Saturday, 11 February 2017

America being considered Mystery Babylon


From the Beginning of evolution of mankind religious prophecies about future events has always been in debate among all religions specially among Abrahamic religions like Judaism,Islam or Christianity.And apart from Abrahamic religions these prophecies can also be found in other religions like Buddhism,Hinduism,Jainism and so on.If we critically examine these prophecies as well as history of Religions,Nations and civilizations then we can understand and see why religious people believe in these prophecies.After going through all the research we have to convince our rational part of brain that Yes these prophecies described by religions are true.Some people believe in these prophecies blindly because they believe that their religion is always true but some people do ponder on these mysterical prophecies in the light of science and history and then they believe on the basis of their knowledge and unbiased research.
In the christian Scriptures there has been some predictions about future and most of these prophecies are about the end of times, means the day of judgement in context of religious Holy books.Here are a couple of Christian scripture verses :
Revelation 17:5  “And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH”.
Revelation 17:15  And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues.”
(Revelation 18:17/18/19) for in a single hour such fabulous wealth was destroyed! And every shipmaster, seafarer, the sailors, and all who do business by sea, stood far off 18 as they watched the smoke from her burning and kept crying out: “Who is like the great city?” 19 They threw dust on their heads and kept crying out, weeping, and mourning: Woe, woe, the great city, where all those who have ships on the sea became rich from her wealth, for in a single hour she was destroyed.
If we look closely on these verses and ponder about what is being said in these verses then we come to know that its prediction about a nation or a country’s destruction and word Babylon is used as a symbol to give us clue about that country.After looking deeply in the meaning of these verses we can clearly see that its not about some city,here city is just a clue as we can see how God describe us things in scriptures like Torah,bible or Quran.God has a unique sense of aesthetics to describe things in scriptures,So that intellectuals can ponder and after knowing what is really God talking about in scriptures they could guide others and praise God.
People often belive that its the old babylon which is located in Iraq but its not,because according to verses babylon should have strong military and strong military hold  on sea.So names of four different countries comes in our mind,which are Saudi Arabia,Jerusalem,babylon(iraq) and America.According to the criteria given about the mystery babylon three names are ruled out Saudi arabia,jerusalem and babylon (iraq),because all of them lack in strong military hold and they dont have good hold on sea to influence the sea trade of the world.Inspite of the fact that Saudi-Arabia is the centre of islam and oil production and babylon(iraq) and jerusalem has some historical importance.So at the end America is the country which fulfills all the conditions and criteria of all the prophecies given in Holly scriptures.
America is Super Power currently and the thing which makes it super power are
1)      Its Military hold across the world
2)      Its Economy in terms of GDP
3)      Influence of Dollar in exchange rate of all the economies of world
4)      Currently Dollar is ten times more powerfull than any currency of the world
5)       America is a merchant nation having strong hold on sea.
6)      America has strong control on all the sea routes by which it can influence all the sea transportation of the world
7)      America has strong hold on Atlantic and Pacific Ocean
8)      America has Undisputed Naval power
9)      America build the panama Canal to enstablish its control on sea
So all theses things which makes america great are actually found in christian scriptures which makes america THE MYSTRY BABYLON and once America is gone the whole world is gone and  as we can see from geopolitical perspective,China and Iraq will most likely be the cause of destruction of America in future.What makes really america great is evident from this:
“Whoever rules the waves,rules the world”
So we can clearly see that america rules the sea and its military contains Air craft carriers which looks like a city and also called floating city of war.
If we look into latest conspiracy theories like ILLUMINAUTI,ZIONISTS and FREE MASSONS,they all are mentioned in the holly scriptures of christianity and Islam.Thses secret societies  are the real cause of destruction for America.Frequent Earthquakes,Tsunami,Adultry,Materialism and Capitalism all are signs of day of judgement according to holly scriptures which means the world is going to be end and how the whole world can collapse suddenly ? if America collapse,if american dollar losses its worth today whole economy of the world will collapse and whole power of america will be gone.Thatswhy America is the Mystry Babylon.
People of every Religion are waiting for Massiah like Shite Muslims are waiting for 12th Imam and Jesus christ to return back to the world.Same as christians are waiting for jesus and all these things leads us to the day of judgement.So if we exactly look at the words of Revelation18 which regard America as Mystry babylon then we also come to know that nowadays majority of the Fortune 500 comapnies are in America and Americans major Revenue comes from see route and shipment which also tells us that majority of the Billionaires are from America and they became such filthy rich by expanding their business  to other countries through sea route.

