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Attempt: 2nd
Date: 1st May 2023, Afternoon session
Graduation: Bsc Nautical Science (Merchant Navy)
Optional: Sociology
Home state : Bihar
Home district: Bhagalpur
Duration: Around 25-30 mins
Hobby: composing songs and cricket enthusiast.
Pretext: This is my second interview and was relieved that H'ble T C A Anant has retired this year ( who ruined my PT last year). Hoped not to get Soni sir and Chaubey sir but to my disappointment, a candidate told me outside upsc bhavan that both are sitting today for PT.
Fortunately, It was H'ble M Satyawati ma'am who came to my rescue.
Chairwoman: Read my DAF aloud and mentioned my achievements.
1. What is Nautical Science
2. What is this hobby of composing songs
3. Why are u quitting Merchant navy provided it is such a high paying job?
4.Who is the beneficiary of Russia Ukraine war
Member1: Quite serious looking man
1. Does Indian IPC applies in open seas if crime is done there
2. Can an Indian person be tried for murder in high seas.
3. India failed to give justice in case of Enrica lexie
4. Why is Bhagalpur famous
5. Odop of bhagalpur
6.Is tassar silk exported?
7.hydrogen sulphide incident of today's news... How would u tackle it as an administrator.
8. What is difference between Territorial waters and EEZ.
Member 2: ( he had put a black colour cream on his lower lip, don't know why but he was cool enough)
1. Do u consider Bihar as a poor state
2. Schemes of bihar government.
3. What is Digital Parliament ( only qstn where I said NO)
4. What is most important event of your life.
5. What is Munger famous for?
Member 3:
1. Does Bounty of war leads to more conflict.
2. India's progress in crude oil and refineries.
3. Why more issue of corruption in Developing States
4. How to check corruption.
5. How to increase solar energy potential.
Member 4: ( lady member)
1. How communication takes place on ship?
2. What are Submarine cables?
3.How to improve social Security in informal sectors, what has been done.
4.Why violence against women in bihar?
5.What will u opt, auction for minerals or administrative allotment?
Chairwoman: okay Yash, ur interview is over. All the best.
My experience: Peon outside told me not to wear mask. Satyawati ma'am welcomed me with a pleasant smile. She went to washroom in the middle of the interview and came back in around two minutes. She was smiling occasionally and looked lively and fresh. ( again much better than Anant sir ). The aura of the room was very positive. Ma'am had a picture of H'ble president on her back which enhaced the atmosphere of the room. Members were neither too cordial nor too hostile. There were occasional smiles on their faces and they seemed more or less satisfied with my answers. My performance was just like any other mock, articulation was fine, had smile throughout, sprinkled few facts in between but here in upsc, we don't get reviews, so the guessing game is on now.
Utility of mocks: There was hardly any mock left in the market which I had not given. Count it above 35 ( including one to one and online mocks) as I had more than 3 months to prepare for PT. I found Next IAS, Vision IAS, Chahal Academy, Vajirao and reddy as the closest to actual upsc interview. Mocks genuinely helped me to expand my question bank and improve mannerism.
I have gained immensely from this online community of aspirants. Had based my entire preparation on online sources. Sharing my transcript is like giving back to the community.
Date: 1st May 2023, Afternoon session
Graduation: Bsc Nautical Science (Merchant Navy)
Optional: Sociology
Home state : Bihar
Home district: Bhagalpur
Duration: Around 25-30 mins
Hobby: composing songs and cricket enthusiast.
Pretext: This is my second interview and was relieved that H'ble T C A Anant has retired this year ( who ruined my PT last year). Hoped not to get Soni sir and Chaubey sir but to my disappointment, a candidate told me outside upsc bhavan that both are sitting today for PT.
Fortunately, It was H'ble M Satyawati ma'am who came to my rescue.
Chairwoman: Read my DAF aloud and mentioned my achievements.
1. What is Nautical Science
2. What is this hobby of composing songs
3. Why are u quitting Merchant navy provided it is such a high paying job?
4.Who is the beneficiary of Russia Ukraine war
Member1: Quite serious looking man
1. Does Indian IPC applies in open seas if crime is done there
2. Can an Indian person be tried for murder in high seas.
3. India failed to give justice in case of Enrica lexie
4. Why is Bhagalpur famous
5. Odop of bhagalpur
6.Is tassar silk exported?
7.hydrogen sulphide incident of today's news... How would u tackle it as an administrator.
8. What is difference between Territorial waters and EEZ.
Member 2: ( he had put a black colour cream on his lower lip, don't know why but he was cool enough)
1. Do u consider Bihar as a poor state
2. Schemes of bihar government.
3. What is Digital Parliament ( only qstn where I said NO)
4. What is most important event of your life.
5. What is Munger famous for?
Member 3:
1. Does Bounty of war leads to more conflict.
2. India's progress in crude oil and refineries.
3. Why more issue of corruption in Developing States
4. How to check corruption.
5. How to increase solar energy potential.
Member 4: ( lady member)
1. How communication takes place on ship?
2. What are Submarine cables?
3.How to improve social Security in informal sectors, what has been done.
4.Why violence against women in bihar?
5.What will u opt, auction for minerals or administrative allotment?
Chairwoman: okay Yash, ur interview is over. All the best.
My experience: Peon outside told me not to wear mask. Satyawati ma'am welcomed me with a pleasant smile. She went to washroom in the middle of the interview and came back in around two minutes. She was smiling occasionally and looked lively and fresh. ( again much better than Anant sir ). The aura of the room was very positive. Ma'am had a picture of H'ble president on her back which enhaced the atmosphere of the room. Members were neither too cordial nor too hostile. There were occasional smiles on their faces and they seemed more or less satisfied with my answers. My performance was just like any other mock, articulation was fine, had smile throughout, sprinkled few facts in between but here in upsc, we don't get reviews, so the guessing game is on now.
