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YPIP General Knowledge and Current Affairs Syllabus

The General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus for YPIP in full: 5 chapters and 21 topics, every one listed below, plus 51 General Knowledge and Current Affairs flashcards with answers.

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General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus: all 5 chapters

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  1. Pakistan Studies

     4 topics
    • Pakistan Movement and Ideology
    • Constitution of Pakistan
    • Geography of Pakistan
    • Government and Political System

  2. Current Affairs

     5 topics
    • National Current Affairs
    • International Current Affairs
    • Important Days and Events
    • Awards and Honours
    • Sports and Personalities

  3. World Affairs and Organizations

     4 topics
    • United Nations and Agencies
    • International Financial Institutions
    • Capitals, Currencies and Borders
    • Major Treaties and Summits

  4. Everyday Science

     4 topics
    • Physics in Daily Life
    • Chemistry and Biology Basics
    • Human Body and Health
    • Environment and Technology

  5. Computer and IT Awareness

     4 topics
    • Computer Fundamentals
    • MS Office and Applications
    • Internet and Networking
    • Information Security Basics

YPIP General Knowledge and Current Affairs flashcards — 51 questions with answers

  1. What is the Two-Nation Theory that underpinned the Pakistan Movement?

    The ideology that Muslims and Hindus are two distinct nations with their own customs, religion, and traditions, and therefore Muslims needed a separate homeland. It was the ideological basis for the creation of Pakistan.

  2. In which year and city was the Pakistan Resolution (Lahore Resolution) passed?

    It was passed on 23 March 1940 in Lahore (Minto Park, now Iqbal Park), at the All-India Muslim League session.

  3. Who is known as the 'Spiritual Father' of Pakistan for first presenting the idea of a separate Muslim state in 1930?

    Allama Muhammad Iqbal, in his presidential address at the Allahabad session of the Muslim League in 1930.

  4. Who coined the name 'Pakistan' and in which pamphlet?

    Choudhry Rahmat Ali, in his 1933 pamphlet 'Now or Never'. The name represents Punjab, Afghania, Kashmir, Sindh, and Balochistan.

  5. On what date did Pakistan gain independence, and who was its first Governor-General?

    Pakistan gained independence on 14 August 1947. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was its first Governor-General.

  6. When was the current (1973) Constitution of Pakistan enforced, and what form of government does it establish?

    It was enforced on 14 August 1973 and establishes a federal parliamentary form of government with a bicameral legislature.

  7. How many fundamental rights schemes and how is the legislature structured under the 1973 Constitution?

    The Parliament (Majlis-e-Shoora) is bicameral: the National Assembly (lower house) and the Senate (upper house). The President is head of state and the Prime Minister is head of government.

  8. What does the 18th Amendment (2010) to the Constitution of Pakistan primarily achieve?

    It devolved significant powers from the federal government to the provinces, abolished the concurrent legislative list, renamed NWFP to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and curtailed presidential powers.

  9. What is the total number of seats in Pakistan's Senate and the term of a Senator?

    The Senate has 96 members, and each Senator serves a term of 6 years, with half retiring every 3 years.

  10. What is the official name of Pakistan and its national language?

    The Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Its national language is Urdu, while English is an official language.

  11. Which countries share land borders with Pakistan?

    India (east), Afghanistan (west/northwest), Iran (southwest), and China (northeast). The coastline lies along the Arabian Sea to the south.

  12. What is the highest mountain peak in Pakistan and its height?

    K2 (also called Mount Godwin-Austen), at 8,611 meters, the second-highest mountain in the world after Mount Everest.

  13. Which is the longest river of Pakistan, and what is the world's largest earth-filled dam built on it?

    The Indus River is the longest. The Tarbela Dam, built on the Indus, is one of the world's largest earth-filled dams.

  14. Name Pakistan's four provinces and their respective capitals.

    Punjab (Lahore), Sindh (Karachi), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Peshawar), and Balochistan (Quetta).

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

    Balochistan is the largest by area, while Punjab is the largest by population.

  16. What is the Khojak Pass / Khyber Pass significance, and which mountain range separates Pakistan from Afghanistan?

    The Khyber Pass is a historic strategic pass connecting Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Hindu Kush mountain range (along with the Sulaiman Range) lies along this western frontier.

  17. Who appoints the Prime Minister of Pakistan and how is the PM removed?

    The Prime Minister is the leader of the majority in the National Assembly, formally appointed by the President. The PM can be removed by a vote of no-confidence in the National Assembly.

  18. What is the term of the National Assembly and the minimum age to become a member?

    The National Assembly's term is 5 years. The minimum age to be a member is 25 years.

  19. Who is the head of the judiciary in Pakistan and what is the apex court?

    The Chief Justice of Pakistan heads the judiciary, and the Supreme Court of Pakistan is the apex court.

  20. What is the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) responsible for?

    It is a constitutional body responsible for organizing and conducting free, fair, and transparent elections, preparing electoral rolls, and delimiting constituencies.

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  1. What is the name of Pakistan's central bank and its primary function?

    The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Its primary functions include issuing currency, regulating monetary policy, and supervising the banking system.

  2. What is CPEC and which two countries does it connect?

    The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a flagship project of China's Belt and Road Initiative connecting Gwadar Port in Pakistan to Kashgar in China through infrastructure and energy projects.