Hence in a nutshell its obvious from the geopolitical analysis and from looking America from every dimension that America is the Mystry babylon discussed in the christian prophecies.

How to Write Best Resume to Get Jobs

                                  
There is a quote “ First impression is the last impression”,So while applying for a job in any organisation our resume is the first impression we give to the Recruiter or Employer.Our resume can get us hired or regected on the basis of  how well our Resume is written.No matter how much tallented you are,how much skills  or experience you have got,You are less likely to get hired by employer if you did not present your resume  in an appropriate way.So here are some of the things which you must consider while writing your Resume.
Know your Target industry
First and  the foremost  thing to consider while writing resume is to know and understand the industry or market  you want to join,You must know for which position you are applying for and what are the responsibilities of that position ? and whether you can  perform your duties efficiently and grow in that industry ?
Know what an employer  wants
We must consider what are the skills an employer is  demanding and  what type of personality an employer is looking for that job position,So that your resume can be tailored  according to employers requirement.
Be specific,Precise
In this fast paced  corporate world employers dont have much time  to look at long,irrelevant  details in Resume.According to some research an employer looks at a resume for 7 to 15 seconds on an average,because they have to look hundreds of resume on daily basis.So be specific,Precise and honest while writing your resume.
Know what makes you Talented or Special
For any specific job position so many people apply but only few gets the job,So you must know what makes you stand out from the crowd and what is that something stands you out from rest of the applicants.you must write all your skills, tallent and work experience to persuade the employer to hire you because you deserve that.
Your Resume must reflect your seriousness,creativity and professional attitude.There  are four types/formats of resume ;
1.    Chronological
2.    Functional
3.    Combination
4.    Targeted


There is no hard and fast rule,but it all depends for which type of  job you are applying for and you must choose that resume format which suits your job requirement.here is the list of basic ingredients of a good Resume irrespective of resume types/format :
ü  Name/Phone/Email address
ü  Educational Background(Names of institutions,Marks/Grades/GPA)
ü  Technical Skills and Abilities
ü  Experience(work experience,volunteer experience,job position,industry)
ü  Awards(medals,certifications etc.)
ü  Research Projects/Involvement
ü  Work status(current)
ü  Hobbies/interest
On an average a resume must be of 1 or 2 pages,this is an ideal size.So if you consider all these things while writing Resume then your resume will match with the employers demand and  you would have more chances to get hired as compared to other candidates.So prepare yourself fully and best of luck.
      



CSS,PMS,NTS,PPSC Exam Preparation: Interview Preparation

CSS,PMS,NTS,PPSC Exam Preparation: Interview Preparation: How To Crack CSS Interview Many Congratulations to all those candidates who have qualified the written part of CE 2014. This write-up is a...

Post Partition chronology of key events



1906 - Muslim League founded as forum for Indian Muslim separatism.
1940 - Muslim League endorses idea of separate nation for India's Muslims. 
1947 - Muslim state of East and West Pakistan created out of partition of India at the end of British rule. Hundreds of thousands die in widespread communal violence and millions are made homeless. 
1948 - Muhammed Ali Jinnah, the first governor general of Pakistan, dies. 
1948 - First war with India over disputed territory of Kashmir. 


Military rule 
1951 - Jinnah's successor Liaquat Ali Khan is assassinated. 
1956 - Constitution proclaims Pakistan an Islamic republic. 
1958 - Martial law declared and General Ayyub Khan takes over. 
1960 - General Ayyub Khan becomes president. 


War and secession 
1965 - Second war with India over Kashmir. 
1969 - General Ayyub Khan resigns and General Yahya Khan takes over. 
1970 - Victory in general elections in East Pakistan for breakaway Awami League, leading to rising tension with West Pakistan. 
1971 - East Pakistan attempts to secede, leading to civil war. India intervenes in support of East Pakistan which eventually breaks away to become Bangladesh. 
1972 - Simla peace agreement with India sets new frontline in Kashmir. 
1973 - Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto becomes prime minister. 


