Dear PCS aspirants,
As you all know that paper of General Knowledge is included in PCS. And the paper contains wide array of topics include Every day Sceince, Pakistan Affairs, Current affairs, Islamiyat along with General knowledge regarding world, Institutions, organizations and most important info about Sindh i.e. number of districts, historical dynasties, important personalities and other. Tough it is impossible to cover all the content in short period of time but if members in this portal will place some of the information on daily basis. It will definitely help in the finals. Share it in any format from single line to paragraphs on important personalities. I am sure by doing so on daily basis we can prepare ourself for the subject. So starting from myself:

SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC))

Secretariat: Kathmandu, Nepal
Official languages: English
Establishment: December 8, 1985
SAARC Secretariat was established in Kathmandu on 16 January 1987
Members: (8) Afghanistan (2007), Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. 9 observers.
Secretary General: Ahmed Saleem (Maldives).
Chairmen: Mohd. Waheed Hassan ManikCity, Maldives

ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations)
Secretariat: Jakarta, Indonesia
Secretary-General: Le luong Minh (Vietnam).
Bangkok Declaration: 8 August 1967
Charter signed on: 16 December 2008
Members: (10) Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. 2 Observers

OIC
Secretariat: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Official languages: Arabic, English, French
Establishment: September 25, 1969
Secretary-General: Ekmeleddin İhsanoğlu (Turkish)
Members: 57 member states
It changed its name from the Organization of the Islamic Conference on 28 June 2011 and renamed as Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
Last Conference (12th): 2nd February 2013, Cairo.

ECO
Secretariat: Tehran, Iran
Official languages: English
Establishment: 1985
successor organization of Regional Cooperation for Development (RCD), founded in 1964, which ended activities in 1979.
Secretary-General: Shamil Aleskerov (Azerbaijan)
Members: 10 member states Iran, Pakistan, Turkey Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization)
Secretariat: Beijing, China
Official languages: Chinese and Russian
Establishment: 2001
Secretary-General: Muratbek Sansyzbayevich Imanaliyev (Kryghiztan)
Members: (6 Members) China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
successor organization Shanghai Five, founded in 1996; after the inclusion of Uzbekistan in 2001, the members renamed the organization.
Observers: (5) Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Iran and Mongolia
Dialogue Partner: Belarus, Sri Lanka and Turkey.

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
Formation: 4th April, 1949.
HQ: Brussels, Belgium.
Members: 28 states
Official language: English, French.
Secretary General: Anders Fogh Rasmussen (Danish)
Chairman of the NATO Military Committee: Knud Bartels (Danish)
Last summit: 2012, Chicago Summit.
NATO commander in Afghanistan: General Joseph Dunford. Jon Allen.

EU (European Union)
Establishment:
Treaty of Paris – July 1951
Treaty of Rome – January 1957
Maastricht Treaty – February 1992
Treaty of Lisbon – December 2007
Official languages: 23
Member states: 27
President of the Council - Herman Van Rompuy.
President of the Commission - José Manuel Barroso.
European Parliament: 754 seats, 3 working places (Brussels, Strasbourg and Luxembourg), President: Martin schulz, 14 Vice president.
Council of the EU (Consilium): Presidency: Ireland.
High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy: Catherine Ashton (UK) - Dec. 2009.
Schengen Agreement: 1995 (26 countries)
Euro Zone: 1st January 1999 (17 members)
ECB (Frankfurt, Germany) President: Mario Draghi
EEA (European Economic Area): EU + Iceland, Norway & Liechtenstein
EU budget summit: 10 Feb 2013, Brussels.


