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. Critically evaluate the socioeconomic and political implications of Corona virus and response of the world governments in general and Pakistan in particular to this novel menace.

Q.3. Identify the hurdles in peace negotiations between Afghan government and Taliban. Also recommend measure for the major stake holders to follow.

Q.4. CPEC is entering into a new phase with growing investment in economic zones, energy projects and development of Gwadar. Explain in detail its implications.

Q.5. US-China cold war is intensifying with the passage of time as it is no more only trade war or the encirclement of China but increasing tension between the two countries because of Corona.  Comment.

Q.6. Pakistan has to have a tilt towards Saudi Arabia but it cannot afford to antagonize Iran either. Elaborate.

Q.7. The future of Pakistan lies in building dams. Identify the hurdles and find the ways out.

Q.8. Critically evaluate the future of Kashmir and Pakistan’s policies towards it, especially in the context of Modi’s Hindutva led policy.

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