Zia takes charge 
1977 - Riots erupt over allegations of vote-rigging by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto's Pakistan People's Party (PPP). General Zia ul-Haq stages military coup. 
1978 - General Zia becomes president. 
1979 - Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto hanged. 
1980 - US pledges military assistance to Pakistan following Soviet intervention in Afghanistan. 
1985 - Martial law and political parties ban lifted. 
1986 - Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto's daughter Benazir returns from exile to lead PPP in campaign for fresh elections. 
1988 August - General Zia, the US ambassador and top Pakistan army officials die in mysterious air crash. 
Ghulam Ishaq Khan takes over as acting president, and is later elected to the post. 


Bhutto comeback 
1988 November - Benazir Bhutto's PPP wins general election. 
1990 - Benazir Bhutto dismissed as prime minister on charges of incompetence and corruption. 
1991 - Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif begins economic liberalisation programme. Islamic Shariah law formally incorporated into legal code. 
1992 - Government launches campaign to stamp out violence by Urdu-speaking supporters of the Mohajir Quami Movement. 
1993 - President Khan and Prime Minister Sharif both resign under pressure from military. General election brings Benazir Bhutto back to power. 


Politics and corruption 
1996 - President Leghari dismisses Bhutto government amid corruption allegations. 
1997 - Nawaz Sharif returns as prime minister after his Pakistan Muslim League party wins elections. 
1998 - Pakistan conducts its own nuclear tests after India explodes several devices. 
1999 April - Benazir Bhutto and her husband convicted of corruption and given jail sentences. Benazir stays out of the country. 
1999 May - Kargil conflict: Pakistan-backed forces clash with the Indian military in the icy heights around Kargil in Indian-held Kashmir. More than 1,000 people are killed on both sides. 
1999 October - Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif overthrown in military coup led by General Pervez Musharraf. Coup is widely condemned, Pakistan is suspended from Commonwealth. 
2000 April - Nawaz Sharif sentenced to life imprisonment on hijacking and terrorism charges. 
2000 December - Nawaz Sharif goes into exile in Saudi Arabia after being pardoned by military authorities.
2001 20 June - Gen Pervez Musharraf names himself president while remaining head of the army. He replaced the figurehead president, Rafiq Tarar, who vacated his position earlier in the day after the parliament that elected him was dissolved. 
2001 July - Musharraf meets Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee in the first summit between the two neighbours in more than two years. The meeting ends without a breakthrough or even a joint statement because of differences over Kashmir. 
2001 September - Musharraf swings in behind the US in its fight against terrorism and supports attacks on Afghanistan. US lifts some sanctions imposed after Pakistan's nuclear tests in 1998, but retains others put in place after Musharraf's coup. 


Kashmir tensions 
2001 October - India fires on Pakistani military posts in the heaviest firing along the dividing line of control in Kashmir for almost a year. 
2001 December - India imposes sanctions against Pakistan, to force it to take action against two Kashmir militant groups blamed for a suicide attack on parliament in New Dehli. Pakistan retaliates with similar sanctions. 
2001 December - India, Pakistan mass troops along common border amid mounting fears of a looming war.
2002 January - President Musharraf bans two militant groups - Lashkar-e-Toiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad - and takes steps to curb religious extremism. 
2002 January - Musharraf announces that elections will be held in October 2002 to end three years of military rule. 
2002 April - Musharraf wins another five years in office in a referendum criticised as unconstitutional and fraught with irregularities. 
2002 May - 14 people, including 11 French technicians, are killed in a suicide attack on a bus in Karachi. The following month 12 people are killed in a suicide attack outside the US consulate in the city. 


Missile tests 
2002 May - Pakistan test fires three medium-range surface-to-surface Ghauri missiles, which are capable of carrying nuclear warheads. Musharraf tells nation that Pakistan doesn't want war but is ready to respond with full force if attacked. 
2002 June - Britain and US maintain diplomatic offensive to avert war, urge their citizens to leave India and Pakistan.
2002 August - President Musharraf grants himself sweeping new powers, including the right to dismiss an elected parliament. Opposition forces accuse Musharraf of perpetuating dictatorship. 
2002 October - First general election since the 1999 military coup results in a hung parliament. Parties haggle over the make-up of a coalition. Religious parties fare better than expected. 
2002 November - Mir Zafarullah Jamali selected as prime minister by the National Assembly. He is the first civilian premier since the 1999 military coup and a member of a party close to General Musharraf. 
2003 February - Senate elections: Ruling party wins most seats in voting to the upper house. Elections said to be final stage of what President Musharraf calls transition to democracy. 
2003 June - North-West Frontier Province votes to introduce Sharia law. 


