MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
EXAMINATION FOR INDUCTION OF OFFICERS AS ASSISTANT DIRECTORS
CURRENT AFFAIRS (PAPER A)
20 APRIL 2008
Total Marks: 100 Time Allowed: 3 Hours
INSTRUCTIONS- Attempt any five questions. Question 1 is compulsory.
- All questions carry equal marks.
- Be brief and to the point.
Question No. 1 Fill in the blanks. No explanation is required.- IAEA stands for _________
- FMCT stands for _________
- WTO stands for _________
- WMD stands for _________
- UNO was established in year _________
- UN headquarters are in _________
- The name of present UN Secretary General is _________
- ECO stands for _________
- NATO stands for _________
- Four key NATO members include _________
- The only Pakistani who won Nobel Prize was _________
- Total area of Pakistan is _________
- Pakistan share its boundaries with _________
- National Assembly of Pakistan has a total of _________ seats.
- Pakistan’s literacy rate currently stands at around ___________ percent.
- The size of Pakistan’s defence budget of the fiscal year is __________ billion.
- Pakistan’s fiscal year end on __________ of each calendar year.
- The name of Pakistan’s first Prime Minister is _______________
- The five pillars of Islam are __________________
- Quran’s longest Surah is _______________
Question no. 2
Gawadar Port would have great strategic significance in addition to its vast economic potential. Discuss the importance of Gawadar Port for the region in general and Pakistan in particular.
Question no. 3
Nuclear technology has tremendous potential for enhancing the lives of people around the globe. Discuss the peaceful uses of Nuclear Energy.
Question no. 4
Access to cheap energy has been essential for the functioning of national economies. Pakistan is facing grave task in creating ad taping new energy resources to make up its existing deficiencies and meet the future needs. Express your view on how to face this mighty issue and suggest possible measures.
Question no. 5
Extremism in various societies has been retarding the development in these countries. Greatest threat to Pakistan comes not from without but from within the form of religious extremism and sectarianism. Discuss the reasons for rise of extremism in Pakistan.
Question no. 6
Global Warming is becoming a major source of concern for its effects on environment and human life. Discuss the effects of Global Warming and throw light on International efforts to combat Global Warming.
Question no. 7
What are the implications of Nuclear Iran for the region in general and Pakistan in particular.
Question no. 8
The 21st Century has become as the century of knowledge based societies and of Globalization. The technology is advancing at unprecedented pace. The ensuing changes are impacting almost all the Muslims. Discuss the challenges of Globalization to Contemporary Muslim societies and the reforms needed to face these challenges.
Question no. 9
Discuss the problems associated with population explosion in Pakistan and the strategies to control the growing population.