BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION 2021 FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER/SECTION OFFICER (B-17) IN THE SERVICES & GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT INDIAN HISTORY PERIOD – I Total Marks: 150 July 07, 2021 Time Allowed: 03 Hours NOTE: i Attempt five questions in all, by selecting at least TWO questions from each part….
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BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION 2021 FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER/SECTION OFFICER (B-17) IN THE SERVICES & GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT JOURNALISM/MASS COMMUNICATION Total Marks: 150 June 25, 2021 Time Allowed: 03 Hours NOTE: i Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks. ii All the parts (if any) of each…
Water Security and Transboundary Waters Introduction Water security concerns the availability, accessibility, quality, and sustainable management of water for people, economies, ecosystems, and societies. Water is essential for drinking, sanitation, agriculture, industry, energy production, public health, and biodiversity. When water supplies become unreliable or polluted, the consequences can extend into economic development, public health, social…
Energy Transition and Renewable Energy Introduction The energy transition is the transformation of energy systems from their existing structures toward more sustainable, secure, affordable, and lower-emission arrangements. It involves changes in how energy is produced, transported, stored, distributed, and consumed. The transition is driven by several factors: climate change mitigation, energy security, technological innovation, public…
Environmental Security and Resource Conflicts Introduction Environmental security examines how environmental conditions affect the safety, stability, livelihoods, and well-being of people and states. Pollution, ecosystem degradation, resource scarcity, climate change, and disasters can undermine economic activity, public health, food production, and political stability. Natural resources can also become sources of competition or conflict. Land, forests,…
Climate Finance and Climate Justice Introduction Climate finance refers to financial resources used to support climate change mitigation and adaptation. It can fund renewable energy, energy efficiency, resilient infrastructure, early warning systems, ecosystem restoration, disaster preparedness, and other measures that reduce climate risks. Climate finance is also a major issue in international relations because countries…
Climate Security and Climate Diplomacy Introduction Climate change is increasingly recognized as a factor that can intensify existing social, economic, political, and security pressures. Drought, extreme heat, floods, changing agricultural conditions, and declining ecosystem services can affect livelihoods, public health, migration, and competition over resources. These pressures may contribute to instability when they interact with…
Ijma 1 What does Ijma mean in Islamic jurisprudence? (a) Analogy (b) Consensus (c) Independent reasoning (d) None of these 2 In classical Sunni legal theory, Ijma is conventionally associated with agreement among: (a) All political rulers in history (b) Every individual Muslim on every issue (c) Qualified Muslim jurists on a legal ruling (d)…
Qiyas 1 What does Qiyas mean in Islamic jurisprudence? (a) Consensus (b) Analogical reasoning (c) Quranic recitation (d) None of these 2 What is the primary purpose of Qiyas? (a) To replace the Quran (b) To record Hadith chains (c) To extend a ruling to a new case because of a relevant shared cause (d)…
Ijtihad 1 What does Ijtihad mean in Islamic jurisprudence? (a) Consensus (b) Quranic recitation (c) Independent juristic effort to derive a ruling (d) None of these 2 A scholar qualified to undertake Ijtihad is traditionally called a: (a) Mujtahid (b) Mu’adhdhin (c) Qari in every context (d) None of these 3 Ijtihad is primarily associated…
Major Schools of Islamic Jurisprudence 1 What is a Madhhab in Islamic jurisprudence? (a) A Quranic chapter (b) A school or established tradition of legal interpretation (c) A type of pilgrimage (d) None of these 2 Which four schools are the major Sunni schools of jurisprudence? (a) Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi’i, and Hanbali (b) Umayyad, Abbasid,…
Hanafi School 1 The Hanafi school of Islamic jurisprudence is named after: (a) Imam Malik ibn Anas (b) Imam al-Shafi’i (c) Imam Abu Hanifah (d) None of these 2 What is the Hanafi school? (a) A major Sunni school of Islamic jurisprudence (b) A Hadith collection (c) A Quranic chapter (d) None of these 3…
International Law of the Sea 1. Introduction The international law of the sea is the body of international rules governing the use of oceans, seas, and maritime spaces. It regulates maritime boundaries, navigation, resource exploitation, marine environmental protection, scientific research, and the rights and duties of coastal and other states. The law of the sea…
International Criminal Court 1. Introduction The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a permanent international court established to prosecute individuals accused of the gravest crimes of concern to the international community. These crimes are genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression, subject to the Court’s jurisdictional requirements. The ICC was created by…
International Court of Justice 1. Introduction The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. It settles legal disputes submitted to it by states and provides advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and specialized agencies. Established under the UN Charter in 1945, the…
UN Peacekeeping 1. Introduction United Nations peacekeeping is an international mechanism designed to help countries affected by conflict create conditions for sustainable peace. It involves the deployment of military personnel, police officers, and civilian specialists under UN authority to support ceasefires, protect civilians, facilitate political processes, and strengthen institutions. Peacekeeping is not expressly described as…
UN General Assembly 1. Introduction The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. It provides a universal forum in which all UN member states can discuss international issues, express their positions, and participate in collective decision-making. It is often described as the most representative organ of…