Kashmir ceasefire 
2003 November - Pakistan declares a Kashmir ceasefire, which is swiftly matched by India. 
2003 December - Pakistan and India agree to resume direct air links and to allow overflights of each other's planes from beginning of 2004 after two-year ban. 
President Musharraf survives an attempt on his life; bombs explode under a bridge seconds after his car passes over it. 
2004 February - Leading nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan admits to having leaked nuclear weapons secrets. Technology is said to have been transferred to Libya, North Korea and Iran. 
2004 April - Parliament approves creation of military-led National Security Council. Move institutionalises role of armed forces in civilian affairs. 
2004 May - Pakistan readmitted to Commonwealth. 
Factional violence in Karachi: Senior Sunni cleric shot dead; bomb attack on Shia mosque kills 16, injures 40. 
2004 June - Military offensive near Afghan border against suspected al-Qaeda militants and their supporters after attacks on checkpoints. Earlier offensive, in March, left more than 120 dead. 
2004 August - Shaukat Aziz is sworn in as prime minister. In July he escaped unhurt from an apparent assassination attempt. 
2004 December - President Musharraf says he will stay on as head of the army having previously promised to relinquish the role. 
2005 January - Tribal militants in Balochistan attack facilities at Pakistan's largest natural gas field, forcing closure of main plant.
2005 7 April - Bus services, the first in 60 years, operate between Muzaffarabad in Pakistani-administered Kashmir and Srinagar in Indian-controlled Kashmir. 
More than 200 suspected Islamic extremists are detained at premises which include religious schools and mosques. The move comes after deadly attacks in the British capital; three of the bombers visited Pakistan in 2004. 
2005 August - Pakistan tests its first, nuclear-capable cruise missile. 
Kashmir quake 
2005 8 October - An earthquake, with its epicentre in Pakistani-administered Kashmir, kills tens of thousands of people. The city of Muzaffarabad is among the worst-hit areas. 
2006 January - Up to 18 people are killed in a US missile strike, apparently targeting senior al-Qaeda figures, on a border village in the north. 
2006 February - More than 30 people are killed in a suspected suicide bomb attack and ensuing violence at a Shia Muslim procession in the north-west. 
2006 April - A suspected double suicide bombing kills at least 57 people at a Sunni Muslim ceremony in Karachi.
2006 August - Security forces kill prominent Balochistan tribal leader, Nawab Akbar Bugti. Protests over his death turn violent. 
2006 October - Raid on an Islamic seminary in the tribal area of Bajaur bordering Afghanistan kills up to 80 people, sparking anti-government protests. The army says the madrassa was a training camp for militants. 
2006 December - Pakistan says it has successfully test-fired a short-range missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead. 
2007 January - Islamabad rejects an assertion by the head of US National Intelligence that al-Qaeda leaders are hiding out in Pakistan.
2007 January-June - Tension mounts between the government and the radical Red Mosque in Islamabad. 
2007 February - Bombings in different parts of the country, including at Islamabad's Marriott Hotel and the international airport, kill a number of people. 
68 passengers, most of them Pakistanis, are killed by bomb blasts and a blaze on a train travelling between the Indian capital New Delhi and the Pakistani city of Lahore. 
Pakistan and India sign an agreement aimed at reducing the risk of accidental nuclear war. 
2007 March - President Musharraf suspends the Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry, triggering a wave of anger across the country. 
First joint protests held by the parties of exiled former prime ministers Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif. 
2007 March-April - Officials say around 250 people have been killed in fighting between South Waziristan tribesmen and foreign militants said to be linked to al-Qaeda. 
2007 May - Several killed in Karachi during rival demonstrations over dismissal of Chief Justice Chaudhry. Subsequent strikes paralyse much of the country. 
2007 May - A bomb blast in a hotel in Peshawar kills 24. 
2007 June - President Musharraf extends media controls to include the internet and mobile phones amid a growing challenge to his rule. 
2007 July - Security forces storm the Red Mosque complex in Islamabad following a week-long siege. 
Supreme Court reinstates Chief Justice Chaudhry. 
2007 July - Ms Bhutto, President Musharraf hold a secret meeting in Abu Dhabi on a possible power-sharing deal. 
2007 August - Supreme Court rules Nawaz Sharif can return from exile. 
2007 September - Mr Sharif returns but is sent back to exile within hours. 
2007 October - Musharraf wins most votes in presidential election. The Supreme Court says no winner can be formally announced until it rules if the general was eligible to stand for election while still army chief. 
Nearly 200 people die in fighting with Islamic militants in North Waziristan, stronghold of pro-Taleban and al-Qaida groups. 
Ex-prime minister Benazir Bhutto returns from exile. Dozens of people die in a suicide bomb targetting her homecoming parade in Karachi. 
2007 November - Gen Musharraf declares emergency rule while still awaiting Supreme Court ruling on whether he was eligible to run for re-election. Chief Justice Chaudhry is dismissed. Ms Bhutto is briefly placed under house arrest. 
Caretaker government sworn in. 
New Supreme Court - now staffed with compliant judges - dismisses challenges to Musharraf's re-election. 
Pakistan's Chief Election Commissioner announces that general elections to be held on 8 January 2008. 
Nawaz Sharif returns from exile again. 
Musharraf resigns from army post and is sworn in for second term as president. 
2007 15 December - State of emergency lifted. 
27 December - Benazir Bhutto assassinated at election campaign rally in Rawalpindi. 
2008 January - Elections postponed to 18 February. 
Suicide bomber kills more than 20 policemen gathered outside the High Court in Lahore ahead of an anti-government rally. 
Up to 90 fighters killed in clashes in the tribal region of South Waziristan, near the Afghan border, where militants have been openly challenging the army. 
2008 February - Parliamentary elections. The two main opposition parties gain a clear majority. They later agree agree to form a coalition government. 
2008 March - People's Party nominee Yusuf Raza Gillani becomes prime minister. 
2008 May - The disgraced Pakistani nuclear scientist, Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, says allegations he passed on nuclear secrets are false and that he was made a scapegoat. 
2008 7 August - The two main governing parties agree to launch impeachment proceedings against President Musharraf. 
2008 18 August - Mr Musharraf says he has decided to resign. 
Quaid-e-Azam "through the years"