Utility of mocks: There was hardly any mock left in the market which I had not given. Count it above 35 ( including one to one and online mocks) as I had more than 3 months to prepare for PT. I found Next IAS, Vision IAS, Chahal Academy, Vajirao and reddy as the closest to actual upsc interview. Mocks genuinely helped me to expand my question bank and improve mannerism.
I have gained immensely from this online community of aspirants. Had based my entire preparation on online sources. Sharing my transcript is like giving back to the community.
01/05/23
Background - Architect, Worked in Switzerland, belong to Srinagar J&K, hobby travelling, IFS preference
Afternoon session, 2nd to go
Satyavathi ma'am board
1. What have you been doing since graduation?
2. Why are you shifting careers?
3. What will you do if you don't get through?
4. Where all have you travelled?
5. In which state in India is the status of women the best?
6. What is the difference between matrilineal and matriarchal society?
M1
1. What crisis was srilanka faced with recently?
2. Has it been solved?
3. What is India doing to solve it?
4. How can presidency of G20 help in economic development of India?
5. What is the significance of G20 presidency?
M2
1. How will you as an administrator help establish normalcy in Kashmir?
2. What is the main issue in Kashmir?
3. What is the role of diplomats in the governance sector today?
4. With such resource crunch do you think diplomats today can counter major economies?
5. Do you think the movie Kashmir files helps in the healing process or creates sectarian divide?
M3
1. Don't you think IAS can help in serving the nation better than IFS?
2. The grassroots present us with the actual problems, how will you solve them sitting in foreign capitals? Don't you want to go to the tehsils instead
3. What is the state of Pakistan' economy?
4. Why can't we see eye to eye with Pak?
5. Who is your woman role model?
6. Should prostitution be legalized?
M4
1. What can J&K learn from Switzerland in terms of tourism development?
2. How can we increase the number of foreign tourists?
3. Today is labour day but female labour force participation is very low - how will you tackle this?
4. Do you think women should be given reservation in Parliament?
Cordial board, good experience.
All the best to all!
Background - Architect, Worked in Switzerland, belong to Srinagar J&K, hobby travelling, IFS preference
Afternoon session, 2nd to go
Satyavathi ma'am board
1. What have you been doing since graduation?
2. Why are you shifting careers?
3. What will you do if you don't get through?
4. Where all have you travelled?
5. In which state in India is the status of women the best?
6. What is the difference between matrilineal and matriarchal society?
M1
1. What crisis was srilanka faced with recently?
2. Has it been solved?
3. What is India doing to solve it?
4. How can presidency of G20 help in economic development of India?
5. What is the significance of G20 presidency?
M2
1. How will you as an administrator help establish normalcy in Kashmir?
2. What is the main issue in Kashmir?
3. What is the role of diplomats in the governance sector today?
4. With such resource crunch do you think diplomats today can counter major economies?
5. Do you think the movie Kashmir files helps in the healing process or creates sectarian divide?
M3
1. Don't you think IAS can help in serving the nation better than IFS?
2. The grassroots present us with the actual problems, how will you solve them sitting in foreign capitals? Don't you want to go to the tehsils instead
3. What is the state of Pakistan' economy?
4. Why can't we see eye to eye with Pak?
5. Who is your woman role model?
6. Should prostitution be legalized?
M4
1. What can J&K learn from Switzerland in terms of tourism development?
2. How can we increase the number of foreign tourists?
3. Today is labour day but female labour force participation is very low - how will you tackle this?
4. Do you think women should be given reservation in Parliament?
Cordial board, good experience.
All the best to all!
Date of interview - 28th April
Board- Smita Nagaraj ma'am
Background- Btech, MBA - nothing asked
3.5 years work ex in corporate banking- asked on my profile and work
Hobbies- nothing asked
CP
1. Why cs
2. Why not politics
3. Why is india not performing well historically
4. What changes would you like to see
5. How to improve impact assessment
M1( smiling sir)
6. Work ex- what did you do?
7. Going back to India issue as discussed with chairperson, don't you think india has been lousy and confused with policy making?
8. Why did we nationalize banks, now we're privatizing them
9. What one thing india lacked till now?
M2( expressionless )
10. India China, why we lacked in exports
11. Tax mobilization, how?
12. Division of Gst, how do we collect it?
M3( was keenly listening, looked angry at times)
13. Social security of gig workers, what can we emulate from case studies from different countries
14. What do you think is 1 problem leading to all conflicts
15. Would you like to change or rephrase your stance( I didn't change but did put it more concisely)
M4( smiling and nodding)
16. Essential qualities of a leader
17. Long monolog on globalization, essentially wanted to ask if we are moving away from globalization
18. How to improve globalization
19. If you're a DM, what is the biggest challenge in analyzing impact of a policy
Unable to recall few questions
Overall cordial experience. It was more of a discussion and they were keenly listening to my opinions. At times they did try to put pressure by giving weird expression, but the key is to keep calm and be composed.
Mocks- gave around 10
Vajirao and reddy, Chahal, onlyias were good and one to one with Khan sir was confidence booster
All the best to rest of the folks.
Board- Smita Nagaraj ma'am
Background- Btech, MBA - nothing asked
3.5 years work ex in corporate banking- asked on my profile and work
Hobbies- nothing asked
CP
1. Why cs
2. Why not politics
3. Why is india not performing well historically
4. What changes would you like to see
5. How to improve impact assessment
M1( smiling sir)
6. Work ex- what did you do?
7. Going back to India issue as discussed with chairperson, don't you think india has been lousy and confused with policy making?
