Current Affairs

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE – II

(CURRENT AFFAIRS)

TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS

MAXIMUM MARKS: 100

NOTE:   

(i) SUBJECTIVE PART is to be attempted on separate answer book.

(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from SUBJECTIVE PART. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.

(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.

(iv) Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q. Paper.

(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be crossed.

(vi)  Extra attempt of any question or any part of the question will not be considered.


PART II – SUBJECTIVE PART

Q.2. Discuss the Economic Components of  the US Indo-Pacific Strategy.  How it will accelerate the competition between Beijing and Washington?

Q.3. Enunciate how the Abraham Accords could create real peace in the Middle East?

Q.4. The emerging Geo-political landscape is paving the way of Pak-Iran blossoming ties. Discuss.

Q.5.  The demise of the foundational New START treaty could usher in an era of unconstrained nuclear competition between the US and render the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Architecture obsolete. Discuss.

Q.6. Given the problems that Pakistan is facing today, what is your vision of Pakistan in the year 2021? How, in your opinion, can be its internal and external problems solved?

Q.7. The newly elected government in USA offers Pakistan an opportunity to build constructive relations with America. Comment.

Q.8. Afghan peace process provides great opportunities for Pakistan to maintain regional peace and stability. Describe the significance of Afghan peace process in the light of above mentioned statement.

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