December 25, 1876 Born at Karachi 
1882 Education started at home
1887 Admitted to Sind Madrasatul Islam, Karachi
1892 Married Emibai at the age of 16
Left Karachi for Europe

1893 Joined Lincoln's Inn
Emibai died at home

1895 Became Bar-at-Law
Mother died at Karachi

1896 Returned to Karachi from London
Migrated to Bombay

1897 Enrolled as Advocate in Bombay High Court
1900 Appointed Presidency Magistrate, Bombay
1906 Appointed Personal Secretary to Dadabhoy Naoroji
1909 Father died
Elected to the Supreme Imperial Council uncontested

1910 Elected to the Legislative Assembly, Bombay
1911 Piloted Waqf Alal Aulad Bill -- the only private member's Bill to be passed (in 1913)

1912 Attended All-India Muslim League Council Meeting
1913 Left for England with Gokhale
Founded London Indian Association
Joined All-India Muslim League

1915 Initiated the move for setting up of a League-Congress joint committee
for Hindu-Muslim unity

1916 Presided over the sixteenth Bombay Provincial Conference
Presided over the All-India Muslim League Lucknow session;
Lucknow Pact signed

1917 Became President, Home Rule League, Bombay
Organised "Memorandum of the Nineteen

1918 Married Rattenbai at Calcutta
Foiled the move to set up "Willingdon Memorial" in Bombay. Jinnah's
People's Memorial Hall constructed as a tribute to his services.

1919 Daughter (Dina) born
Resigned from the Imperial Legislative Council as a protest against
Rowlatt Act

1920 Resigned from Home Rule League
Resigned from the Congress on differences with Gandhi

1922 Participated in All Parties Conference in Bombay as one of the three
Secretaries
1923 Elected to the Imperial Legislative Council from Bombay
1924 Presided over the All-India Muslim League session in Lahore
1927 Boycotted the Simon Commission. Presided over a meeting of all the
important Muslim leaders at Delhi
1928 Attended National Convention at Calcutta
1928 Rattenbai died
1929 Jinnah's amendments to Nehru Report rejected
All-India Muslim League rejects Nehru Report at its Delhi session
Jinnah's Fourteen Points

1930 Attended Round Table Conference in London
1931 Stayed on in England; gave up political activities temporarily
1934 Returned to India. Got actively engaged in politics
Again elected to the Central Legislative Assembly
Elected Permanent President of All-India Muslim League
Elected leader of the Independent Party in the Assembly

