SBOTS General Knowledge & Current Affairs Syllabus

General Knowledge & Current Affairs syllabus — full chapter and topic list

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1. 1

   Pakistan Studies

   4 topics

   • Pakistan Movement & Independence
   • Constitution of Pakistan
   • Geography & Provinces
   • Major Institutions of Pakistan
2. 2

   World General Knowledge

   4 topics

   • World Geography & Capitals
   • International Organizations (UN, IMF, World Bank, WTO)
   • Inventions & Discoveries
   • Sports & Awards
3. 3

   Current Affairs

   4 topics

   • National Affairs of Pakistan
   • International Affairs
   • Economic & Financial Headlines
   • Recent Appointments & Summits
4. 4

   Everyday Science & IT

   3 topics

   • Basic Science Concepts
   • Computer & Internet Fundamentals
   • Digital Payments & Fintech Awareness
5. 5

   Islamic & Pakistan Studies Essentials

   2 topics

   • Islamic History Basics
   • Islamic Finance Principles

General Knowledge & Current Affairs flashcards for SBOTS

21 of 51 cards from the General Knowledge & Current Affairs deck — real questions with worked answers.

1. When did Pakistan gain independence, and who was its founder (Quaid-e-Azam)?

   Pakistan gained independence on 14 August 1947. Its founder was Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who became the first Governor-General.

2. What was the Lahore Resolution (Pakistan Resolution) and when was it passed?

   The Lahore Resolution, passed on 23 March 1940 at Minto Park, Lahore, demanded separate independent states for Muslims in the Muslim-majority regions of British India. It is the basis of Pakistan Day (23 March).

3. Who presented the Two-Nation Theory and what does it state?

   Associated with Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and championed by Allama Iqbal and Jinnah, the Two-Nation Theory holds that Hindus and Muslims are two distinct nations with separate religions, cultures and ways of life, justifying a separate Muslim homeland.

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

   The All-India Muslim League was founded in 1906 at Dhaka (Dacca).

5. When was the current (third) Constitution of Pakistan adopted and enforced?

   The 1973 Constitution was passed by the National Assembly on 10 April 1973 and came into force on 14 August 1973. It is Pakistan's current constitution.

6. What system of government does the 1973 Constitution establish for Pakistan?

   It establishes a federal parliamentary system with a President as head of state and a Prime Minister as head of government, and an Islamic Republic with a bicameral legislature (Parliament/Majlis-e-Shoora).

7. What are the two houses of Pakistan's Parliament and their seat counts?

   The National Assembly (lower house, 336 seats) and the Senate (upper house, 96 seats). Together they form the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament).

8. Which constitutional amendment of Pakistan gave more autonomy to provinces by abolishing the Concurrent List?

   The 18th Amendment (2010) abolished the Concurrent Legislative List, devolved many subjects to the provinces, and restored the parliamentary character of the 1973 Constitution.

9. Name the four provinces and the federal capital territory of Pakistan.

   Provinces: Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and Balochistan. The federal capital is Islamabad (Islamabad Capital Territory).

10. Which is the largest province of Pakistan by area, and which by population?

    By area the largest is Balochistan; by population the largest is Punjab.

11. What are the capitals of Pakistan's four provinces?

    Punjab: Lahore; Sindh: Karachi; Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Peshawar; Balochistan: Quetta.

12. What is the highest mountain peak in Pakistan and the second highest in the world?

    K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen) in the Karakoram Range, at 8,611 metres, is the highest in Pakistan and the world's second-highest peak.

13. Which river is the longest in Pakistan and the backbone of its irrigation system?

    The Indus River, which flows from Tibet through Pakistan to the Arabian Sea, is the longest and the basis of the country's canal irrigation network.

14. What is the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and its primary role?

    The SBP is Pakistan's central bank. It issues currency, formulates and implements monetary policy, regulates banks, manages foreign exchange reserves, and acts as banker to the government.

15. What is the role of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan?

    The FBR is the federal agency responsible for collecting taxes (income tax, sales tax, customs duty, federal excise) and enforcing tax laws and revenue policy.

16. Which body regulates the capital markets and corporate sector in Pakistan?

    The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) regulates the corporate sector, capital markets (including the Pakistan Stock Exchange), insurance, and non-banking financial companies.

17. What is NADRA and what does it do?

    The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) maintains the national citizen database and issues Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs), passports support, and other identity documents.

18. Name the continents of the world (seven).

    Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia (Oceania).

19. What are the capitals of Japan, China, India, and Bangladesh?

    Japan: Tokyo; China: Beijing; India: New Delhi; Bangladesh: Dhaka.

20. What are the capitals of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Russia?

    United Kingdom: London; France: Paris; Germany: Berlin; Russia: Moscow.

21. What are the capitals of the USA, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey?

    USA: Washington, D.C.; Canada: Ottawa; Saudi Arabia: Riyadh; Turkey: Ankara.

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