Current Affairs (CSS 2023) – CSS Exam Desk
Current Affairs (CSS 2023) – CSS Exam Desk
In Current Affairs paper, facts and figures on economy, energy, etc., would fetch
additional marks. Drawing diagrams, where necessary, would also benefit you.
This does not, at all, mean that one should start the answer of a question on
terrorism by sketching weapons and bullets. Having a fair idea of how to draw the
World Map, Map of Pakistan and of South Asia would be beneficial.
relationship between Pakistan and Russia and the future of Pak-Russia relations.
Pakistan relations with the United States: History of Pak-US relations, pros
and cons of a long-term engagement with US, Pak-US relations in post 9/11
scenario, Pak-US relations under Trump and Biden regime.
Pakistan’s relations with regional and international organizations: This
includes the United Nations (UN), the South Asian Association for Regional
Cooperation (SAARC), Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO),
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the World Trade Organization
(WTO), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Financial Action Task Force
(FATF) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Focus on the role of UN in
resolving issues related to Pakistan/South Asia. Pakistan’s contribution to the UN
especially peacekeeping missions, India’s bid regarding permanent
membership of UNSC and challenges for Pakistan, SAARC and its role, making
SAARC an effective regional organization, ECO and its role in regional politics,
role of OIC and challenges and reasons for failure in the uniting the Muslim
world, OIC and the Middle-East crisis, WTO: function of WTO, various bodies
of WTO, agreements under WTO, impact of WTO on world’s economy, WTO
and Pakistan, impact of WTO on the economy of Pakistan, FATF and Pakistan:
the impact of being in the ‘Grey list’, the role and remit of the World Health
Organization (WHO) and the pandemic.
Pakistan’s relations with the Muslim world (Iran, Saudi Arabia and
Turkey): This includes the history of their relationships, Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI)
gas pipeline, CPEC and its impact on Pak-Iran relations, future prospects of Pak-
Iran relations, the recent Turkey-Pakistan increasing defense ties.
→ 6. Since 1970 every election was accused of rigging, what electoral reforms you
will suggest improving electoral system of Pakistan? (CSS 2015)
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8. Do you believe that main cause of 2014 flood was Indian ‘water terrorism’ or it
was due to awful mismanagement of water resources in Pakistan? (CSS 2015)
9. Critically evaluate the counter-terrorism policy of Pakistan and suggest measures
to eradicate this evil. (CSS 2015)
10. Critically appreciate the decision making in Pakistan regarding energy crisis in
Pakistan. (CSS 2014)
11. What is character-building? Assess the factor (character building) in education
systems of Pakistan and give suggestions for improvement. (CSS 2014)
12. How can the governing structures have the capacity to neutralize threats to
internal security of Pakistan? (CSS 2019)
13. Why was Pakistan placed on the ‘Grey List’ of Financial Action Task Force
(FATF)? What are the implications and what measures should Pakistan take to
move out of this list? (CSS 2020)
14. Discuss the successes and failures of political parties in bringing about a
meaningful change in Pakistan. (CSS 2013)
15. Discuss the causes of extremism and militancy in Pakistani society. Suggest ways
and means for the state organs to overcome these problems. (CSS 2013)
16. Critically evaluate the causes of Energy crisis in Pakistan and its consequences
for the economic growth and social fabric in the country. (CSS 2013)
17. Discuss the impact of foreign aid on Pakistan in post 9/11 scenario. (CSS 2012)
18. How can the energy crisis of Pakistan be resolved? (CSS 2012)
19. Discuss issues in the higher educational system vis-a-vis 18th amendment in
Pakistan. (2012)
20. How the corruption be managed in Pakistan? (CSS 2012)
21. How Pakistan can reduce foreign debt? Suggest mechanism in Pakistan
economy to handle external perspective of Pakistan economy. (CSS 2011)
22. What can be the strategies to reduce dependency of education sector on
governmental funding? (CSS 2011)
23. Give suggestions to manage political instability in Pakistan. (CSS 2011)
24. Numerous political systems- Parliamentary as well as Presidential have been in
vogue in Pakistan with limited success. Draft your own proposed but practical
system that would result in good governance of the country. Stipulate the
reasons and conditions for its success. (CSS 2022)
1. Critically Examine/Examine China Strategic vision behind ‘The Bell and Road
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Initiative (BRI)’ also known as One Belt One Road (OBOR). (CSS 2019) (CSS
2017)
19. The 2021 Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan presents regional and global
challenges. Elaborate on the anticipated policies of the Taliban government and
the regional and global response. (CSS 2022)
20. Propose prospective foreign policy options for Pakistan in the wake of the
Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022. (CSS 2022)
Topic 2: Pakistan’s relations with the Muslim World (Iran, Saudi Arabia,
