Subject: ASF Assistant Director Past Papers

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During FY 2023, the mining and quarrying sector negatively grew by 4.4% . This contraction was driven by reduced extraction activities and investment constraints in the sector.

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Large-scale manufacturing in Pakistan saw a growth of 8.11% during July-March FY 2023. This growth indicates a moderate recovery in the sector despite ongoing economic challenges.

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The industrial sector in Pakistan posted a negative growth of 2.94 % in FY 2023. This decline highlights significant economic challenges. Including energy constraints and inflationary pressures.

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Ibrahim Traoré is the youngest President of Burkina Faso. He assumed power in September 2022 at the age of 34 following a military coup.

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Sanna Marin became the world's youngest serving Prime Minister of Finland at the age of 34. She assumed office in December 2019. She leading the Social Democratic Party.

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Astana was renamed Nur-Sultan in March 2019 , in honor of former President Nursultan Nazarbayev . This change was made shortly after Nazarbayev's resignation from the presidency.

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The Group of G-Seven (G7) includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US . It is a forum for the leaders of these major advanced economies to discuss and coordinate on global economic and political issues.

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The Kuwaiti General Elections were held on 4th April 2024 . This election was pivotal for selecting the members of the National Assembly amid ongoing political and economic reforms.

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Bulgaria and Romania became Schengen members in March 31 2024 , gaining access to open borders via sea and air routes . This expansion aims to enhance regional integration and facilitate travel within the Schengen Area. The Schengen Area encompasses  29 European countries that have abolished border controls at their mutual borders . The 29 Schengen countries are:   Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg , Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,  Sweden , Switzerland, Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania.

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Bernardo Arévalo was inaugurated as the 52nd president of Guatemala in January 2024. His presidency marks a significant moment in Guatemalan politics. He focusing on anti-corruption and democratic reforms.

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During FY 2023, the mining and quarrying sector negatively grew by 4.4% . This contraction was driven by reduced extraction activities and investment constraints in the sector.

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Large-scale manufacturing in Pakistan saw a growth of 8.11% during July-March FY 2023. This growth indicates a moderate recovery in the sector despite ongoing economic challenges.

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The industrial sector in Pakistan posted a negative growth of 2.94 % in FY 2023. This decline highlights significant economic challenges. Including energy constraints and inflationary pressures.

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Ibrahim Traoré is the youngest President of Burkina Faso. He assumed power in September 2022 at the age of 34 following a military coup.

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Sanna Marin became the world's youngest serving Prime Minister of Finland at the age of 34. She assumed office in December 2019. She leading the Social Democratic Party.

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Astana was renamed Nur-Sultan in March 2019 , in honor of former President Nursultan Nazarbayev . This change was made shortly after Nazarbayev's resignation from the presidency.

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The Group of G-Seven (G7) includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US . It is a forum for the leaders of these major advanced economies to discuss and coordinate on global economic and political issues.

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The Kuwaiti General Elections were held on 4th April 2024 . This election was pivotal for selecting the members of the National Assembly amid ongoing political and economic reforms.

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Bulgaria and Romania became Schengen members in March 31 2024 , gaining access to open borders via sea and air routes . This expansion aims to enhance regional integration and facilitate travel within the Schengen Area. The Schengen Area encompasses  29 European countries that have abolished border controls at their mutual borders . The 29 Schengen countries are:   Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg , Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,  Sweden , Switzerland, Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania.

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Bernardo Arévalo was inaugurated as the 52nd president of Guatemala in January 2024. His presidency marks a significant moment in Guatemalan politics. He focusing on anti-corruption and democratic reforms.

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During FY 2023, the mining and quarrying sector negatively grew by 4.4% . This contraction was driven by reduced extraction activities and investment constraints in the sector.

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Large-scale manufacturing in Pakistan saw a growth of 8.11% during July-March FY 2023. This growth indicates a moderate recovery in the sector despite ongoing economic challenges.

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The industrial sector in Pakistan posted a negative growth of 2.94 % in FY 2023. This decline highlights significant economic challenges. Including energy constraints and inflationary pressures.

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Ibrahim Traoré is the youngest President of Burkina Faso. He assumed power in September 2022 at the age of 34 following a military coup.

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Sanna Marin became the world's youngest serving Prime Minister of Finland at the age of 34. She assumed office in December 2019. She leading the Social Democratic Party.

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Astana was renamed Nur-Sultan in March 2019 , in honor of former President Nursultan Nazarbayev . This change was made shortly after Nazarbayev's resignation from the presidency.

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The Group of G-Seven (G7) includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US . It is a forum for the leaders of these major advanced economies to discuss and coordinate on global economic and political issues.

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The Kuwaiti General Elections were held on 4th April 2024 . This election was pivotal for selecting the members of the National Assembly amid ongoing political and economic reforms.

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Bulgaria and Romania became Schengen members in March 31 2024 , gaining access to open borders via sea and air routes . This expansion aims to enhance regional integration and facilitate travel within the Schengen Area. The Schengen Area encompasses  29 European countries that have abolished border controls at their mutual borders . The 29 Schengen countries are:   Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg , Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,  Sweden , Switzerland, Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania.

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Bernardo Arévalo was inaugurated as the 52nd president of Guatemala in January 2024. His presidency marks a significant moment in Guatemalan politics. He focusing on anti-corruption and democratic reforms.

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During FY 2023, the mining and quarrying sector negatively grew by 4.4% . This contraction was driven by reduced extraction activities and investment constraints in the sector.

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Large-scale manufacturing in Pakistan saw a growth of 8.11% during July-March FY 2023. This growth indicates a moderate recovery in the sector despite ongoing economic challenges.

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The industrial sector in Pakistan posted a negative growth of 2.94 % in FY 2023. This decline highlights significant economic challenges. Including energy constraints and inflationary pressures.

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Abiy Ahmed was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on October 11, 2019, For his efforts in achieving peace and decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighboring Eritrea. His leadership led to the signing of a peace agreement with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki in July 2018 Ending a 20-year military stalemate following the Eritrean-Ethiopian War

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The first one is the samadhi (tomb) of Chand Kaur who was the wife of Kharak Singh and mother on Naunehal Singh. The second smaller one is Samadhi of Gulab Kaur, Naunehal Singh's wife. The third one in the background is the samadhi of Maharani Nakain Kaur who was a wife of Ranjit Singh and mother of Kharrak Singh

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Article 199 Jurisdiction of High Court:- the writ of habeas corpus by Clause (2)(b)(i) and the writ of quo warranto by Clause (2)(b)(ii) of Article 199.

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The Nushki incident took place on 12 April 2024 In the Nushki district of Balochistan province of Pakistan Armed attackers kidnapped 9 passengers and later killed them The victims, all men from Punjab , were traveling in a bus from Quetta to Taftan Cause : Suspected ethnic separatist militants Indian spy-related hatred