8. Why did we nationalize banks, now we're privatizing them
9. What one thing india lacked till now?
M2( expressionless )
10. India China, why we lacked in exports
11. Tax mobilization, how?
12. Division of Gst, how do we collect it?
M3( was keenly listening, looked angry at times)
13. Social security of gig workers, what can we emulate from case studies from different countries
14. What do you think is 1 problem leading to all conflicts
15. Would you like to change or rephrase your stance( I didn't change but did put it more concisely)
M4( smiling and nodding)
16. Essential qualities of a leader
17. Long monolog on globalization, essentially wanted to ask if we are moving away from globalization
18. How to improve globalization
19. If you're a DM, what is the biggest challenge in analyzing impact of a policy
Unable to recall few questions
Overall cordial experience. It was more of a discussion and they were keenly listening to my opinions. At times they did try to put pressure by giving weird expression, but the key is to keep calm and be composed.
Mocks- gave around 10
Vajirao and reddy, Chahal, onlyias were good and one to one with Khan sir was confidence booster
All the best to rest of the folks.
Date and session of interview- 1/05/23 forenoon
Board-Satyavati Maam
Optional- PSIR
College- IIT- BHU
Profession (if any)- ex IOCL
Hobbies- sitcoms, cricket
DAF keywords: Jhunjhunu, Varanasi, Rajasthan , mess manager
Chairwoman
It's been 5 years since you left the job, how are you financially sustaining yourself
Didn't you join the content developer job like many students do
Do you think it's rights to make content or teach by someone who himself has not cleared the exam
What reforms would you like in civil service exam
What is role of ethics in administration
Member 1
Do you have been to Benaras after graduation
Did you see any changes
What can administration do to sustain cleanliness
Impact of Ukraine crisis on India
Do we have any oil deal with Ukraine
What schemes are there for skill development and what we can do further
Member 2
Tell what Jhunjhunu is famous for
Opinion on Agnipath
How unemployed youth would feel about it
ODOP from Jhunjhunu
Why IPL is so much successful
What is single most benefit of IPL
Member 3
GST collection is increasing, what are the reasons
What problems you faced as mess manager
Importance of MSMEs in Indian economy
Future of Indian oil corporation is dark?
Member 4
Rajasthan is called as BIMARU state, what are reasons for poor development
Share of different sectors in Rajasthan economy
It's said that India is land of contradictions , on one hand we are 5th largest economy and on other hand so many poors , how do you see it
It's said that one direct employment create 10 indirect employment , how is it true for automobile sector
Your experience in interview- 1st interview, less factual and more analytical, cordial
Utility of mocks or O2O (if any)- make you familiar with process, help in overcoming nervousness, sometimes point out some areas of improvement that you can work upon
O2O with Ravindraan sir, Bassi sir was encouraging
Board-Satyavati Maam
Optional- PSIR
College- IIT- BHU
Profession (if any)- ex IOCL
Hobbies- sitcoms, cricket
DAF keywords: Jhunjhunu, Varanasi, Rajasthan , mess manager
Chairwoman
It's been 5 years since you left the job, how are you financially sustaining yourself
Didn't you join the content developer job like many students do
Do you think it's rights to make content or teach by someone who himself has not cleared the exam
What reforms would you like in civil service exam
What is role of ethics in administration
Member 1
Do you have been to Benaras after graduation
Did you see any changes
What can administration do to sustain cleanliness
Impact of Ukraine crisis on India
Do we have any oil deal with Ukraine
What schemes are there for skill development and what we can do further
Member 2
Tell what Jhunjhunu is famous for
Opinion on Agnipath
How unemployed youth would feel about it
ODOP from Jhunjhunu
Why IPL is so much successful
What is single most benefit of IPL
Member 3
GST collection is increasing, what are the reasons
What problems you faced as mess manager
Importance of MSMEs in Indian economy
Future of Indian oil corporation is dark?
Member 4
Rajasthan is called as BIMARU state, what are reasons for poor development
Share of different sectors in Rajasthan economy
It's said that India is land of contradictions , on one hand we are 5th largest economy and on other hand so many poors , how do you see it
It's said that one direct employment create 10 indirect employment , how is it true for automobile sector
Your experience in interview- 1st interview, less factual and more analytical, cordial
Utility of mocks or O2O (if any)- make you familiar with process, help in overcoming nervousness, sometimes point out some areas of improvement that you can work upon
O2O with Ravindraan sir, Bassi sir was encouraging
Date- 02-05-2023
Slot- morning session, 1st to go
Board- Satyawati ma'am
Keywords - manual scavenging essay, Prayagraj, taught students in an NGO ,(girl candidate)
Hobbies - cricket
Optional - sociology
Graduation - Btech IT
Post graduation - MA sociology
Chairperson -
Read the daf aloud.
1- So what have you been doing since post grad?
2- what did you do in the NGO?
3- what are your learnings? ( I gave 2 learnings and she herself added 1 point and asked to elaborate on that)
4- what level of cricket have you played? What was your parents reaction when you started playing?
M1(male member)
1-Under A 142 SC said divorce can be given immediately. What is your view?
2- being a student of sociology, how does it affect the institution of family?
3- solutions to manual scavenging?
4- innovations in teaching that will make classes more immersive?
M2( male member)
1- Why shift to humanities background after a technical graduation?
2- Use of sociology in administration?
3- (i said participative decision making) But administration also requires quick decision making. How to tackle that?
4- What are your views on women reservation bill?
M3(male member)
1- what is disruptive technology? Give example
2- AI regulation? Should it be blanket or not?
3- Problem of criminalisation of politics, give a solution which does not exists as of now.
4- some reforms in election process to make it more participative and free of corruption.
