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CSS Competitive Examination-2020 Schedule Announced

CSS Competitive Examination-2020 Schedule Announced

CSS COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2020

(Apply online on or before 31st October 20119 and send hardcopy of online application alongwith documents so as to reach FPSC Headquarters on Before 11th November 2019 otherwise candidature will be rejected).

1. Federal Public Service Commission will hold the CSS Competitive Examination-2020 with effect from Wednesday, 12th February, 2020 for recruitment to posts in BS-17 in twelve Occupational Groups/Services under the Federal Government:

2. Number of vacancies to be filled on the basis of CSS Competitive Examination-2020 will be announced later.

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Introduction to Gender Studies | CSS Gender Studies Notes

Introduction to Gender Studies | CSS Gender Studies Notes

Introduction to Gender Studies

Gender Studies is an academic area of study that critically examines how gender shapes our identities, our social interactions and our world. Through exposure to interdisciplinary perspectives, students develop a framework for thinking about power relations and the ways that those relations are shaped and challenged by intersecting constructions of gender, race, class, sexuality, ability, age and nationality. Gender Studies examines everyday experiences, social and political institutions, literary and philosophical contributions, and past and present ideas and world events. The discipline provides students with tools to engage with and critically analyze these areas.

The field is struggling for the meaning of gender in this society. There are many societal factors that may endorse the study and even some elements negate them. The supporters of the gender studies pursuit it for the sake of general interest and the elements who negates it are doing so at individual basis. There is only one subject, introduced by the societal thinkers, impartial scholars and true learners about the gender studies, so that students can get familiar with gender at broad perspective. Under the normal circumstances, the four dimensions of this segment of the society studied in Gender studies.

Gender/sex plays a role in almost all spheres of life. It is an important aspect of politics and economy. It has an impact on everything from working life to intimate relations. It makes itself felt in war and in love.

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Prime Minister Imran Khan Complete Speech in the United Nations General Assembly 2019

Prime Minister Imran Khan Complete Speech in the United Nations General Assembly 2019
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 27: Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan addresses the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters on September 27, 2019 in New York City. World leaders from across the globe are gathered at the 74th session of the UN General Assembly, amid crises ranging from climate change to possible conflict between Iran and the United States. Drew Angerer/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday addressed the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The highlight of his more than 45-minute-long speech was intense criticism of India for its annexation of occupied Kashmir and the continued restrictions imposed in the region.

The premier began his wide-ranging, at times apparently extemporaneous speech by saying he feels honoured to represent Pakistan at the world forum.

He said he would not have come to the UN if he did not feel that some “urgent issues” needed to be addressed.

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ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION 2019-20 (Govt of Pakistan)

ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION 2019-20

Government of Pakistan
Establishment Division Federal Employees Benevolent Fund and Group Insurance Funds

ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION 2019-20

For the Children of Federal Government of Employees

Federal Employees Benevolent & Group Insurance Funds invites applications on the prescribed from (available on website (www.febgif.gov.pk) for essay writing competition (both in Urdu and English) from the children of the Federal Government employees and employees of those autonomous bodies who are covered under section 2(4) of the FEBF & GI Act, 1969 in the following categories:

i. Matriculate of equivalent
ii. Undergraduate or equivalent

The Topics for the year 2019-20 are as follows:-

a) MATRICULATE OR EQUIVALENT

English: National Unity and Strength is the need of the day
Urdu:

b) UNDERGRADUATE OR EQUIVALENT

English: Existing economics crises in Pakistan: Root Caused and Remedial Measures
Urdu:

Silent features of the Scheme

The following cash awards would be given to the first three position holders in each category:

Matriculate or Equivalent

Cat-1 (English)

1st Position: 35,000
2nd Position: 25,000
3rd Position: 15,000

Cat-I (Urdu)

1st Position: 35,000
2nd Position: 25,000
3rd Position: 15,000

Undergraduate or equivalent

Cat-II (English)

1st Position: 40,000
2nd Position: 30,000
3rd Position: 20,000

Cat-II (Urdu)

1st Position: 40,000
2nd Position: 30,000
3rd Position: 20,000

The Script of essays in each category shall reach the undersigned on the following address upto 08th November, 2019

Nazeed Ahmed (Director (Coord)
Benevolent Fund Building Shahrah-e-Suhrawardy Zero Point, Islamabad Ph: 051-9252202

ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION 2019-20 (Govt of Pakistan)

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Gender Studies MCQs | (Gender and Governance MCQs)

Gender Studies MCQs | (Gender and Governance MCQs)

The idea for the Pakistan Association for Women’s Studies was first conceived in
(a) 1991
(b) 1980
(c) 1989
(d) 1999
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
The idea for the Pakistan Association for Women’s Studies was first conceived in 1991 at the National Workshop on Women’s Studies organized: A Pakistani Perspective by the Centre of Excellence in Women’s Studies at the University of Karachi. PAWS was formed in March 1991 in Karachi by activists and academics with feminist consciousness to acts as a catalyst to bring about the empowerment of women, transforming a gender biased society into one inclusive of gender equity and social justice.