1935 Government of India Act, 1935 passed
Jinnah-Rajendra Prasad Formula

1936 Constituted All-India Muslim League Central Parliamentary Board to fight
elections under 1935 Act

1937 Provincial elections under 1935 Act
Congress forms ministries in six provinces; Congress raj begins
Jinnah presides over League session at Lucknow.
All-India Muslim League turned into a mass organisation and compete
independence adopted as goal

1938 Presides over Special League Session at Calcutta
Presides over League Session at Patna

1939 Demand Royal Commission to inquire into Muslim grievances under
Congress rule.
Day of Deliverance observed (on exit of Congress Ministries)

1940 Historic Lahore (Pakistan) Resolution passed

1943 Rejected Rajagopalachariya formula
Presided over All-India Muslim League's Karachi session and said: "We
have got millions behind us; we have got our flag and our platform;
and what is more we have now the definite goal of Pakistan." Toured
the subcontinent like a storm

1944 Jinnah-Gandhi talks
1945 Participated in Simla Conference.
Elected to Central Legislative Assembly

1946 January 11, All-India Muslim League sweeps the polls in Muslim
constituencies; Victory Day
April 4, Meeting with Cabinet Mission
April 9, Called a convention of all Muslim members of the Central and
Provincial Assemblies at Delhi
May 16, Cabinet Mission Plan announced
June, League accepts Cabinet Mission Plan. League also accepts Short-Term (Interim Government) Plan
July Conditional acceptance of Cabinet Mission Plan by Congress. Congress rejects Short-Term Plan. Viceroy's volte face on the formation of Interim Government. All-India Muslim League withdraws earlier acceptance, rejects Cabinet Mission Plan and announces boycott of Constituent Assembly. Called upon Members to renounce all British titles and honours in protest against British attitude towards Muslims and decides to launch Direct Action to wrest Pakistan

August 16, Direct Action Day

October 25, All-India Muslim League agrees to participate in the Interim Government

December 2, Reaches London on invitation from Secretary of State

December 6, British Government's clarification upholds League's viewpoint on Cabinet Mission Plan

1947 February 20, Prime Minister Attlee announces that the British would relinquish power in India by June 1948
June 3, Plan envisaging partition of India and establishment of Pakistan announced. Jinnah's historic broadcast accepting the Plan
July, Indian Independence Act passed by British Parliament
August 7, Left Delhi for Karachi by air
August 11, Elected President of Pakistan Constituent Assembly. Presidential address in the Constituent Assembly. Title of "Quaid-e-Azam" conferred on him

August 14, Pakistan comes into being; the Quaid-e-Azam sworn in as the first Gvernor-General

October, Set up headquarters at Lahore to supervise settlement of refugees in Punjab

December 25, First official birthday

1948 July 1, Inaugurated State Bank of Pakistan; gave a call for evolving a new economic system
July 14, Left again for rest at Ziarat

August 14, First Independence Day; last message to the nation

September 11, Returned to Karachi from Ziarat; Breathed his last.

How To Crack CSS Interview


Many Congratulations to all those candidates who have qualified the written part of CE 2016. This write-up is aimed at providing guidance to the qualified candidates for the viva voce stage of CSS exam.



Introduction:

It wouldn't be incorrect to state that CSS interview is the most important assessment from among all the tests conducted to gauge a candidate in competitive exams. This 30-minute exercise determines the candidate's final merit, or more rightly his or her future. It is so because almost all candidates appearing in interview have scores between 600 and 700 at their credit and these 300 interview marks could be an impetus for you to get an edge over others, if you manage it well. 

Written part requires a lot of hard work and so does the interview. Only a meticulous preparation will make you exceptional and shall prove decisive. 


Interview: The Real Test

Candidates, who have qualified the written part, will now be appearing before a panel for an interview. Since the interviewers have to determine a candidate's suitability for the Civil Services, they lay special emphasis on candidates' moral and ethical qualities, their intelligence, spontaneity/reflexes, communication skills, personality traits, and leadership qualities. Remember those who fail to secure a minimum of 100 marks shall not be eligible for appointment. 


A Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

The first step you must take for interview preparation is to map out a viable strategy. You must know the areas you have to hit. Let it be very clear that in these 300 marks, are contained all your optional and compulsory subjects, general knowledge, questions from your educational background, extracurricular activities, hobbies and national and international current affairs. The interviewers can ask you anything from anywhere.