World Population

World: 7,101,800,000
1. China 1,347 million
2. India 1,241 million
3. United States 313 million
4. Indonesia 248 million
5. Brazil 198 million
6. Pakistan 180 million
7. Nigeria 170 million
8. Bangladesh 160 million
9. Russia 143 million
10. Japan 128 million

Some info for MCQ's

1. Operation curiosity is a robotic mission for planet Mars (NASA) arrived in Mars at August 6, 2012.
2. Qazi Hussain Ahmed died on 6th January, 2013.
3. Professor Ghafoor died on 26 December 2012.
4. US Ambassador to Pakistan – Richard Olson.
5. Attorney General Pakistan – Munit A. Malik
6. US ambassador to Afghanistan – James Cunningham
7. The humanitarian organization built by Bill Gates is Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (formed in 1994).
8. Pakistan’s Goodwill ambassador to eradicate polio Ms. Asifa Benazir Bhutto.
9. President Islamic Development Bank - Dr. Muhammad Ali Al- Madani.
10. Qim Gang – China Foreign spokes person
11. EU won 2012 Nobel peace prize.
12. Pakistan & India has become non permanent member of Security Council for 7 times.
13. Pakistan and India represent Asia-Pacific Group 4 times together.
14. U.N. approves Palestinian 'observer state' bid on November 30, 2012.

Kindly correct: EU member states are 28 in total after the inclusion of Croatia in the Union on 1st July 2013.

I do hope that some of you keep the spirit of post alive. It's shared responsibility. every day if 4/5 of us shared our knowledge on daily basis we can achieve better score in G.K Paper.

Dear Friends and Seniors,

What would be the expected pattern of GK paper, as in 2008 there were two questions of descriptive nature and rest were MCQ`s. while in earlier exams it is totally different.

so in what manner we have to tackle this paper. either preparing for MCQ or preparation may be done in descriptive manner..???

eagerly waiting for response in this regard.

Thanks

Dear Its a big surprise on behalf of SPSC when paper pattern of G.K including all compulsories. G.K paper was a baggage of descriptive plus objective one. 2008 paper comprised of MCQ's and descriptive question (essay).

So you won't be surprise if paper contain half portion of descriptive question and half MCQ's. There is no predictability of the paper pattern. But one thing is for sure of you cover current affair themes along with shopt descriptive question then you can coup up with the paper. Generally G.K contains

Every Day Science (Biology, zoology, physics, universal facts)

Current affair themes:
Pak-US relations
Pak-Afghan relations (US departure from Afghanistan in 2014)
Indo-Pak relations (In context to kashmir)
Provincial autonomy
International and National Institutions (UN, SAARC, NAB etc)
International and national Personalities (including renowned personalities from sindh like ubaid-ulla sindhi, mohammad mian soomro, GM syed)
World facts (population, ports, news agencies, regional organizations, sports)
Administrative & geographical division of Pakistan (and Sindh Specially)


Islamilat
Basic information about Holy Quran, Hadith, Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H), Pious Caliphs, Gazwat and Saraya.

A little info about Sindh History (Dynasties like Soomra, Samaa, Arghun .....)


The course of G.K is pretty lengthy and one has to cover it on daily basis. That is why I started the post but no one is interested to continue the thread.

S.No Name of prime Minsters
1. Liaquat Ali Khan
2. Khawaja Nazimuddin
3. Muhammad Ali Bogra.
4. Choudhry Muhammad Ali
5. Mr:- Ibrahim Ismail Chundrigar( I.I chundrigar)
6. Malik Feroz Khan Noon
7. Zulfiquar Ali Bhutto
8. Muhammad Khan Junejo.
9. Mohatarma Benazir Bhutto
10. Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi
11. Muhammad Nawaz Shareef
12. Balk sher Khan Mazari
13. Moeen Quraishi
14. Mohtarma Benzair Bhutto
15. Malik Mairaj Khalid
16. Muhammad Mian Nawaz sharif
17. Zafarullha Khan jamali
18. Ch:shujahat Hussain
19. Shoukat Aziz
20. Mian Muhammad Soomro
21. Yousaf Raza Gilaini
22. Raja Pervaiz Ashraf
23. Mir Hazar khan Khoso
24. Mian muhammad Nawaz shareef.