M5( lady member)
1- you may have some idea about taxation. So how is faceless technology helpful?
2- How will it ensure that there is no tax evasion? ( I was still thinking when she explained the whole process herself and asked if she could further go into that front, i said sorry ma'am, i have limited knowledge of the subject)
3- Manual scavenging is issue of past, how do you view it in the context of increasing number of toilets formed under Swachh Bharat abhiyan.? Solutions to it?
4- You said women reservation bill should be brought but we see the concept of sarpanch pati in panchayats. Do you think same will be emulated at parliament level?
5- How will you increase women LFPR ?
Overall experience - the board was very cordial, they did not cut through my answers and were very keenly listening. It was a question answer session and not a discussion.
Utility of mocks- Gave almost 10-11 mocks. Helps in confidence building and many questions were repeated as the themes were quite common to my daf.
Slot- morning session, 1st to go
Board- Satyawati ma'am
Keywords - manual scavenging essay, Prayagraj, taught students in an NGO ,(girl candidate)
Hobbies - cricket
Optional - sociology
Graduation - Btech IT
Post graduation - MA sociology
Chairperson -
Read the daf aloud.
1- So what have you been doing since post grad?
2- what did you do in the NGO?
3- what are your learnings? ( I gave 2 learnings and she herself added 1 point and asked to elaborate on that)
4- what level of cricket have you played? What was your parents reaction when you started playing?
M1(male member)
1-Under A 142 SC said divorce can be given immediately. What is your view?
2- being a student of sociology, how does it affect the institution of family?
3- solutions to manual scavenging?
4- innovations in teaching that will make classes more immersive?
M2( male member)
1- Why shift to humanities background after a technical graduation?
2- Use of sociology in administration?
3- (i said participative decision making) But administration also requires quick decision making. How to tackle that?
4- What are your views on women reservation bill?
M3(male member)
1- what is disruptive technology? Give example
2- AI regulation? Should it be blanket or not?
3- Problem of criminalisation of politics, give a solution which does not exists as of now.
4- some reforms in election process to make it more participative and free of corruption.
M5( lady member)
1- you may have some idea about taxation. So how is faceless technology helpful?
2- How will it ensure that there is no tax evasion? ( I was still thinking when she explained the whole process herself and asked if she could further go into that front, i said sorry ma'am, i have limited knowledge of the subject)
3- Manual scavenging is issue of past, how do you view it in the context of increasing number of toilets formed under Swachh Bharat abhiyan.? Solutions to it?
4- You said women reservation bill should be brought but we see the concept of sarpanch pati in panchayats. Do you think same will be emulated at parliament level?
5- How will you increase women LFPR ?
Overall experience - the board was very cordial, they did not cut through my answers and were very keenly listening. It was a question answer session and not a discussion.
Utility of mocks- Gave almost 10-11 mocks. Helps in confidence building and many questions were repeated as the themes were quite common to my daf.
Date and session of interview- 2nd May, Forenoon
Board- Sathyawathi Mam
Optional- PSIR
College- IIT Hyderabad (Civil Engineering
Address: Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh
Hobbies- Cooking (that's only asked)
Transcript:
Sathyawathi Mam:
Cooking
East up cuisine
What u cook
For whom u cook? In hostel?
Azamgarh famous for?
Black clay pottery
Features?
ODOP how it promotes export?
How it benefit local community?
M1.
Do u think there is culture of impunity in Uttar Pradesh? judiciary role?
How judicial delay can be solved?
Role of technology?
DNA fingerprinting?
M2.
How world can agree to act against climate change?
Sri Lanka's importance for India
You are good at cooking, how good you are at cooking stories (with a smile)?
(Can't recall all Q's.)
M3.
Purvanchal separate state, status and future?
Why it shouldn't be done?
Problems in Real Estate and Infrastructure in India.
How can be solved?
M4.
Political leaders in UP using harsh language in Assembly and in public. Your view.
What's the reason.
What is green building?
give me an example. How that building is green.
Your service preference?
Your experience in interview-
Mam had started walking inside the room after asking questions.
Other members going to washroom. Tried avoiding being nervous.
Utility of mocks or O2O (if any)-KSG, NextIAS, Vajirao & Reddy
One to one with Khan sir and Ravindran sir (both compulsory).
Board- Sathyawathi Mam
Optional- PSIR
College- IIT Hyderabad (Civil Engineering
Address: Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh
Hobbies- Cooking (that's only asked)
Transcript:
Sathyawathi Mam:
Cooking
East up cuisine
What u cook
For whom u cook? In hostel?
Azamgarh famous for?
Black clay pottery
Features?
ODOP how it promotes export?
How it benefit local community?
M1.
Do u think there is culture of impunity in Uttar Pradesh? judiciary role?
How judicial delay can be solved?
Role of technology?
DNA fingerprinting?
M2.
How world can agree to act against climate change?
Sri Lanka's importance for India
You are good at cooking, how good you are at cooking stories (with a smile)?
(Can't recall all Q's.)
M3.
Purvanchal separate state, status and future?
Why it shouldn't be done?
Problems in Real Estate and Infrastructure in India.
How can be solved?
M4.
Political leaders in UP using harsh language in Assembly and in public. Your view.
What's the reason.
What is green building?
give me an example. How that building is green.
Your service preference?
Your experience in interview-
Mam had started walking inside the room after asking questions.
Other members going to washroom. Tried avoiding being nervous.
Utility of mocks or O2O (if any)-KSG, NextIAS, Vajirao & Reddy
One to one with Khan sir and Ravindran sir (both compulsory).
Date of interview -2nd May
Board- Satyawati mam
Optional - Sociology
DAF- Economics (H), budget Traveling ( other things not asked)
Satyawati mam-
What is budget traveling.