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

    Gwadar Port, located in the province of Balochistan on the Arabian Sea.

  4. What is the FATF and why has Pakistan been relevant to it in current affairs?

    The Financial Action Task Force, an inter-governmental body that sets standards against money laundering and terror financing. Pakistan was placed on its 'grey list' and later removed (October 2022) after meeting action-plan requirements.

  5. What does 'BRICS' stand for and which countries originally formed it?

    Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. It is an association of major emerging economies (recently expanded with new members).

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

    A Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance founded in 2001. Yes, Pakistan became a full member in 2017.

  7. What event is commemorated on 23 March in Pakistan?

    Pakistan Day (Pakistan Resolution Day), commemorating the Lahore Resolution of 1940 and the adoption of the first constitution in 1956.

  8. What is observed internationally on 8 March every year?

    International Women's Day, celebrating women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements.

  9. What does 5 June commemorate globally?

    World Environment Day, led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to encourage awareness and action for the environment.

  10. What is celebrated on 24 October each year, and why is the date significant?

    United Nations Day, marking the anniversary of the UN Charter coming into force in 1945.

  11. What is observed on 5 February in Pakistan?

    Kashmir Solidarity Day, expressing solidarity with the people of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir.

  12. What is the highest civilian award of Pakistan?

    Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Order of Excellence), the highest civilian honour awarded for outstanding service to the nation.

  13. What is the highest military/gallantry award of Pakistan?

    Nishan-e-Haider (Mark of the Lion), awarded for the highest acts of bravery in the face of the enemy.

  14. Which Pakistani has won the Nobel Peace Prize, and in what year?

    Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 (jointly with Kailash Satyarthi) for the struggle against the suppression of children and for the right of all children to education.

  15. Which Pakistani scientist won the Nobel Prize in Physics and in what year?

    Dr. Abdus Salam won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1979 for his contribution to the electroweak unification theory.

  16. In which years did Pakistan win the Cricket World Cup and the T20 World Cup?

    Pakistan won the ODI Cricket World Cup in 1992 (captain Imran Khan) and the ICC T20 World Cup in 2009 (captain Younis Khan).

  17. What is Pakistan's national sport, and in which sport has Pakistan won multiple world titles historically?

    Field hockey is the national sport, in which Pakistan won multiple Olympic gold medals and World Cups. Pakistan has also dominated squash historically (e.g., Jahangir Khan, Jansher Khan).

  18. Which Pakistani won an individual Olympic gold medal, in which event and year?

    Arshad Nadeem won Olympic gold in the men's javelin throw at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with a record-setting throw.

  19. When was the United Nations founded and how many member states does it currently have?

    The UN was founded on 24 October 1945. It currently has 193 member states.

  20. Name the five permanent members of the UN Security Council (P5).

    China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Each holds veto power.

  21. Where is the UN headquarters located, and who is the current UN Secretary-General?

    The UN headquarters is in New York City, USA. The current Secretary-General is Antonio Guterres of Portugal.

  22. What does WHO stand for and where is it headquartered?

    The World Health Organization, a UN specialized agency for international public health, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

  23. What is UNESCO responsible for, and where is it headquartered?

    The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, which promotes education, science, culture, and protects World Heritage Sites. It is headquartered in Paris, France.

  24. What is the primary function of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and where is it headquartered?

    The IMF promotes global monetary cooperation and financial stability, and provides loans to countries facing balance-of-payments problems. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C., USA.

  25. What is the World Bank's main purpose and what are its two main institutions?

    The World Bank provides loans and grants for development and poverty reduction. Its two main institutions are the IBRD (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development) and the IDA (International Development Association).

  26. What is the difference in focus between the IMF and the World Bank?

    The IMF focuses on macroeconomic stability and short-term balance-of-payments support, while the World Bank focuses on long-term economic development and poverty reduction through project financing.

  27. What is the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and where is it headquartered?

    A regional development bank that promotes social and economic development in Asia and the Pacific. It is headquartered in Manila, Philippines.

  28. What is the AIIB and which country leads it?

    The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, a multilateral development bank focused on infrastructure in Asia, led by China and headquartered in Beijing.

  29. What are the capitals and currencies of China and Japan?

    China: capital Beijing, currency Renminbi/Yuan (CNY). Japan: capital Tokyo, currency Yen (JPY).

  30. What is the currency of Pakistan and the currency used in Saudi Arabia?

    Pakistan uses the Pakistani Rupee (PKR), and Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi Riyal (SAR).

  31. What is the Durand Line and the Radcliffe Line?

    The Durand Line is the international border between Pakistan and Afghanistan (demarcated in 1893). The Radcliffe Line is the boundary between Pakistan and India, drawn in 1947 by Sir Cyril Radcliffe at Partition.

YPIP General Knowledge and Current Affairs FAQ

What is in the YPIP General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus?

YPIP General Knowledge and Current Affairs is split into 5 chapters: Pakistan Studies, Current Affairs, World Affairs and Organizations, Everyday Science and Computer and IT Awareness. Together they contain 21 topics.

How many chapters are in YPIP General Knowledge and Current Affairs?

5 chapters, containing 21 topics. The largest chapter is Current Affairs, with 5 topics.

Are there flashcards for YPIP General Knowledge and Current Affairs?

Yes — a 51-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.