governor-generals of pakistan

1.muhammad ali jinnaha
2.khawaja nazimuddin
3.malik ghulam muhammad
4.maj gen iskandar mirza

presidents of pakistan
1. Iskandar mirza
2.feild marshal ayoub khan
3.gen agha muhammad yaha khan
4.zulfiquar ali bhutto
5.choudhry fazal ilahi
6.gen zia ul haq.
7.ghulam ishaq khan
8.sardar farooq ahmed khan
9.justice(r) m.rafiq tarar
10.gen pervaiz musharf
11.gen pervaiz musharaf
12.asif ali zardari
13. Mamnoon hussain

Agha Shoaib it would be great if you or any other present their timeline: Any ways thats some infor about UN international days:

International Days by UN


2013: International year for water Cooperation
International Year of Quinoa
2012: International Year of Sustainable Energy for All

27 January – International day for victims of holocaust
4 February – World Cancer Day
13 February – World Radio Day
21 February – International day of language
8 March – International Women’s Day.
21 March - International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
22 March – World Water Day
7 April - World Health Day
3 May – World Press Freedom Day
5 June – World Environment Day
12 June – World Day against Child Labour
14 June – World Blood Donor Day
20 June – World refugee Day
11 July – World population Day.
18 July – Nelson Mendala Day
28 July - World Hepititis Day
12 August – International Youth Day
8 September – World literacy Day.
15 September – Democracy Day
27 September – World tourism Day
9 October – World Post Day
13 October – International day for disaster reduction.
16 October – World Food Day
24 October – UN Day
20 November – Universal Children Day
29 November – Palestine solidarity Day
1 December- World Aids Day
10 December – Human Rights Day

S. No name of cheif

1. Gneeral frank messervy
2. Gen:-sir douglas gracy
3. Gen:- muhammad ayoub khan
4. General muhammad musa khan
5. General muhammad yaha khan
6. Gen:- tikka khan
7. Gen:- muhammad zia ul haq
8. Gen:- mirza aslam baig
9. Gen;- asif nawaz janjua
10. Gen:- abdul waheed kakar
11. Gen: - jehangir karamat
12. Gen :- pervaiz musharaf
13. Gen :- pervaiz kiyani

