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Most Repeated MCQS 2025 FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17 

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE-II (CURRENT AFFAIRS) 

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TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS 

PART-I (MCQs): MAXIMUM MARKS: 20 

PART-II: MAXIMUM MARKS: 80 

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PART-I (MCQs) 

INSTRUCTIONS: 

1. Attempt all 20 questions.
2. Use the OMR sheet provided. Overwriting/cutting will not be credited.
3. No negative marking.

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1. The 2024 Paris Peace Accord aimed to resolve tensions between:

   (A) Armenia and Azerbaijan 

   (B) India and Pakistan 

   (C) Israel and Lebanon 

   (D) None of these 

2. The 2024 Summer Olympics were hosted by:

   (A) Australia 

   (B) France 

   (C) Japan 

   (D) None of these 

3. Pakistan’s National Digital Policy 2025 primarily focuses on:

   (A) Cybersecurity 

   (B) E-governance 

   (C) Artificial Intelligence 

   (D) None of these 

4. The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) was held in:

   (A) Brazil 

   (B) UAE 

   (C) Azerbaijan 

   (D) None of these 

5. The currency of Turkey is:

   (A) Lira 

   (B) Dinar 

   (C) Riyal 

   (D) None of these 

6. The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded for efforts in:

   (A) Refugee Rights 

   (B) Climate Justice 

   (C) Nuclear Disarmament 

   (D) None of these 

7. BRICS expanded in 2024 to include:

   (A) Egypt and Iran 

   (B) Saudi Arabia and Argentina 

   (C) Indonesia and Mexico 

   (D) None of these 

8. Pakistan ranked lowest in the 2024 Global Index for:

   (A) Gender Equality 

   (B) Press Freedom 

   (C) Environmental Performance 

   (D) None of these 

9. The first country to legalize AI-driven governance is:

   (A) Estonia 

   (B) Singapore 

   (C) South Korea 

   (D) None of these 

10. The 2025 World Bank Report highlighted Pakistan’s crisis in:

    (A) Water Scarcity 

    (B) Youth Unemployment 

    (C) Public Debt 

    (D) None of these 

11. Article 38 of Pakistan’s Constitution relates to:

    (A) Right to Healthcare 

    (B) Promotion of Social Justice 

    (C) Freedom of Speech 

    (D) None of these 

12. The “Green Pakistan Initiative” focuses on:

    (A) Afforestation 

    (B) Renewable Energy 

    (C) Climate-Resilient Agriculture 

    (D) None of these 

13. The 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index ranked Pakistan:

    (A) 50th 

    (B) 75th 

    (C) 90th 

    (D) None of these 

14. Sharmila Farooqui authored the book:

    (A) Pakistan’s Democratic Journey 

    (B) The Digital Frontier 

    (C) Climate Wars 

    (D) None of these 

15. The 2025 ASEAN Summit will be hosted by:

    (A) Vietnam 

    (B) Thailand 

    (C) Malaysia 

    (D) None of these 

16. Pakistan’s first National AI Policy was launched in:

    (A) 2023 

    (B) 2024 

    (C) 2025 

    (D) None of these 

17. The 2024 Global Hunger Index placed Pakistan in the category of:

    (A) Serious 

    (B) Moderate 

    (C) Alarming 

    (D) None of these 

18. The “Cyrus II” satellite was launched by:

    (A) Iran 

    (B) Israel 

    (C) Saudi Arabia 

    (D) None of these 

19. Sania Nishtar is associated with reforms in Pakistan’s:

    (A) Healthcare 

    (B) Education 

    (C) Taxation 

    (D) None of these 

20. The 2024 Indus Water Treaty renegotiations were mediated by:

    (A) World Bank 

    (B) United Nations 

    (C) China 

    (D) None of these 

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 PART-II 

INSTRUCTIONS: 

– Attempt FOUR questions. 

– All questions carry equal marks (20 each). 

– For Q.8, answer TWO out of three sub-questions. 

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Q.2. Pakistan’s agricultural sector faces water scarcity and outdated practices. Evaluate the impact of the Kissan Package 2025 and suggest reforms for sustainable growth. 

Q.3. Analyze Pakistan’s evolving role in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) post-CPEC Phase II. How can it balance economic benefits with geopolitical risks? 

Q.4. Critically assess the implications of US sanctions on China’s semiconductor industry for Pakistan’s technology sector. 

Q.5. After the 2024 Gaza Ceasefire, how can Pakistan leverage its diplomatic ties with Turkey and Malaysia to advocate for Palestinian statehood? 

Q.6. Discuss the Russia-India defense partnership and its implications for Pakistan’s security calculus in South Asia. 

Q.7. Evaluate the Global South’s demand for UN Security Council reform and Pakistan’s stance on the issue. 

Q.8. Write short notes on TWO of the following: 

   (a) Pakistan’s Water Diplomacy in the Indus Basin 

   (b) Ethical Challenges of AI in Governance 

   (c) Impact of Cryptocurrencies on Pakistan’s Economy