Step 2

Anticipate questions you might face during the interview. Jot them down and then prepare their answers. Practice your answers in front of someone who could give you honest feedback. This would serve three purposes: 

1. It would make things easy especially for those who shy away from public speaking.

2. It would enhance your communication skills. 

3. You would be able to generate a good discussion on these questions if asked on the ‘D-day’. 

Step 3

Ask your friend to give you a real account of your performance. 

Step 4

Interview preparation is inextricably linked with newspapers. Waste no time and read the Dawn newspaper daily to get yourself equipped with the knowledge of every significant national and international issue so as to present a deep analysis, if asked. Do keep a notebook with you to note anything important you come across. You can also take a cutting of that very piece for an easy reading later. 

Step 5

Do keep a notepad with you at all times to note any question that may arise in your mind.

Step 6

As you prepare your questions, start recording your voice in a device. Read out your answers so that you yourself listen to your answers. You are the best judge of yourself. So, evaluate yourself with extreme honesty. Do this drill again and again if you are not fluent in communication. In a week's time you would be able to mark a clear difference between your first recording and the last one. 

Step 7

Once you begin to feel confident enough to go for the interview, start giving mock interviews. This would boost your confidence and would give you a fair idea of what to expect. This step is particularly important for shy and nervous candidates. Two or three mock interviews would definitely boost up your confidence. 


Expected Questions

Besides questions related to your academic background, extracurricular and hobbies, etc., the most expected questions for a general interview this time around are: 

National

i) Future/Failure of Democracy in Pakistan.
ii) Reasons for poor governance.
iii) Dynastic politics in Pakistan.
iv) Role of media.
v) Political awakening in Pakistan.
vi) Involvement of security establishment in political affairs.
vii) Terrorism and Operation Zarb-e-Azb.
viii) Recurring floods.
ix) Energy crisis and its solution.
x) Malala's Nobel Peace Prize, and reaction at home.
i) Budgetary allocations with special reference to education.
ii) Major exports and their contribution to economy.

International

i) The outbreak of Ebola.
ii) Disappearance of Malaysian Airliner MH 370.
iii) Russian annexation of Crimea.
iv) China’s rising economy against the US.
v) India-China face-off.
vi) ISIS.
vii) US war in Iraq.
viii) Why peace in Pakistan is linked to peace in Afghanistan.
ix) Recognition of Palestine and Israel.
x) Malala’s Nobel Prize and Honorary citizenship of Canada.
xi) India-Pakistan border tensions.
xii) Scottish vote against independence from UK.


Questions Related to Preference

PAS

i) Devolution plan.
ii) Why PAS is your first preference?
iii) Vision of PAS.
iv) From CSP to DMG to PAS.

PSP
i) Thana culture and how to change it.
ii) Police order.

FSP
i) Foreign policy with special reference to India, US and China.


Questions related to career

i) Why you are switching from your present career to the Civil Service?
ii) What can you offer us which others can’t?


Interview Day Tips

1. Have a good night’s sleep

On this most important day of your life, your mind must be absolutely clear. So, have a good night’s sleep because being awake the whole night can adversely affect your performance. 

2. What to wear?

They say first impression is the last impression; so wear a professional business suit but do avoid flashiness and wearing too much cologne. Girls should also be neatly dressed and there should be no too much jewellery or excessive makeup. Do remember the dress should make you feel comfortable. Also keep in mind that not only your knowledge but your whole personality will be judged. 

3. Going for the interview

Before leaving for the interview venue, go through the newspapers, especially the headlines — newspapers are also available in the interview room. Most of the times they ask you a question on the news headline of that day. 

4. Dos of the interview room

• Do enter the interview room by greeting all in one go, not one by one.
• Do keep your reflexes sharp and speak with conviction. 
• Do excuse if you do not know the answer 
• Do be confident
• Do let the member finish the question before you answer it. This would also give you crucial 2-3 seconds to decide the answer in your mind.

5. Don’ts of the interview room

• Don’t move towards the seat before the members gesture you towards it. 
• Don’t try to be overly smart 
• Don’t pretend that you know more than the Board does; this might prove embarrassing for you. 
• Don’t be overconfident and never lie. 

Note: In previous years, debaters have been made to speak extempore, so be careful with the information you furnish about yourself. 


How to Leave? 

When the interview is over, the panellists would most probably wish you luck. Say a word of thanks to them and leave respectfully. There is no requirement to shake hands. It’s a formal day and should be treated as such.