Current Affairs CSS Paper 1993

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION 1993
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: Answer any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1. Besides the attraction of opportunity and expected gains, India may war against Pakistan because of the likelihood that she will suffer, domestically and externally, grave losses unless she wars. Comment.

2. Determine the dynamics of politico-military role of Russian Federation in Central Asia.

3. Spell out salient features of a comprehensive Middle East peace resulting from what has been done so far at international level.

4. Leaving aside the emotional argument of national independence in what practical ways can Pakistan resist outside interference and effectively persuade the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank to see problems as Pakistan faces and solutions as Pakistan sees?

5. Whosoever brings damage to environment should bear the cost of correction and be legally bound to preventing that damage what has been and can be done in that respect, at national as well as international level?

6. The communication revolution through electronic media has induced and will continue to induce tremendous social transformation. Given its Islamic fervour, how would Pakistani society conduct itself and adjust or reconcile to the change?

7. The education system in Pakistan has been a victim of numerous policy experiments, adhocry, generally non-dedicated teaching community, non-professional decision making by monopolistic bureaucracy unresponsive and exploitative political leadership, apathetic parents and low priority in funding. Discuss.

8. Discuss the implications of politico-judicial role of Pakistan’s Supreme and High Courts in the year 1993.