PPSC Lecturer Test Current Affairs, Everyday Science & Computer Studies (General Portion) Syllabus

Current Affairs, Everyday Science & Computer Studies (General Portion) syllabus: all 5 chapters

Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics.

1. 1

   National Current Affairs

   3 topics

   • Government and Policy Developments
   • Economy, CPEC and Development Projects
   • Recent Appointments and Events
2. 2

   International Current Affairs

   3 topics

   • Global Conflicts and Treaties
   • International Summits and Conferences
   • Nobel Prizes and Global Awards
3. 3

   Everyday Science

   4 topics

   • Basic Physics and Chemistry Concepts
   • Human Biology and Health
   • Environment and Ecology
   • Modern Scientific Developments
4. 4

   Basic Computer Studies

   4 topics

   • Computer Fundamentals and Hardware
   • Operating Systems and Software
   • MS Office and Productivity Tools
   • Internet, Networking and Cyber Awareness
5. 5

   English & Urdu Proficiency

   4 topics

   • English Grammar and Usage
   • Synonyms, Antonyms and Vocabulary
   • Urdu Grammar and Idioms
   • Sentence Correction and Comprehension

PPSC Lecturer Test Current Affairs, Everyday Science & Computer Studies (General Portion) flashcards — 50 questions with answers

1. What does CPEC stand for, and which two countries does it connect?

   China-Pakistan Economic Corridor; it connects China's Xinjiang region to Pakistan's Gwadar Port on the Arabian Sea.

2. Which Pakistani port is the centerpiece of CPEC, and in which province is it located?

   Gwadar Port, located in Balochistan province.

3. What is the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), and what is its primary function?

   The SBP is Pakistan's central bank; its primary functions are issuing currency, formulating monetary policy, and regulating the banking system.

4. In Pakistan's federal structure, who has the constitutional authority to present the annual federal budget?

   The Federal Finance Minister presents the budget in the National Assembly, on behalf of the federal government.

5. What is the IMF, and what kind of assistance does it typically provide to Pakistan?

   The International Monetary Fund is a global financial institution that provides balance-of-payments support and bailout loans, usually tied to economic reform conditions.

6. What is meant by 'fiscal deficit' in an economy?

   The fiscal deficit is the gap when a government's total expenditure exceeds its total revenue (excluding borrowings) in a financial year.

7. What is 'inflation' and which body in Pakistan controls it through monetary policy?

   Inflation is a sustained rise in the general price level of goods and services; the State Bank of Pakistan controls it through monetary policy.

8. What does GDP stand for, and what does it measure?

   Gross Domestic Product; it measures the total monetary value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a year.

9. What is the difference between a treaty and a ceasefire in international relations?

   A treaty is a formal, binding written agreement between states, while a ceasefire is a temporary halt in fighting that may not be legally binding or permanent.

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

    The UNSC is the UN organ responsible for international peace and security; it has 5 permanent members (US, UK, France, Russia, China) with veto power.

11. Which organization awards the Nobel Peace Prize, and in which city is it announced?

    The Norwegian Nobel Committee awards the Nobel Peace Prize; it is announced in Oslo, Norway.

12. In which field is there no Nobel Prize, leading to the creation of awards like the Fields Medal?

    Mathematics; the Fields Medal serves as a high honor in that field instead.

13. What is the G20, and what does it represent?

    The G20 is an international forum of 19 major economies plus the European Union (now also the African Union), representing the world's largest economies for global economic cooperation.

14. What is the difference between SAARC and ASEAN?

    SAARC is the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (South Asian countries), while ASEAN is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Southeast Asian countries).

15. What is the COP (Conference of the Parties) summit associated with?

    COP is the annual United Nations climate change conference where countries negotiate action on global warming under the UNFCCC.

16. State Newton's First Law of Motion.

    An object remains at rest or in uniform motion in a straight line unless acted upon by an external net force (the law of inertia).

17. What is the formula for force according to Newton's Second Law?

    Force = mass x acceleration (F = ma).

18. What is the SI unit of electric current, and what does it measure?

    The ampere (A); it measures the rate of flow of electric charge.

19. State Ohm's Law and its formula.

    The current through a conductor is directly proportional to the voltage across it (at constant temperature); V = I x R.

20. What is the chemical symbol and atomic number of Oxygen?

    Symbol O, atomic number 8.

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