Current Affairs Paper 2001
 

[CENTER][B]FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION[/B]
[B]COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS[/B]
[B]IN B.P.S. – 17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2001[/B][/CENTER]

[B]Time Allowed:[/B] 3 hours
[B]Maximum Marks:[/B] 100

[B]Note:[/B] Attempt any FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks.

[B]1. [/B]Determine the extent to which the objectives of Americans-led global coalition against the so-called terrorism are achievable.

[B]2.[/B] Visualise the post-Taliban Scenario in Afghanistan and discuss its implications for Pakistan.

[B]3.[/B] How has the apathetic role of Arab countries complicated the issue of Palestine?

[B]4.[/B] Sino-Pakistan collaboration on Gwadar Sea opening will have far-reaching economic and geo-strategic consequences. Comment.

[B]5.[/B] The United Nations Organization is being side-lined by denying the peace-making role that legitimately belonged to her. Examine the statement.

[B]6.[/B] Evaluate the structural changes introduced in Pakistan’s economy over the past two years.

[B]7.[/B] Highlight the constitutional issues affecting Pakistan’s politics since the army take-over in October 1999.

[B]8.[/B] Judicious evaluation of examination scripts by the Universities and Boards of Education in Pakistan needs to be ensured. How can it be accomplished?

[B]9.[/B] Write notes on any TWO of the following:
(i) Shanghai Cooperation Organization
(ii) Aftermath of Agra-Summit
(iii) Gender prejudices and women empowerment in Pakistan
(iv) Economic consequences or preparation at the World Trade Centre.