When did Quid-e-Azam take oath as first Governor General of Pakistan? 15th Aug 1947
Who became first Prime Minister of Pakistan? Liaquat Ali Khan
Collectively how many Governor Generals ruled over Pakistan? 4
When did Pakistan become member of United Nations? 30th Aug 1947
Which country opposed Pakistan's membership in United Nations? Afghanistan
Who was last Governor General of Pakistan? Iskander Mirza
Which country was paid an official visit by the first Prime Minister of Pakistan in 1950? America
Which country accepted Pakistan first? Iran
When Liaquat Ali Khan was assasinated? 16th Oct 1951
Who became second Prime Minister of Pakistan? Khwaja Nazimuddin
When Quad-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah was died? 11th Sept 1948
Who became second Governor General of Pakistan? Khwaja Nazimuddin
When India as grieved party appeared before the Security Council?April 1948
Which headwork’s of canals irrigating Pakistani areas were unlawfully given to India? Madhopur and Ferozpur
When India cut off Pakistan’s water supply without notice? April 1948
In which year a formal treaty of water was signed between India and Pakistan? 1960
Under whose auspices water treaty was signed? World Bank
Among the following which pact with India was signed by Mr. Liaquat Ali Khan? Liaquat Nehru Pact (8 April 1950)
After the war of 1965 which pact was signed between India and Pakistan? Tashkant Pact
Who called upon indian and Pakistani leaders to sign the pact? Henry Kosygin
From India who participated the Tashkant Declaration? Mr. Lal Bahadur Shastri
Who represented Pakistan in Tashkant Meeting? Gen. Ayub Khan
When Tashkant Agreement was signed? January 1966
Who participated Tashkant Pact as the Foreign Minister of Pakistan? Mr. Z.A. Bhutto
When PPP was established? December 1967
When Gen Ayub Khan resigned from his President ship? 25th March 1969
Who became President of Pakistan after Ayub Khan? Gen. Yahya Khan
In which year Gen. Yahya held General Elections in the country? 1970
Which incident took place in 1971 which provided India chance to attack on Pakistan? Indian drama of hijacking their own plane
What was the name of Indian plane that was hijacked? Ganga
When India launched war against Pakistan? 21st November 1971
When Gen. Yahya Khan resigned from his President ship? 20th December 1971
When Mr. Z.A. Bhutto became the Prime Minister of Pakistan? 14th August 1973
Which of the following was the first step taken by Mr. Bhutto for Economic Development? Nationalization of Industries
After war of 1971 which agreement was signed between India and Pakistan? Simla Pact
When the Simla Accord was signed? July 1972
Due to successful Foreign Policy of Mr. Bhutto, which important event took place in Pakistan? 2nd Islamic Summit Conference
When 2nd Islamic Summit Conference was held? February 1974
How many Heads of Islamic countries participated 2nd Islamic Summit Conference? 40
What major issue was resolved by Pakistan in 2nd Islamic Summit Conference? Accepted Bangladesh
When Mr. Bhutto was arrested after Elections of 1977? July 1977
Who imposed third Martial Law on Pakistan? Gen. Zia-ul-Haque
When Mr. Bhutto was sentenced to get death punishment? 4th April 1979
When Gen. Zia held the referendum in the country? December 1984
In which year Mr. Mohammad Khan Junejo was appointed as Prime Minister? 1984
Among the following which law was introduced by Ayub Khan? Family laws
Among following what was introduced by Gen. Zia? Hudood Ordinance
When a C-130 plane carrying Gen. Zia crashed near Bahawalpur? 17th August 1988
Who became President of Pakistan after Gen. Zia? Mr. Ghulam Ishaque Khan
When the Elections to the National and Provincial Assemblies were held in 1988? November 1988
When Benazir Government was dismissed by G.I. Khan on various charges? 6th August 1990
When Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal was established? 1992
When Mrs. Benazir Bhutto became Prime Minister for second term? October 1993
What was the duration of second term of Benazir Government? 1993-1996
During Nawaz Sharif’s second tenure when Pakistan became Nuclear Power? 28th May 1998
What do we call the day when Pakistan became Nuclear Power? Yoam-e-Takbeer
Which post Gen. Musharraf secured after taking over? Chief Executive
Which of following event took place between India and Pakistan in Musharraf’s era? Agra Summit
When Gen. Musharraf held referendum? April 30, 2002
When first General Elections were held by Gen. Musharraf? October 10, 2002
Who became Prime Minister of Pakistan after 2002 Elections? Mr. Mir Zafarullah Jamali
When Gen. Musharraf left his office as Army Chief? 20th November 2007
When Gen. Musharraf resigned from President ship? 18th August 2008
when Mrs. Benazir Bhutto was assassinated? 27th December 2007
when Gen. Musharraf held second General Elections in Pakistan? 18th February 2008

Durand Line:-
it is Line between Pakistan and Afghanistan it was drawn/demacrated by by sir Mortimer Durand in 1886.

2. Hindenburg Line:-

Boundry dividing Germany and Poland Germand retreated to this line in 1917 during first world war.

3.Maginot Line:-

Fortification built by France along its border with Germany Before world War II . to Protect against German attack.

4.Mannerheim Line:-
Line of fortification on the Russia-Finland border drawn up by General Mannerheim.

5. McMahon Line:-
Drawn by sir Mcmahon . It is the line demacrated b/w india and China. China did not recognise this line and voilated in 1962.

6. Order-Neisse Line

Border B/w poland and Germany running along oder Neise rivers Adopted at the Poland Conference after World War II.

7.REDCLIFF LINE

Drawn by Cyrill Radcliffe this lines demacrates the boundry b/w India and Pakistan.

8.SEIGFRIED LINE

Line of fortification drawn up bY German on its border with France.

9.17TH PARALLEL:-

it is boundry b/w south and North Vietnam before they were united.

10. 24TH PARALLEL:-
Line which pakistan claims for demacration between india this is however not recognised by India.

11.38TH PARALLEL:-
Parallel of latitude which seprates North and South Korea.

12.49TH PARALLEL:-:
Boundry between United States of America and Canada.
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