Feminist pedagogy is?
(a) Teaching Strategies
(b) Epistemological Assumption
(c) both a & b
(d) None of these
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Feminist pedagogy is a way of thinking about teaching and learning, rather than a prescriptive method. As such, it is used in different ways and for differing purposes within and across disciplines and learning environments. Definitions of feminist pedagogy vary widely, but there is common agreement on these three key tenets:
• Resisting hierarchy: In the learning environment, the teacher figure and students work against the creation of a hierarchy of authority between teacher and student; the students also deliver ‘content’ and influence the design of the class.
• Using experience as a resource: As well as using traditional sources of information, such as academic journals and books, the students’ and teachers’ own experiences are used as ‘learning materials’. The purpose of using experience as a resource is twofold: firstly, experiences which have not been documented in academic work are brought into discussion, and secondly the class participants experience transformative learning…
• Transformative learning: Feminist pedagogy aims for the class participants (students and teachers) not just to acquire new knowledge, but for their thinking to shift in new directions. This may involve the realization that personal interpretations of experience or of social phenomena can be re-read and validated in new, critical ways

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Does Foreign Aid Help to Achieve Economic Stability? | Essay for CSS

Does Foreign Aid Help to Achieve Economic Stability

Introduction

Foreign aid is the transfer of resources from developed countries to under-developed countries, either through bilateral donors or multilateral donors. Many countries in the world accept foreign assistance and get different benefits along with a few adverse results. The implication of foreign assistance has made it a debatable issue.

Meaning of Foreign Aid

Foreign aid is defined as the voluntary transfer of resources from one country to another country. This transfer includes any flow of capital to developing countries. A developing country usually does not have a robust industrial base and is characterized by a low Human Development Index (HDI).

Foreign aid can be in the form of a loan or a grant. It may be in either a soft or hard loan. This distinction means that if repayment of the aid requires foreign currency, then it is a hard loan. If it is in the home currency, then it’s a soft loan. The World Bank lends in hard loans, while the loans of its affiliates are soft loans.

The U.S. spends roughly $50.1B in foreign aid each year which is only 1.2% of the Federal government’s budget.

Who Gives Aid, and Who Receives It?

Historically most aid has been given as bilateral assistance directly from one country to another. Donors also provide aid indirectly as multilateral assistance, which pools resources together from many donors. The major multilateral institutions include the World Bank; the International Monetary Fund; the African, Asian, and Inter-American Development Banks, and various United Nations agencies such as the United Nations Development Programme.

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Gender Studies MCQS | Structural Adjustment’ Programmes

Gender Studies MCQS | Structural Adjustment' Programmes

Gender Studies MCQS

Structural Adjustment’ Programmes

‘Structural adjustment’ programmes require that _________
(a) Governments of poor countries should adopt privatization and other ‘liberalizing’ measures.
(b) Governments of poor countries should knock down all ugly or dilapidated buildings.
(c) States with weak economies should redistribute more resources to the poor.
(d) Ministers in under-performing countries should go on diets and keep fit.
Answer: (a)

Structural adjustment programs often encourage all the following EXCEPT
(a) Selling off public resources to private corporations
(b) Higher taxation rates
(c) Closing of export-processing zones
(d) Reducing government expenditures
(e) Charging citizens more for government services
Answer: (c)

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Gender Studies MCQs | Status of Women in Pakistan

Gender Studies MCQs | Status of Women in Pakistan

Gender Studies MCQs | Status of Women in Pakistan

The All India Muslim Ladies Conference was founded in the year
(a) 1914
(b) 1927
(c) 1931
(d) 1947
Answer: (a)

The idea for the Pakistan Association for Women’s Studies was first conceived in
(a) 1981
(b) 1991
(c) 1951
(d) 1947
Answer: (b)

The first country to adopt a National Family Planning Programme?
(a) Pakistan
(b) China
(c) India
(d) Brazil
Answer: (c)

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International Relations MCQs | International political community

International Relations MCQs

1) The best example of nationalism is
(a). the people of India demanding independence from Great Britain
(b). a medieval lord raising an army to protect his manor
(c). the peacekeeping forces of the United Nations patrolling in Lebanon
(d). Spain deciding to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Answer: (a)

2) The term Pan-Africanismcan best be defined as a movement whose purpose is to
(a).promote African unity
(b).support cultural diversity
(c).encourage European investment in Africa
(d).advocate a return to colonial conditions
Answer: (a)

3) A major factor in the development of 20th century nationalist movements throughout Africa was a common
(a) Language throughout most of Africa
(b) Goal to end European rule in Africa
(c) Ethnic bond among the people of sub-Saharan Africa
(d) Religion throughout most of Africa
Answer: (b)

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Islamiat MCQs, Ghazwa e Khundaq to Treaty of Hudaybiyya

Islamiat MCQs, Ghazwa e Khundaq to Treaty of Hudaybiyya (2)

All Important Islamiat MCQs about the Ghazwa e Khundaq to the Treaty of Hudaybiyya MCQs

Important MCQs for CSS, PMS, PCS, NTS, FPSC and all other relevant Competitive exams

True and honest teaching of Islamiat can change an ordinary person into a better human being and subsequently create a peaceful society

Welcome back to CSS Times Important Islamiat MCQs series. Today we are sharing some Important MCQs about the Ghazwa e Khundaq to Treaty of Hudaybiyya MCQs.  The all below images are taken from Advanced Publishers’ Book Islamiat MCQs which is written by Muhammad Imtiaz Shahid and Atia Bano.

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