Current Affairs CSS Paper 1981

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION 1981
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER II – Current Affairs
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 100

Note: Attempt any Five questions. Questions No.1 is compulsory. All questions carry equal marks.

1. Write about the following “Who is who”;
   (a) Dr. Habib Chatti (b) Lady Diana Spencer (c) Javier Perez de Culler (d) Muhammad Ali Rajai (e) Philip C. Habib

2. “Despite an enormous expansion of power, the Soviet Union has no assured destiny of success in the Third World.” In the light of the above statement, discuss the basic objectives, instruments an effectiveness of Soviet Third World strategy.

3. Trace the historical development Non-Alignment Movement.

4. Analyse ‘Assertive AMERICA’ under Reagan Administration.

5. What factors are defying the solution of the Middle East Dispute?

6. “A deeper analysis of “peaceful co-existence” reveal that it is intended to be the policy framework of Soviet interventionist activities.” Discuss the statement in regard to Soviet intervention activities.” Discuss the statement in regard to Soviet intervention activities.” Discuss the statement in regard to Soviet intervention in the Third World countries.

7. Write a comprehensive note on Poland crisis.

8. Discuss the working of the anti-revolutionary forces in Iran.

9. Assess the impact of Russian military intervention in Afghanistan on South-Asia and Soviet-U.S.A. relations.

10. Write Notes on any Four of the following:
    (a) Abortive coup in Bangladesh (b) Ottawa Summit, 1981 (c) Neutron bomb controversy (d) PIA plane incident, 1981 (e) International Islamic Seminar (Tokyo) (f) Soviet-Afghanistan border treaty (g) Iran-Iraq war