Indonesia, Turkey)
1. Discuss in detail the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline and challenges to it. (CSS 2018)
Topic 3: Pakistan’s relations with the United States
1. What are the opportunities and challenges for Pakistan as one of the new
members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)? (CSS 2018)
2. Substantiate Pakistan’s role in UN peace keeping missions. (CSS 2014)
3. Discuss the role of OIC, GCC, and Arab league in the Middle East Crisis and
conflicts. (CSS 2020)
4. Give recommendations to make SAARC an effective organization at regional
level keeping in view success of European Union. (CSS 2011)
5. Muslim Ummah has failed to unite under one roof. The leadership, their internal
wrangling, and sectarian divide keeps them away from each other. No wonder
the Muslim world is in shambles in their home countries, at the OIC level, and
→ at international forums. Taking a tag from above, discuss ways and means to
unite the Muslim Ummah with a pragmatic approach. (CSS 2022)
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1. Elaborate the reasons and impacts on Donald Trump withdrawal from climate
change Paris agreement 2015. (CSS 2019)
2. Discuss the adverse impact of climate change on the world and the measures
recently adopted by the Paris Conference to address this issue. (CSS 2016)
3. Elaborate the reasons and impacts of Donald Trump’s withdrawal from Climate
Change Paris Agreement 2015? (CSS 2019)
4. What impact global climate change will have on the water resources of
Pakistan? How will it affect inter- provincial harmony? (CSS 2020)
5. Evaluate the significance of water conflict between India and Pakistan in global
perspective of climate change. (CSS 2012)
6. What is climate change impact? What are its implications on Pakistan? How to
manage climate change in policy and practice? (CSS 2011)
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Topic 14: Nuclear Politics in South Asia
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Topic 15: International Trade (Doha Development Round and Bali Package)
1. The US and China have been in an ongoing trade war since 2018. In academic
circles, it has been argued that this conflict may as well be the Second Cold
War. Critically evaluate the future world order with main actors such as China,
Russia and the US. (CSS 2022)
Topic 16: Cooperation and Competition in Arabian Sea, Indian and Pacific
Oceans.
1. Critically examine the Donald Trump’s Policy for South Asia and its implications
for Pakistan and the region. (CSS 2018)
2. How the US is trying to keep its dominant position in the Asia-Pacific and what
is the China’s response to it? (CSS 2018)
3. The impact of burgeoning US-India strategic partnership over the security
situation of the region and Indian Ocean Region. (CSS 2017)
4. Discuss the strategic contours of Indo-US evolving partnership and how will it
impact Pakistan-US and Pakistan-China relations? (CSS 2020)
5. Strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific region is increasingly becoming
intense. Define the interests and the role of US, China, India, Japan, and
Australia in the geopolitics of Indo-Pacific region. (CSS 2020)
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1. What are the causes of ‘Arab Spring’? Identify their impacts on the future
politics of the region? (CSS 2015)
2. Describe the 2017 Qatar Diplomatic Crisis and its impact on the Middle East?
(CSS 2018)
3. Critically analyze the newly established Islamic Military Alliance and its future
implications for the Muslim World? (CSS 2018)
4. Critically analyze the US-Russia relations in context of ISIS and its impact on the
security situation of Middle East? (CSS 2017)
5. How do you see recent developments in the Middle East, particularly with
reference to deteriorating relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran? What role,
if any, Pakistan could play in reducing the tensions between the two Muslim
countries? (CSS 2016)
6. How will ‘Arab spring’ effect the political and security environment in the Arab
World? (CSS 2013)
1. Given the volatile lockdown in Indian Occupied Kashmir, what are the viable
policy choices available to Pakistan? What can Pakistan realistically do to ease
the sufferings of Kashmiri people? (CSS 2020)
2. Resolution of Kashmir issue between India and Pakistan can bring peace and
prosperity in the region. Discuss. (CSS 2013)
1. Examine the emerging strategic competition between China and the US and its
impact on the global order. (CSS 2016)
2. Substantiate Pakistan’s role in Commonwealth. (CSS 2012)
3. Note: Poverty & Trade in South Asia and the role of SAARC (CSS 2022)
4. Note: A comparison of leadership qualities between Xi Jinping of China and Joe
Biden of the US
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5. Note: 2022 FIFA world cup and politics of the Arab World (CSS 2022)
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First thing you have to do is to read the statement of the question you are going to
attempt again and again. Try to pick the essence of what examiner has asked and then
answer accordingly. Candidates, in a hurry to answer the question, often do not get
the central point of the question. As a result, they fail to produce a relevant answer.
