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Police Constable Test Current Affairs Syllabus

The Current Affairs syllabus for Police Constable Test in full: 4 chapters and 11 topics, every one listed below, plus 52 Current Affairs flashcards with answers.

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Current Affairs syllabus: all 4 chapters

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  1. National Current Affairs

     3 topics
    • Politics and Government of Pakistan
    • Economy and Budget
    • National Events and Projects

  2. International Current Affairs

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

  3. Awards and Personalities

     3 topics
    • National and International Awards
    • Important Personalities
    • Appointments and Resignations

  4. Recent Events in Sports and Science

     2 topics
    • Sports Events and Records
    • Science and Technology Developments

Police Constable Test Current Affairs flashcards — 52 questions with 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.

Show the other 32 Current Affairs flashcards

  1. 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.

  2. What is the two-state solution in the context of the Israel–Palestine conflict?

    A proposed framework establishing an independent State of Palestine alongside the State of Israel, with peace based on internationally recognized borders.

  3. What is the OIC, and where is its headquarters located?

    The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, the collective voice of the Muslim world, headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

  4. What is the Paris Agreement (2015) and its main goal?

    An international climate treaty under the UNFCCC aiming to limit global warming to well below 2°C, preferably 1.5°C, above pre-industrial levels.

  5. What is the Indus Waters Treaty, and which two countries signed it?

    A 1960 water-distribution treaty brokered by the World Bank between Pakistan and India, allocating the western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan and the eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India.

  6. What is the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), and is Pakistan a signatory?

    An international treaty to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and promote disarmament; Pakistan is NOT a signatory to the NPT.

  7. What are the Nobel Prizes, and in which six categories are they awarded?

    Prestigious international awards established by Alfred Nobel, awarded in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economic Sciences.

  8. Which two Pakistanis have won the Nobel Peace Prize and Nobel Prize in Physics respectively?

    Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize (2014) for advocating girls' education; Dr. Abdus Salam won the Nobel Prize in Physics (1979).

  9. What is the highest civilian award of Pakistan?

    Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Order of Excellence).

  10. What is the highest military gallantry award of Pakistan?

    Nishan-e-Haider (Mark of the Lion), awarded for the highest acts of bravery, typically posthumously.

  11. Who was Quaid-e-Azam, and what role did he play in Pakistan's creation?

    Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan and leader of the All-India Muslim League, who became its first Governor-General in 1947.

  12. Who is referred to as the 'father of Pakistan's nuclear program'?

    Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan (Dr. A.Q. Khan).

  13. Who was Allama Muhammad Iqbal, and what is his significance to Pakistan?

    A poet-philosopher known as the 'Spiritual Father of Pakistan' who first articulated the idea of a separate Muslim state in his 1930 Allahabad Address.

  14. What is the role of the Chief Justice of Pakistan?

    The Chief Justice heads the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the country's highest judicial authority and final court of appeal.

  15. Who appoints the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) in Pakistan, and on whose advice?

    The President appoints the COAS on the advice of the Prime Minister.

  16. What is the difference between resignation and removal/impeachment of a public office holder?

    Resignation is a voluntary relinquishing of office by the holder; removal/impeachment is an involuntary removal through a formal constitutional or legal process.

  17. What constitutional process can remove a Prime Minister of Pakistan from office?

    A vote of no-confidence in the National Assembly, requiring a majority of the total membership to vote against the Prime Minister.

  18. What is the Olympic Games, and how frequently are the Summer Olympics held?

    The world's foremost international multi-sport event, with the Summer Olympics held every four years.

  19. In which sport did Pakistan win its first individual Olympic gold medal, and who won it?

    Athletics (javelin throw) — Arshad Nadeem won gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Pakistan's first individual Olympic gold.

  20. How often is the FIFA World Cup (football) held, and which body organizes it?

    Every four years, organized by FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association).

  21. What are the formats of international cricket recognized by the ICC?

    Test matches (5-day), One Day Internationals (ODIs, 50 overs per side), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is, 20 overs per side).

  22. In which years did Pakistan win the Cricket World Cup (ODI) and the T20 World Cup?

    Pakistan won the ODI Cricket World Cup in 1992 and the ICC T20 World Cup in 2009.

  23. What is the difference between the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games?

    The Asian Games is a continental multi-sport event for Asian nations; the Commonwealth Games is a multi-sport event for member nations of the Commonwealth of Nations (former British territories).

  24. What is artificial intelligence (AI), and what is machine learning?

    AI is the simulation of human intelligence by machines; machine learning is a subset of AI in which systems learn and improve from data without being explicitly programmed.

  25. What is 5G technology, and what advantage does it offer over 4G?

    5G is the fifth generation of mobile network technology offering significantly higher data speeds, lower latency, and greater device connectivity than 4G.

  26. What was Pakistan's first locally manufactured satellite, and what is the country's space agency?

    Badr-1 was Pakistan's first indigenous satellite (launched 1990); the national space agency is SUPARCO (Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission).

  27. What is the difference between a vaccine and an antibiotic?

    A vaccine stimulates the immune system to build immunity against a specific disease (preventive); an antibiotic is a medicine that kills or inhibits bacteria to treat an existing bacterial infection.

  28. What does CRISPR technology enable in modern science?

    CRISPR is a gene-editing tool that allows scientists to precisely add, remove, or alter sections of DNA in living organisms.

  29. What is renewable energy, and name three common sources?

    Energy from naturally replenished sources; three common sources are solar, wind, and hydropower.

  30. What is the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) primarily used for?

    It is a space telescope designed to observe the universe in infrared light, studying the earliest galaxies, star formation, and exoplanet atmospheres.

  31. What is the difference between weather and climate?

    Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place and time; climate is the average weather pattern of a region observed over a long period (typically 30+ years).

  32. What is the World Trade Organization (WTO), and what is its primary function?

    The WTO is the global international organization that regulates and facilitates trade between nations and resolves trade disputes.

Police Constable Test Current Affairs FAQ

What is in the Police Constable Test Current Affairs syllabus?

Police Constable Test Current Affairs is split into 4 chapters: National Current Affairs, International Current Affairs, Awards and Personalities and Recent Events in Sports and Science. Together they contain 11 topics.

How many chapters are in Police Constable Test Current Affairs?

4 chapters, containing 11 topics. The largest chapter is National Current Affairs, with 3 topics.

Are there flashcards for Police Constable Test Current Affairs?

Yes — a 52-card 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.