Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
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In the 'MINUSCA' mission in the Central African Republic, Pakistani troops are primarily involved in which task?
Answer:
Protecting civilians and securing convoys
In MINUSCA, Pakistani peacekeepers play a vital role in protecting civilians from armed groups, securing humanitarian convoys, and providing medical support through their field hospitals, which are often the only source of healthcare in remote regions.
32
Pakistan has a high 'Deployment-to-Population' ratio in peacekeeping. Which Pakistani city is the main induction and departure hub for peacekeepers?
Answer:
Rawalpindi/Islamabad
Most UN contingents from the Pakistan Army and Police are organized, trained, and dispatched from the Rawalpindi and Islamabad regions. The Directorate of Military Operations at GHQ Rawalpindi oversees the selection and deployment process.
33
During the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, Pakistani peacekeepers were among the few who remained to protect civilians. What was the mission name?
Answer:
UNAMIR
In the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR), Pakistani peacekeepers demonstrated immense courage. While many nations withdrew their forces during the height of the genocide, the Pakistani contingent remained on the ground, providing a safe haven for thousands of refugees.
34
Pakistan's contribution to UN peacekeeping is part of its foreign policy. Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan encourages international peace and security?
Answer:
Article 40
Article 40 of the Constitution of Pakistan states that the 'State shall endeavor to preserve and strengthen fraternal relations among Muslim countries... and promote international peace and security.' This constitutional mandate provides the legal and moral framework for Pakistan's active role in UN peacekeeping.
35
Which Pakistani female officer became the first from the country to receive the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award?
Answer:
Major Samia Rehman
Major Samia Rehman was honored with the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award in 2020 for her exceptional work in MONUSCO (DR Congo). Her role in engaging with local communities and promoting gender equality was recognized as a model for future peacekeeping operations.
36
In 2022, eight Pakistani peacekeepers lost their lives when their helicopter crashed during a reconnaissance mission in which country?
Answer:
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Tragically, in March 2022, six Pakistani officers and two soldiers were martyred when their Puma helicopter crashed while serving with MONUSCO in the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They were performing a reconnaissance mission in an area active with rebel groups.
37
Which UN mission in the Middle East has seen continuous Pakistani participation as military observers since 1949?
Answer:
UNTSO
The United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) was the first-ever UN peacekeeping mission. Pakistan has provided military observers to UNTSO for decades to monitor ceasefires between Israel and its neighbors (Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria).
38
Pakistani engineers are often deployed in UN missions for specialized tasks. In 2023-2024, they were praised for building roads and bridges in which mission?
Answer:
UNMISS (South Sudan)
Pakistani engineers in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have been widely commended for their infrastructure projects. They have constructed hundreds of kilometers of roads and numerous bridges, which are vital for delivering humanitarian aid to remote populations.
39
In which country did Pakistani peacekeepers help conduct the first-ever democratic elections in 1993 under the UNTAC mission?
Answer:
Cambodia
Pakistan participated in the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) from 1992 to 1993. Pakistani troops provided security and logistical support for the historic elections that aimed to bring peace to Cambodia after the Khmer Rouge era.
40
As of the 2024-2025 cycle, approximately how many Pakistani peacekeepers have embraced martyrdom in the line of duty since 1960?
Answer:
Over 170
Pakistan has paid a heavy price for global peace. More than 170 Pakistani peacekeepers, including officers and soldiers, have lost their lives in various UN missions across the globe, reflecting the country's deep commitment to the UN's peacekeeping mandates.