Discussion on difference between bagpackers and budget travellers.
1 celebrity and place where you would go. (Mansarovar yatra with sadguru ji)
Why mansarovar
Why with sadguru
Discussion of 'guru ji' culture and issues associated with that
M1
What qualities you have that made you miss bhopal.
What are the ethical questions asked in the competition.
China India relation
Israel protest
M2
SEZ are different countries in a country
Why?
What are policy measure required for business
License Raj
Regulation and inspection shall be there or not
Road accidents - why , solutions
M3 (Mam)
Miss World vs miss universe.
Women register less cases because of police behaviour - why less cases are registered and what are the solutions.
Chanderi vs maheshwari saree
M4
Indian thinkers of sociology ,their books
Sanskritisation
Any caste that faced sanskritisation
Why not ips
(I might be forgetting few questions)
Mocks- chanakya mandal parivar, chahal, vajirao are good. O2O session with Utkarsh sir, Ravindran sir and Khan sir has been very fruitful.
Themes largely repeated from the mocks as well as few questions.
Interview experience - poker faced members, can't really predict anything. However, no cross questions or grilling. It felt like a conversation and not an q&a round.
Board- Satyawati mam
Optional - Sociology
DAF- Economics (H), budget Traveling ( other things not asked)
Satyawati mam-
What is budget traveling.
Discussion on difference between bagpackers and budget travellers.
1 celebrity and place where you would go. (Mansarovar yatra with sadguru ji)
Why mansarovar
Why with sadguru
Discussion of 'guru ji' culture and issues associated with that
M1
What qualities you have that made you miss bhopal.
What are the ethical questions asked in the competition.
China India relation
Israel protest
M2
SEZ are different countries in a country
Why?
What are policy measure required for business
License Raj
Regulation and inspection shall be there or not
Road accidents - why , solutions
M3 (Mam)
Miss World vs miss universe.
Women register less cases because of police behaviour - why less cases are registered and what are the solutions.
Chanderi vs maheshwari saree
M4
Indian thinkers of sociology ,their books
Sanskritisation
Any caste that faced sanskritisation
Why not ips
(I might be forgetting few questions)
Mocks- chanakya mandal parivar, chahal, vajirao are good. O2O session with Utkarsh sir, Ravindran sir and Khan sir has been very fruitful.
Themes largely repeated from the mocks as well as few questions.
Interview experience - poker faced members, can't really predict anything. However, no cross questions or grilling. It felt like a conversation and not an q&a round.
Date- 03-05-2023
Slot- morning session, 1st to go
Board- Honourable RN Choubey sir
Keywords - Doctor,Not for profit clinic,anthro,
Hobbies - blog writing,anime watching,stress counseling
Sports- cricket, badminton,carrom
Optional - Anthro
Graduation - M.B.B.S
Chairman
We are not here to interrogate you. We are friendly people, you need not have to get scared. Let's have a friendly conversation.
1- So drkalpane tell me about your education and work experience
2- how are managing not profit clinic?
3- doctors are angels especially after corona. Then why do you want to become Babu?
4- Name any 3 financial regulators of India
5- shouldn't we merge or should we maintain status quo?
M1(male member)
1. What is issue about PM CARES
2. Why do have hope that govt will release the data about its utilization in near future.
3. Can medical be sued by consumer protection act? If yes, when? Don't you think suing also will increase the unnecessary diagnostic tests to be conducted for doctors defense?
M2(male member)
1. Why are you writing the questions asked and replying answers based on it? How does it help? Is it your style since a long time?
2. How do you think democracy is maintained in India?( I mentioned the word democracy earlier)
M3(male member)
1. How is agriculture in India progressing?
2. Do you think the financial regulatory bodies need to be separate as you mentioned earlier?
3. What is climate change impact on agriculture and what is to be done to mitigate it?
M4(male member)
1. Do you tribes need to isolated or assimilated
2. .Don't you think isolating certain tribes is nothing but keeping them in zoo
Chairman sir- your interview is over. Thank you. I am giving you blank cheque. Tell me if you have anything to share with us, if not, you may leave.
Me- i shared about how cricket is microcosm of my life and how being captain changed my perspective about the game.
Opinion - it was a relaxed interview. Most of the time I was smiling and they responded similarly. 2-3 times they laughed at me too Eg- how are you running non profit clinic? I said my dad funds it and i provide service.
Everyone keenly observe how to write,talk and walk.
So overall nice experience, however you never know how the marks are awarded.
Reading transcripts were extremely useful. Also i did not take any mocks.
Slot- morning session, 1st to go
Board- Honourable RN Choubey sir
Keywords - Doctor,Not for profit clinic,anthro,
Hobbies - blog writing,anime watching,stress counseling
Sports- cricket, badminton,carrom
Optional - Anthro
Graduation - M.B.B.S
Chairman
We are not here to interrogate you. We are friendly people, you need not have to get scared. Let's have a friendly conversation.
1- So drkalpane tell me about your education and work experience
2- how are managing not profit clinic?
3- doctors are angels especially after corona. Then why do you want to become Babu?
4- Name any 3 financial regulators of India
5- shouldn't we merge or should we maintain status quo?
M1(male member)
1. What is issue about PM CARES
2. Why do have hope that govt will release the data about its utilization in near future.
3. Can medical be sued by consumer protection act? If yes, when? Don't you think suing also will increase the unnecessary diagnostic tests to be conducted for doctors defense?
M2(male member)
1. Why are you writing the questions asked and replying answers based on it? How does it help? Is it your style since a long time?
