Readings for CSS 2023 (Special)/ 2024 exam

Special readings for CSS 2023 (Special)/ 2024 exam by CSS Exam Desk Team

Hot topics included —

1. China and the new Middle East
2. Reviewing Pakistan’s climate action
3. The Trinity of Taxation in Pakistan
4. Revisiting National Security Policy 2022-2026
5. Is there light at the end of the tunnel? (What to do with legacy power purchase agreements?, From gas addiction to green innovation, Energy solution: less, not more, govt)
6. Artificial Intelligence and the New World Order
7. Strategic Stability & Nuclear Deterrence In South Asia
8. Food Security in Pakistan: Historical & Contemporary Perspective
9. Authority and Democracy: Envisaging Local Government In Pakistan
10. ON BRICS EXPANSION: BRICS expansion could be a bad idea, A warning to the US, but not a new Cold War, Multipolar world — BRICS vs G7 — spurring return of coups in Africa?, China’s vision for the Global South, BRICS & the future of Chinese influence, Navigating the 21st century requires solidarity not polarity.
11. IEA GOVERNMENT IN AFGHANISTAN
12. NUCLEAR WEAPONS SHOULD BE RELICS OF THE PAST, Diplomacy crucial to ending world’s escalating arms race
13. AS THE LEGAL BATTLE OVER IIOJK CONTINUES- Historical injustices in Kashmir
14. PAKISTAN AMIDST A POLYCRISIS
15. Development is for the people
16. The Economics of Circular Debt
17. Addressing Pakistan’s trade imbalance
18. Pakistan’s climate journey in 16 months
19. Navigating Pakistan’s foreign policy challenges
20. President Xi’s vision for China-Africa cooperation
21. Pakistan’s energy policy: foresight versus hindsight
22. Resurgence of the Global South as challenges escalate
23. Historical evolution of the Islamic spiritual thought
24. The Global Security Initiative: Expectations & implications
25. A decade of CPEC – An Appraisal
26. A review of Pakistan’s higher judiciary
27. Pakistan’s Renewal of CISMOA With the US
28. The Geopolitics of the New India-Middle East-Europe Corridor: Will the US Plan to Counter China’s BRI Work? Pakistan at Crossroads of IMEEC and BRI?
29. Pakistan’s Climate Change and Food Security Challenges: Climate Change is an Existential Threat?
30. The Practice & Procedure Act 2023 and the Way Forward
31. Literacy concerns in Pakistan – Decoding facts
32. Russia and North Korea: an engagement that displeases US
33. Understanding the shifts in G20 and beyond: Multilateralism on the rise

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Related MCQs

1. Which one of the following sentences is grammatically wrong? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

   I gave Sarah a ride to work this morning.
   My friend Ismail and me went to the party.
   Before we left, Farah and I said goodbye to the host.
   Samra accidentally hit me with her bag.
   

   Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

2. The _________ reply of my sister conveyed the clear message that she was not happy with me. (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

   Vivacious
   Sinuous
   Gentle
   Terse
   

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3. The antonym of the word “Hapless” is? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

   Countless
   Fortunate
   Woeful
   Intensity
   

   Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

4. Change the voice of the following sentence: Rain disrupted the last day’s play between Pakistan and Australia. (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

   The last day’s play of Pakistan and Australia was disrupted by rain.
   Pakistan and Australia’s play of the last day as disrupted by rain.
   The last day’s play between Pakistan and Australia was disrupted by rain.
   The last day’s play between Pakistan and Australia were disrupted by rain.
   

   Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

5. The antonym of the word “Dwindle” is? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

   Decay
   Calculate
   Increase
   Support
   

   Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

6. Matter written by hand is? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

   Ascription
   Conscript
   Manuscript
   Scriptwriter
   

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7. The synonym of the word ‘Banish’ is? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

   Abhorrent
   Frank
   Exile
   Delight
   

   Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

8. The synonym of the word \'Brazen\' is? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

   Audacious
   Calm
   Affable
   Inessential
   

   Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

9. Change the voice of the following sentence: Can those happy moments be ever forgotten by me? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

   Shall I ever forget those happy moments?
   Can I ever forget those happy moments?
   Will I ever forget those happy moments?
   Could I ever forget those happy moments?
   

   Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

10. Which article of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973 states that Islam shall be the state religion? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    Article 3
    Article 4
    Article 2
    Article 1
    

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

11. The study of the relationship between environment and organism is? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    Gerontology
    Ecology
    Lithography
    Entomology
    

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

12. Which article of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973 states that Islam shall be the state religion? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    Article 3
    Article 4
    Article 2
    Article 1
    

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

13. Hear & See, Flower & Flour, Sell & Cell are the examples of? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    Homophone
    Homograph
    Eggcorn
    Oxymoron
    

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team