Current Affairs CSS Paper 1995

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION 1996
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 marks. Give the serial numbers of the question paper to your answer.

1. Analyse the major clauses of the agreement reached between Israel and Palestine on 24th September, 1995. How difficult it would be to implement the agreement?

2. United Nations is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. How far the UN has succeeded in maintaining peace in the world? Comment.

3. The drug abuse has not only been a major health problem but also a social one. What effective measures need to be taken in Pakistan to control this menace?

4. The ‘Economic Miracle” of South East Asian countries in the past ten years has surprised the world. What specific factors have contributed to this success? Analyse.

5. Why the Westminster model of democracy does not suit to several developing countries of the world? Substantiate your answer with arguments.

6. Do you agree with the statement that the “role of Non- Government organizations in South Asia dubious”. Analyse your point of view with reference to one of the countries of the region.

7. The women conference held this year in Pakistan was considered as a step forward in the Women Liberation Movement. Do you agree or not with their observation? Give reasons to support your answer.

8. The annual economic growth rate of Pakistan in the last ten years, with the exception of two years, have generally been very good. But the quality of life for the masses has not improved. What specific reasons would you assign to this failure?

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