2. How do you think democracy is maintained in India?( I mentioned the word democracy earlier)
M3(male member)
1. How is agriculture in India progressing?
2. Do you think the financial regulatory bodies need to be separate as you mentioned earlier?
3. What is climate change impact on agriculture and what is to be done to mitigate it?
M4(male member)
1. Do you tribes need to isolated or assimilated
2. .Don't you think isolating certain tribes is nothing but keeping them in zoo
Chairman sir- your interview is over. Thank you. I am giving you blank cheque. Tell me if you have anything to share with us, if not, you may leave.
Me- i shared about how cricket is microcosm of my life and how being captain changed my perspective about the game.
Opinion - it was a relaxed interview. Most of the time I was smiling and they responded similarly. 2-3 times they laughed at me too Eg- how are you running non profit clinic? I said my dad funds it and i provide service.
Everyone keenly observe how to write,talk and walk.
So overall nice experience, however you never know how the marks are awarded.
Reading transcripts were extremely useful. Also i did not take any mocks.
Date-3rd May
Board- RN Chaubey
Optional -Sociology
Graduation -Mechanical
Hobby- not asked
Key words - Revenue officer, Odisha,
Chairman Sir- The usual things
1) What led to economic liberalisation in1992
2) what are the constituents of it
3) We opened imports or both import and export?
4) Why did we open import? doesn't it harm our BoP?
M1) 1)Why encroachment removal is necessary
2) What are the methods to prevent encroachment
3) Are you in favour or against caste census? Give reasons
M2) What is govt doing to uplift backward districts of Odisha?
2) What is the population of India ?
3) What is the literacy rate ?
M3)
1) What is IBC,2016
2) what is demographic dividend
3) What is unity in diversity
4) What is inclusive banking
5) Will private sector promote inclusive banking or go against it?
M4) 1)what is fiscal policy
2) What are the methods of fiscal policy
3) what is monetary policy
4) what are the methods of monetary policy
Chairman - Anything you want to talk to us.
Mock experience- didn't give any
( Economy is not a keyword in my daf. Phir bhi maximum questions economy se puchhe )
Board- RN Chaubey
Optional -Sociology
Graduation -Mechanical
Hobby- not asked
Key words - Revenue officer, Odisha,
Chairman Sir- The usual things
1) What led to economic liberalisation in1992
2) what are the constituents of it
3) We opened imports or both import and export?
4) Why did we open import? doesn't it harm our BoP?
M1) 1)Why encroachment removal is necessary
2) What are the methods to prevent encroachment
3) Are you in favour or against caste census? Give reasons
M2) What is govt doing to uplift backward districts of Odisha?
2) What is the population of India ?
3) What is the literacy rate ?
M3)
1) What is IBC,2016
2) what is demographic dividend
3) What is unity in diversity
4) What is inclusive banking
5) Will private sector promote inclusive banking or go against it?
M4) 1)what is fiscal policy
2) What are the methods of fiscal policy
3) what is monetary policy
4) what are the methods of monetary policy
Chairman - Anything you want to talk to us.
Mock experience- didn't give any
( Economy is not a keyword in my daf. Phir bhi maximum questions economy se puchhe )
Date: 02/05/2023 Forenoon session, 5th to go
Board: RN Choubey - all male panel
Home state: Kerala
Optional: Malayalam Literature
Graduation: Production Engg.
Hobbies: Football, Tennis, Movies (No question asked)
Work experience: Mentor in CSE coaching institute
Duration: 25-30mins
Chairman:
1. What do you do in Mentorship?
2. Tell me 2 philosophies of Gandhiji that you don't agree with?
3. Do you agree with banning caste system by law?
4. What is your opinion on prohibition of liquor in a state like Kerala? Is it justified that state earns revenue from liquor sale?
Member 1:
1. What will you do to increase employment in your home state of Kerala?
2. What is your opinion on EWS reservation?
3. Has the Constitution been amended for it?
4.India has made much progress in UPI.But access to devices is less in rural areas.How to solve this?
Member 2:
1. Gandhiji talked about non-violence. But his act of fasting was the greatest violence...Do you agree?
2. Do you know about recent measure of TRAI to eliminate spamming?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of AI?
4. Will AI lead to job loss?
Member 3:
1. You were not in support of prohibition of liquor.Why can't we legalise drugs as well?
2. Are there any drugs which are legal in some other countries?
3. Can they be made legal even in India?
Member 4:
1. Is labour an issue in Kerala?
2. Is trade unionism contributing to low industrial growth in Kerala?
3. Then why don't we ban trade unionism?
4. What is the origin of labour movement ?
5. What is the size of Indian economy? Tell me in Indian Rupees.
6. What is Indian economy's position among different economies?
7. What is Purchasing power parity?
Do you have anything to ask us....Thank you.
Experience: Cordial board overall
Board: RN Choubey - all male panel
Home state: Kerala
Optional: Malayalam Literature
Graduation: Production Engg.
Hobbies: Football, Tennis, Movies (No question asked)
Work experience: Mentor in CSE coaching institute
Duration: 25-30mins
Chairman:
1. What do you do in Mentorship?
2. Tell me 2 philosophies of Gandhiji that you don't agree with?
3. Do you agree with banning caste system by law?
4. What is your opinion on prohibition of liquor in a state like Kerala? Is it justified that state earns revenue from liquor sale?
Member 1:
1. What will you do to increase employment in your home state of Kerala?
2. What is your opinion on EWS reservation?
3. Has the Constitution been amended for it?
4.India has made much progress in UPI.But access to devices is less in rural areas.How to solve this?
Member 2:
1. Gandhiji talked about non-violence. But his act of fasting was the greatest violence...Do you agree?
2. Do you know about recent measure of TRAI to eliminate spamming?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of AI?
