Current Affairs Final Paper 2025
Current Affairs Final Paper 2025
Current Affairs Final Paper 2025
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE-II (CURRENT AFFAIRS)
PART-I (MCQs)(COMPULSORY)
Q.1. (i) Select the best option/answer.
4. In November 2024, The President of the Republic of Belarus visited Pakistan, named?
A) Alina Kabayeva
B) Nikolai Lukashenko
C) Aleksandr Lukashenko
D) None of these
6. In November 2024, Joint military exercise between Pakistan and China begins, named?
A) Shield-VIII
B) Warrior-VIII
C) Defender-VIII
D) None of these
11. „‟The Avoidable War: The Dangers of a Catastrophic Conflict between the US and Xi Jinping's
China‟‟ book is written by;
A) Kevin Rudd C) John J. Mearsheimer
B) Paul Poast D) None of these
12. The Nord Streams are two parallel gas pipelines in the
A) Baltic Sea C) Black Sea
B) Sea of Azov D) Caspian Sea
13. „‟Destined for War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides‟s Trap?‟‟ book was authored by;
A) Francis Fukuyama C) Graham Allison
B) Barack Obama D) K. Waltz
14. The book “China-Pakistan Axis: Asia‟s New Geopolitics” is written by:
A) Stephen P. Cohen
B) Andrew Linklater
C) Andrew Small
D) None of these
18. Pearl Harbar, USA, naval base in Hawain Islands, during WWII was attacked by:
A) Germany B) Japan C) Cuba D) None of these
PART-II
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book
must be crossed.
Extra attempt of any question or any part of the question will not be considered.
Q. No. 2. The global order is increasingly shifting from unipolarity (dominated by the United (20)
States) to multipolarity, where multiple centers of power and influence shape
international politics. Discuss the causes behind the rise of multipolarity and
analyze its implications for global governance, reconfiguration of alliances and
strategic partnerships. (20)
Q. No. 3. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) plays a central role in shaping
regional security, economic cooperation, and geopolitical strategies in Eurasia.
Pakistan’s hosting of an SCO conference is a significant event in the context of (20)
both regional and global power dynamics. Analyze the opportunities for Pakistan
to expand its influence within the SCO framework and how it can enhance (20)
Pakistan's diplomatic standing in the region and globally.
Q. No. 4. The Indo-Pacific region is becoming a focal point for strategic competition,
particularly between the United States and China. Explain the key dimensions of (20)
this rivalry in terms of military, security, economy and trade competition and its
implications on the region.
Q. No. 5. Make an assessment that how the growing partnership between India and the
United States has significant implications for Pakistan, particularly in terms of (20)
security, diplomacy, and regional power dynamics.
Q. No. 6. Critically evaluate the role of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in shaping (20)
China’s relationships with key Middle Eastern countries and its impact on the
traditional influence of the United States of America.
Q.No.7. Analyze how the changing geopolitical landscape, including the rise of China, (20)
growing India and the shifting dynamics in Afghanistan, may influence the future
of the U.S.-Pakistan relations. Keeping in view this, also provide tangible
recommendations for Pakistan to maintain its relations with the USA.
Q. No. 8. What are the critical issues in Afghanistan-Pakistan relations since the Taliban (20)
took over Kabul in 2021. Also provide practicable policy options in which both
neighboring states can resolve these issues.
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