General Knowledge
Subject: General Knowledge | Topic: Pakistan & World Current Affairs (2026)
For TLT, ECT, PST, JEST & All Competitive Exams
General Knowledge is one of the most heavily weighted sections in TLT, ECT, PST, and JEST exams. It tests awareness of important constitutional offices, national and international current affairs, and basic world facts. Since office-holders and current affairs change frequently, these notes are prepared with facts verified as of September 2026.
Important Constitutional Offices of Pakistan (as of 2026)
| Office | Current Holder | In Office Since |
|---|---|---|
| President of Pakistan | Asif Ali Zardari | 10 March 2024 |
| Prime Minister of Pakistan | Shehbaz Sharif | March 2024 |
| Chief Justice of Pakistan | Justice Yahya Afridi | 26 October 2024 |
| Chief of Army Staff / Chief of Defence Forces | Field Marshal Asim Munir | Army Chief since Nov 2022; Field Marshal & CDF since 2025 |
| Chief Minister of Sindh | Murad Ali Shah | 2024 |
| Chief Minister of Punjab | Maryam Nawaz (first woman CM of Punjab) | 26 February 2024 |
| Governor of Sindh | Nehal Hashmi | 13 March 2026 |
Important World Organizations
| Organization | Head / Chief | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| United Nations (UN) | António Guterres (Secretary-General, since Jan 2017; current term ends 31 Dec 2026) | New York, USA |
| United Nations | Founded: 1945 | - |
| World Health Organization (WHO) | Specialized UN agency for health | Geneva, Switzerland |
| International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Global financial institution | Washington D.C., USA |
| Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) | Grouping of Muslim-majority countries | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
Basic World Facts (Static GK)
- Largest Continent: Asia
- Smallest Continent: Australia
- Largest Ocean: Pacific Ocean
- Longest River: Nile River
- Largest Desert (hot): Sahara Desert
- Largest Country by Area: Russia
- Smallest Country by Area: Vatican City
- Largest Country by Population: India
- Tallest Mountain: Mount Everest
Basic Pakistan Facts (Static GK)
- Independence Day: 14 August 1947
- National Language: Urdu
- Capital of Pakistan: Islamabad
- National Flower: Jasmine
- National Bird: Chukar Partridge
- Number of Provinces: 4 (Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan)
- Highest Civil Award: Nishan-e-Pakistan
Why This Topic Matters
General Knowledge and Current Affairs questions appear in nearly every section of TLT, ECT, PST, and JEST exams. Since these facts change with time — unlike static Science topics such as the Periodic Table — it is important to revise this section closer to your exam date and stay updated through reliable news sources.
Practice MCQs
1. Who is the current President of Pakistan (as of 2026)?
a) Arif Alvi b) Asif Ali Zardari c) Shehbaz Sharif d) Mamnoon Hussain
2. Who is the current Chief Justice of Pakistan?
a) Qazi Faez Isa b) Yahya Afridi c) Umar Ata Bandial d) Gulzar Ahmed
3. Who became the first woman Chief Minister of Punjab?
a) Benazir Bhutto b) Maryam Nawaz c) Marriyum Aurangzeb d) Firdous Ashiq Awan
4. Field Marshal Asim Munir is only the second person in Pakistan's history to hold this rank, after:
a) Ayub Khan b) Yahya Khan c) Zia-ul-Haq d) Pervez Musharraf
5. Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations?
a) Ban Ki-moon b) António Guterres c) Kofi Annan d) Trygve Lie
6. In which year does the current UN Secretary-General's term end?
a) 2024 b) 2025 c) 2026 d) 2028
7. How many provinces does Pakistan have?
a) 3 b) 4 c) 5 d) 6
8. What is Pakistan's highest civil award?
a) Hilal-e-Jurat b) Nishan-e-Pakistan c) Sitara-e-Imtiaz d) Tamgha-e-Khidmat
9. Which is the largest ocean in the world?
a) Atlantic Ocean b) Indian Ocean c) Pacific Ocean d) Arctic Ocean
10. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations located?
a) Geneva b) Washington D.C. c) New York d) Paris
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