Importance of Hadith 1 What is the basic meaning of Hadith in Islamic scholarship? (a) Historical geography (b) Poetry (c) Reports concerning the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (d) None of these 2 Which source is the primary source of Islamic guidance? (a) Quran (b) Historical chronicles (c) Philosophy (d) None of these 3 Hadith is particularly…
Selected Ahadith on Faith 1 Which famous Hadith begins with the concept of intentions? (a) “Actions are judged by intentions.” (b) “The strong believer is better.” (c) “Religion is sincere advice.” (d) None of these 2 According to the Hadith of Jibril, the first level of religion mentioned is: (a) Ihsan (b) Islam (c) Iman…
Sunan Ibn Majah 1 What is the full name of the compiler of Sunan Ibn Majah? (a) Muhammad ibn Ismail al-Bukhari (b) Muhammad ibn Yazid Ibn Majah (c) Ahmad ibn Shu‘ayb al-Nasa’i (d) None of these 2 Ibn Majah is generally associated with which city? (a) Qazwin (b) Makkah (c) Damascus (d) None of these…
Sunan al-Nasa’i 1 What is the full name of the compiler of Sunan al-Nasa’i? (a) Ahmad ibn Shu‘ayb al-Nasa’i (b) Muhammad ibn Ismail al-Bukhari (c) Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj (d) None of these 2 In which century AH did Imam al-Nasa’i die? (a) 1st century AH (b) 2nd century AH (c) 3rd century AH (d) None…
Emerging Strategic Weapons and Technologies Introduction Technological change is transforming the character of strategic competition. Traditional nuclear strategy focused heavily on nuclear weapons, ballistic missiles, submarines and strategic bombers. Contemporary strategic competition increasingly involves cyber capabilities, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, hypersonic weapons, space systems, advanced missile defences, directed-energy technologies and other emerging capabilities. These technologies…
NPT, CTBT and Nuclear Institutions Introduction The global nuclear order is supported by a network of treaties, organizations, safeguards, export-control arrangements and diplomatic mechanisms. Among the most important elements are the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, commonly known as the NPT, and the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, commonly known as the CTBT. The NPT…
Nuclear Disarmament and Arms Control Introduction Nuclear disarmament refers to the reduction and eventual elimination of nuclear weapons. Arms control refers to negotiated or unilateral measures designed to regulate, limit, reduce, manage or increase transparency concerning weapons and military capabilities. The two concepts are related but are not identical. Disarmament has an ultimate objective of…
Nuclear Proliferation and Non-Proliferation Introduction Nuclear proliferation refers to the spread of nuclear weapons, nuclear weapons capabilities or the capacity to develop such weapons from one state or actor to another. Nuclear non-proliferation refers to international efforts to prevent the further spread of nuclear weapons and associated capabilities. The proliferation problem has several dimensions. States…
Nuclear Deterrence and Strategic Stability Introduction Nuclear deterrence refers to the use of nuclear capabilities, or the threat of their use, to prevent an adversary from taking unacceptable military action. The central idea is that an adversary will refrain from attacking when it believes that the expected consequences of doing so will be greater than…
BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Samungli Road, Quetta Cantt. COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER (B-17) / SECTION OFFICER (B-17) IN THE S & GA DEPARTMENT INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Total Marks: 150 November 30, 2016 Time Allowed: 03 Hours Note: Attempt any five questions. All carry equal marks. Q-1 Discuss the subject’s significance and…
BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Samungli Road, Quetta Cantt. COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF BCS (EB) OFFICERS/SECTION OFFICERS B-17 IN THE S&GAD GOVT. OF BALOCHISTAN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Time Allowed: 03 Hours JUN 15, 2010 (02:30 PM) Total Marks: 150 Note: ATTEMPT ANY FIVE QUESTIONS. ALL QUESTIONS CARRY EQUAL MARKS. Q-1. Evaluate the Mandate System…
BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Samungli Road, Quetta Cantt. COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST(s) OF BCS (EB) OFFICER B-17 / SECTION OFFICER B-17 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Total Marks: 150 Saturday, February 07, 2009 Time Allowed: 03 Hours Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Q-1. Discuss Economic causes of Iraq Invasion by USA. Q-2….
BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Samungli Road, Quetta Cantt COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF SECTION OFFICERS B-17 IN THE S&GAD GOVT OF BALOCHISTAN INDIAN HISTORY PERIOD – II Total Marks 150 April 9, 2012 09:30 AM Time Allowed 03 Hours NOTE Attempt any Five questions At least Two Questions from each part All Questions carry…
Balochistan Public Service Commission Samungli Road, Quetta Cantt. COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST(s) OF BCS (EB) OFFICER B-17 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Marks: 150 Monday, March 05, 2007 (02:30 PM) Time: 03 Hours Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Q-1. What are the implications of WTO rules on Third World? Q-2. Discuss Palestine…
Sahih Muslim 1 Who compiled Sahih Muslim? (a) Imam al-Bukhari (b) Imam Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj (c) Imam Abu Dawood (d) None of these 2 The full name of Imam Muslim was: (a) Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj (b) Muslim ibn Isma’il (c) Muhammad ibn Muslim al-Bukhari (d) None of these 3 Imam Muslim was born in: (a)…
Sahih Bukhari 1 Who compiled Sahih al-Bukhari? (a) Imam Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj (b) Imam Abu Dawood (c) Imam Muhammad ibn Isma’il al-Bukhari (d) None of these 2 What is the commonly used full title of Sahih al-Bukhari? (a) Al-Jami al-Musnad al-Sahih al-Mukhtasar min Umur Rasul Allah wa Sunanihi wa Ayyamihi (b) Al-Jami al-Kabir (c) Al-Muwatta…
Neoliberal Institutionalism 1. Introduction Neoliberal institutionalism is a major approach within International Relations that explains how states can cooperate despite operating in an anarchic international system. The theory accepts some important assumptions of realism, particularly the absence of a central world government and the continuing importance of states. However, it argues that international institutions can…
Liberalism 1. Introduction Liberalism is one of the major theoretical traditions in International Relations. It emphasizes the possibilities of cooperation, institutions, economic interdependence, democracy and international law. Unlike theories that view international politics primarily through competition for power, liberal approaches argue that states can develop durable patterns of cooperation even in an anarchic international system….
Classical Realism 1. Introduction Classical realism is one of the most influential theories of International Relations. It explains international politics primarily through power, national interest, human nature and the struggle for survival. Classical realists argue that states operate in an international environment in which there is no central authority capable of reliably protecting them. Consequently,…
Neorealism 1. Introduction Neorealism, also called structural realism, is a major theory of International Relations developed primarily by Kenneth Waltz. Neorealism retains the realist emphasis on power, security and state survival but explains international behaviour differently from classical realism. Instead of focusing primarily on human nature, neorealism emphasizes the structure of the international system, especially…