Who is the constitutional head of state of Pakistan, and how is this office filled?

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

2. What is the total number of seats in Pakistan's National Assembly (lower house)?

   336 seats — 266 general seats elected directly, 60 reserved for women, and 10 reserved for non-Muslims (minorities).

3. How many members make up Pakistan's Senate (upper house) and what is a Senator's term?

   The Senate has 96 members, each serving a 6-year term, with half (48) retiring every 3 years.

4. Under Pakistan's Constitution, who holds real executive authority?

   The Prime Minister, as head of government, holds real executive authority; the President acts largely on the PM's advice.

5. What constitutional amendment abolished the concurrent list and devolved major powers to Pakistan's provinces?

   The 18th Amendment (2010), which granted greater provincial autonomy and abolished the Concurrent Legislative List.

6. What body in Pakistan distributes financial resources between the federal government and the provinces?

   The National Finance Commission (NFC), through periodic NFC Awards based mainly on population and other criteria.

7. What is the name of Pakistan's annual federal financial statement presented to Parliament?

   The Federal Budget (Annual Budget Statement), presented under Article 80 of the Constitution, usually in June for the upcoming fiscal year.

8. What is Pakistan's fiscal year period?

   1 July to 30 June of the following year.

9. In economics, what is the difference between fiscal deficit and trade deficit?

   Fiscal deficit is the gap when government expenditure exceeds revenue; trade deficit is the gap when a country's imports exceed its exports.

10. What does GDP stand for and what does it measure?

    Gross Domestic Product — the total monetary value of all final goods and services produced within a country's borders in a given period.

11. Which Pakistani institution is responsible for formulating monetary policy and controlling inflation?

    The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the country's central bank.

12. What is inflation, and which index commonly measures it?

    Inflation is the sustained rise in the general price level of goods and services; it is commonly measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

13. What is the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and which Pakistani port is its key terminus?

    CPEC is a flagship project of China's Belt and Road Initiative, a network of infrastructure and energy projects connecting China to Pakistan's Gwadar Port in Balochistan.

14. Which dam, one of Pakistan's largest under construction on the Indus River, is named after a national hero and located in Gilgit-Baltistan?

    The Diamer-Bhasha Dam.

15. What is the name of Pakistan's social safety net / poverty alleviation program providing cash transfers to low-income families?

    The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP).

16. What is the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), and how many permanent members does it have?

    The UNSC is the UN organ responsible for maintaining international peace and security; it has 5 permanent members (P5): the USA, UK, France, Russia, and China, each holding veto power.

17. What is the difference between the UN General Assembly and the UN Security Council?

    The General Assembly includes all UN member states with equal voting on broad issues; the Security Council is a smaller body of 15 members (5 permanent, 10 non-permanent) with binding authority on peace and security.

18. What is NATO, and what is the core principle of its Article 5?

    The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a military alliance; Article 5 establishes collective defense — an armed attack on one member is considered an attack on all.

19. What does BRICS stand for, and what is its purpose?

    An economic bloc originally of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, aimed at cooperation among major emerging economies; it has since expanded with new members.

20. What is the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), and is Pakistan a member?

    The SCO is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance led by China and Russia; Pakistan became a full member in 2017.

21. What is the dispute at the core of the long-standing Russia–Ukraine conflict that escalated in 2022?

    Russia's invasion of Ukraine, driven by disputes over Ukraine's sovereignty, NATO expansion, and Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea.

See more Current Affairs flashcards →

Planning Current Affairs for Police Constable Test

Current Affairs (Police Constable Test) FAQ