The CSS Current Affairs Paper 2026 is a compulsory subject that evaluates a candidate’s awareness of national, regional, and global developments shaping contemporary politics, economics, security, and diplomacy. The paper reflects the dynamic nature of current affairs by requiring analytical depth, updated knowledge, and the ability to connect ongoing events with historical context and policy implications.
It is not a test of news headlines alone; rather, it demands critical thinking, balanced arguments, and practical solutions to pressing issues facing Pakistan and the world. Here you will find the CSS Current Affairs past paper for 2026, providing insight into the paper’s structure and the level of preparation required to secure high marks.
CSS Current Affairs Past Paper 2026
Q. No. 2: “Pakistan stands at a decisive turning point where climate shocks, rapid population growth, governance gaps, non-traditional security threats, and intense fiscal stress are converging to heighten national vulnerability.” Critically evaluate the above statement and propose policy measures for building a stable, secure, and disaster-resilient Pakistan.
Q. No. 3: “Brain drain threatens Pakistan’s ability to achieve its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030”. Write a comprehensive note on the causes and consequences of brain drain from Pakistan, focusing on its impact on achieving SDGs (you may choose any three SDGs for answering this question).
Q. No. 4: Critically appraise the following statement with relevant examples. Furthermore, draw relevant lessons and propose a way forward for Pakistan. “Natural resources, though desirable for the development of a country, can become a source of conflict and instability.”
Q. No. 5: Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), once called “force multipliers”, are now having trust issues as public skepticism about the virtues and advantages of NGOs has dropped. Critically examine why NGOs’ space is shrinking in many parts of the world, with specific reference to Pakistan.
Q. No. 6: COP – the annual climate negotiation, Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is organized every year since 1995. What are the significant achievements of COPs in general and COP-30 in particular?
Q. No. 7: Conduct a critical analysis of the prospects of resolution of the Palestinian conflict with special reference to the UN Security Council’s recently approved US-drafted resolution for peace in Gaza. Can Pakistan play any role in this initiative?
Q. No. 8: Write short notes on any TWO of the following:
- (i) Pros and cons of food production through Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
- (ii) Implications of depopulation
- (iii) Role of China in evolving world order
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