Read a question three times, at least, and then answer it. Never forget that the pattern
of your answer must, in sequence, be: introduction, content body and conclusion. Try
to give maximum headings in the content part. Try to avoid a single-word heading.
Make it self-explanatory. For example, while answering the question ‘Why Pakistan is
facing economic instability’, you may give a heading in the following ways:
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Choose the second one, because it is more explanatory. The examiner will have an
idea of your argument from this heading. This will save him from reading your content
as he has already gotten the gist of your argument. Further, his eyes will catch any
important highlighted fact you have written below your heading. This will facilitate him
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a lot; surely, to your benefit.
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Related MCQs
1. The density of water is greatest at? (CSS 2011 General Science & Ability Paper)
A. 4 °C
B. 0 °C
C. -32 °C
D. 100 °C
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A. Humayun
B. Akbar
C. Jahangir
D. Shah Jahan
A. USA
B. Canada
C. France
D. China
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4. East India company was established in? (CSS 2012 Current Affairs Paper)
A. 1603
B. 1602
C. 1600
D. None of these
6. The Hamas movement was founded in Gaza (Palestine) in 1987 by? (PPSC
Assistant Director Accounts, Finance & Audit Test, July 14, 2024)
A. Ibrahim Ghosheh
B. Khaled Misha\\\'al
C. Sheikh Ahmed Yasin
D. Mahmoud al-Zahar
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7. Pharaoh and his troops were drowned in? (CSS 2023 Special Islamic Studies
Paper)
A. Black Sea
B. Dead Sea
C. Red Sea
D. Mediterranean Sea
8. How many official working language are recognized by UNO? (CSS 2011
Current Affairs Paper)
A. 8
B. 6
C. 7
D. 4
A. Integumentary
B. Muscular
C. Epithelial
D. None of these
10. The most suitable thermometer for measuring the boiling point of water is?
(CSS 2011 General Science & Ability Paper)
A. Mercury thermometer
B. Alcohol thermometer
C. Bimetallic thermometer
11. International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is observed
annually on? (CSS 2013 Current Affairs Paper)
A. 25th December
B. 23rd November
C. 25th November
D. None of these
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12. Prophet Muhammad ( )صلی ہللا علیہ وسلمopened the doors of Masjid-e-Nabawi to
give the Christian pilgrims a safe space to pray. They were from which city?
(CSS 2021 Islamic Studies Paper)
A. Najrān
B. Riyadh
C. Taif
D. Hijaz
A. Gagarhwal
B. Mehmadpur
C. Sirhind
D. None of these
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14. The sum of the kinetic energy and potential energy of an oscillating body is?
(CSS 2014 General Science & Ability Paper)
15. Suez canal was nationalized by Egypt on? (CSS 2015 Current Affairs Paper)
16. The book “Khilafat o Malokiyat” is authored by? (CSS 2023 Special Islamic
Studies Paper)
A. Maulana Safi ud din Mubark Puri
B. S. Sulaiman Nadvi
C. S. Abul Alaa Maududi
D. None of these
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17. The protein molecule is made of? (CSS 2024 General Science & Ability Paper)
A. Alkaloids
B. Nucleosides
C. Short range chain of amino acids
D. Long range chain of amino acids
18. What does AD Hoc stands for? (CSS 2014 Current Affairs Paper)
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A. For a particular purpose only
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B. Considered
C. Premeditative
D. None of these
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19. The ozone layer protects the Earth from rays sent down by the Sun? (CSS 2011
General Science & Ability Paper)
A. Ultraviolet rays
B. Infrared rays
C. Gamma rays
D. Radioactive rays
A. 56 ft
B. 100 f
C. 120 ft
D. 1120 ft
21. The SYNONYM of the word \"TIRADE\" is? (CSS 2013 English Precis &
Composition Paper)
A. Torture
B. Argument
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C. Procession
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D. Angry Speech
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22. Name the 1st man who issued regular order to collect and write Ahadis? (CSS
2010 Islamic Studies Paper)
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24. The SYNONYM of the word \"PALL\" is? (CSS 2016 English Precis &
Composition Paper)
A. Light
B. Carry
C. Horror
D. Satiate
25. PRODA (Public Representative Office Disqualification Act) was passed in? (CSS
2022 Pakistan Affairs Paper)
A. January 1950
B. January 1959
C. January 1949
D. None of these
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