4. Will AI lead to job loss?
Member 3:
1. You were not in support of prohibition of liquor.Why can't we legalise drugs as well?
2. Are there any drugs which are legal in some other countries?
3. Can they be made legal even in India?
Member 4:
1. Is labour an issue in Kerala?
2. Is trade unionism contributing to low industrial growth in Kerala?
3. Then why don't we ban trade unionism?
4. What is the origin of labour movement ?
5. What is the size of Indian economy? Tell me in Indian Rupees.
6. What is Indian economy's position among different economies?
7. What is Purchasing power parity?
Do you have anything to ask us....Thank you.
Experience: Cordial board overall
Board: Sathyavati mam
Home state: Kerala
Date of interview: May 2 2023
DAF keywords: Delhi, Geography (optional), e waste
Chairwoman (not smiling at all, was disinterested throughout the interview)
Are you from Delhi?
How long you were in Delhi? Do you remember much?
Which part of kerala are you from?
Padmanabha Swami temple has so much treasure. It's being wasted being locked in vaults.
In your opinion what should be done? (Cross questions)
Member 1
You have done a project on e-waste what is it?
If you have to create a waste management system in your district what would it be?
What about reducing the amount of waste generated?
Consider a place where people do not have any laptop, smart phones or internet. How can they get online government services?
Member 2
We have seen 2 cases one in Nirbhaya were a person was convicted after years another case in Hyderabad were a person who raped a girl was encountered. Which one of the methodology was better and why?
Debt of kerala vs debt of srilanka? Will kerala see such a dire situation in future?
What kerala should do to not face the situation of srilanka
India's population is growing but it has reached TFR of 2.1, don't you think it will lead to issues later on?
Kerala has high sex ratio. How will you utilise the experience of kerala to improve sex ratio in a state for eg Haryana where sex ratio is low?
Member 3
Was green revolution really green? (Repeated the question again as my answer was not on point)
"Kerala government has not done enough for tourism" what is your opinion if I give you the statement.
What more can be done for tourism?
What will you do if you are appointed in a water scarce district?
Why literacy rate is high in kerala?
Member 4
FTAs - should we have with individual nations or with multilateral grouping. Which one is beneficial?
Why certain developed countries, even though we have trade surplus, have issues with indian exports?
Which country left an economic union recently?
(Picked up from my answer from previous member) Don't you think Kerala should be following on the lines of Maldives for High end tourism?
There are a lot of expatriates from Kerala in middle East but you don't see many people visiting kerala as tourists. What can we do about it?
What was the reason?
What is the difference between earthquake and tsunami?
What is Richter scale? What does is the difference between 1 and 2 values on Richter scale?
Board was cordial. Chairwoman grilled me. Rest of the interaction was conversation mode. I might have missed out on a few questions.
Utility of mocks- helped to correct posture and mannerism.
Home state: Kerala
Date of interview: May 2 2023
DAF keywords: Delhi, Geography (optional), e waste
Chairwoman (not smiling at all, was disinterested throughout the interview)
Are you from Delhi?
How long you were in Delhi? Do you remember much?
Which part of kerala are you from?
Padmanabha Swami temple has so much treasure. It's being wasted being locked in vaults.
In your opinion what should be done? (Cross questions)
Member 1
You have done a project on e-waste what is it?
If you have to create a waste management system in your district what would it be?
What about reducing the amount of waste generated?
Consider a place where people do not have any laptop, smart phones or internet. How can they get online government services?
Member 2
We have seen 2 cases one in Nirbhaya were a person was convicted after years another case in Hyderabad were a person who raped a girl was encountered. Which one of the methodology was better and why?
Debt of kerala vs debt of srilanka? Will kerala see such a dire situation in future?
What kerala should do to not face the situation of srilanka
India's population is growing but it has reached TFR of 2.1, don't you think it will lead to issues later on?
Kerala has high sex ratio. How will you utilise the experience of kerala to improve sex ratio in a state for eg Haryana where sex ratio is low?
Member 3
Was green revolution really green? (Repeated the question again as my answer was not on point)
"Kerala government has not done enough for tourism" what is your opinion if I give you the statement.
What more can be done for tourism?
What will you do if you are appointed in a water scarce district?
Why literacy rate is high in kerala?
Member 4
FTAs - should we have with individual nations or with multilateral grouping. Which one is beneficial?
Why certain developed countries, even though we have trade surplus, have issues with indian exports?
Which country left an economic union recently?
(Picked up from my answer from previous member) Don't you think Kerala should be following on the lines of Maldives for High end tourism?
There are a lot of expatriates from Kerala in middle East but you don't see many people visiting kerala as tourists. What can we do about it?
What was the reason?
What is the difference between earthquake and tsunami?
What is Richter scale? What does is the difference between 1 and 2 values on Richter scale?
Board was cordial. Chairwoman grilled me. Rest of the interaction was conversation mode. I might have missed out on a few questions.
Utility of mocks- helped to correct posture and mannerism.
Date and session of interview- 1/05/23 forenoon
Board-Satyavati Maam
Optional- PSIR
College- IIT- BHU
Profession (if any)- ex IOCL
Hobbies- sitcoms, cricket
DAF keywords: Jhunjhunu, Varanasi, Rajasthan , mess manager
Chairwoman
It's been 5 years since you left the job, how are you financially sustaining yourself
Didn't you join the content developer job like many students do
Do you think it's rights to make content or teach by someone who himself has not cleared the exam
What reforms would you like in civil service exam
What is role of ethics in administration
Member 1
Do you have been to Benaras after graduation
Did you see any changes
What can administration do to sustain cleanliness
Impact of Ukraine crisis on India
Do we have any oil deal with Ukraine
What schemes are there for skill development and what we can do further
Member 2
Tell what Jhunjhunu is famous for
Opinion on Agnipath
How unemployed youth would feel about it
ODOP from Jhunjhunu
Why IPL is so much successful
What is single most benefit of IPL
Member 3
GST collection is increasing, what are the reasons
What problems you faced as mess manager
Importance of MSMEs in Indian economy
Future of Indian oil corporation is dark?
Member 4
Rajasthan is called as BIMARU state, what are reasons for poor development
Share of different sectors in Rajasthan economy
It's said that India is land of contradictions , on one hand we are 5th largest economy and on other hand so many poors , how do you see it
It's said that one direct employment create 10 indirect employment , how is it true for automobile sector
Your experience in interview- 1st interview, less factual and more analytical, cordial
Utility of mocks or O2O (if any)- make you familiar with process, help in overcoming nervousness, sometimes point out some areas of improvement that you can work upon
O2O with Ravindraan sir, Bassi sir was encouraging
Board-Satyavati Maam
Optional- PSIR
College- IIT- BHU
Profession (if any)- ex IOCL
Hobbies- sitcoms, cricket
DAF keywords: Jhunjhunu, Varanasi, Rajasthan , mess manager
Chairwoman
It's been 5 years since you left the job, how are you financially sustaining yourself
Didn't you join the content developer job like many students do
Do you think it's rights to make content or teach by someone who himself has not cleared the exam
What reforms would you like in civil service exam
What is role of ethics in administration
Member 1
Do you have been to Benaras after graduation
Did you see any changes
What can administration do to sustain cleanliness
Impact of Ukraine crisis on India
Do we have any oil deal with Ukraine
What schemes are there for skill development and what we can do further
Member 2
Tell what Jhunjhunu is famous for
Opinion on Agnipath
How unemployed youth would feel about it
ODOP from Jhunjhunu
Why IPL is so much successful
What is single most benefit of IPL
Member 3
GST collection is increasing, what are the reasons
What problems you faced as mess manager
Importance of MSMEs in Indian economy
Future of Indian oil corporation is dark?
Member 4
Rajasthan is called as BIMARU state, what are reasons for poor development
Share of different sectors in Rajasthan economy
It's said that India is land of contradictions , on one hand we are 5th largest economy and on other hand so many poors , how do you see it
It's said that one direct employment create 10 indirect employment , how is it true for automobile sector
Your experience in interview- 1st interview, less factual and more analytical, cordial
Utility of mocks or O2O (if any)- make you familiar with process, help in overcoming nervousness, sometimes point out some areas of improvement that you can work upon
O2O with Ravindraan sir, Bassi sir was encouraging
Date-2-5-23(Afternoon)
Graduation-Mechanical Engineering (Nothing asked)
Board-Choubey Sir
State-Tamilnadu(nothing asked)
Optional-public administration (Nothing asked)
Hobby-cultivation of jackfruit and cashew(Nothing asked)
Not even Single word from DAF
Chairman
Same usual convincing words
1.Tell me your academic background and work experience any?
2. Is nuclear energy green energy?
3.percentage of green energy in India?
4.I was asking entire energy sector not just electricity (don't know)
M-1
1.Tell me about Basel Accord(Told Africa,waste dumping)
2.Basel in economy ?
3.Where are we Basel 3 or 2?
4.what are steps for increasing investment after Npa crisis?
5.How to increase financial literacy?
M-2
1.Some Delhi news(Chairman interrupted and told he is from south he would have studied different edition)
2.What are 5C problems in civil services?(No clue)
3.Told Cag,CBI,CIC,CVC,court are 5C and are these disturbing civil servants from functioning?(Little grilling not satisfied)
4.How to increase professionalism in admn?
5.You told nuclear waste is a problem to chairman... explain?
M-3
1.why organ donation lesser in India?
2.How to improve?
3.what is deepfake ? Explained but asked me to tell more...
M-4
1.Top 3 Employment generating sectors?
2.why is tourism important?
3.How to improve it?
4.Its importance in Tribal Areas?
5.Infrastructure of Tourism in India?
Chairman
Would you like to tell anything
Pleasure taking to you
All the best
Left mask (Told me to take it).
Graduation-Mechanical Engineering (Nothing asked)
Board-Choubey Sir
State-Tamilnadu(nothing asked)
Optional-public administration (Nothing asked)
Hobby-cultivation of jackfruit and cashew(Nothing asked)
Not even Single word from DAF
Chairman
Same usual convincing words
1.Tell me your academic background and work experience any?
2. Is nuclear energy green energy?
3.percentage of green energy in India?
4.I was asking entire energy sector not just electricity (don't know)
M-1
1.Tell me about Basel Accord(Told Africa,waste dumping)
2.Basel in economy ?
3.Where are we Basel 3 or 2?
4.what are steps for increasing investment after Npa crisis?
5.How to increase financial literacy?
M-2
1.Some Delhi news(Chairman interrupted and told he is from south he would have studied different edition)
2.What are 5C problems in civil services?(No clue)
3.Told Cag,CBI,CIC,CVC,court are 5C and are these disturbing civil servants from functioning?(Little grilling not satisfied)
4.How to increase professionalism in admn?
5.You told nuclear waste is a problem to chairman... explain?
M-3
1.why organ donation lesser in India?
2.How to improve?
3.what is deepfake ? Explained but asked me to tell more...
M-4
1.Top 3 Employment generating sectors?
2.why is tourism important?
3.How to improve it?
4.Its importance in Tribal Areas?
5.Infrastructure of Tourism in India?
Chairman
Would you like to tell anything
Pleasure taking to you
All the best
Left mask (Told me to take it).
Date : 03/05/2023
Board:Sathyavathy Ma'am
State: Kerala
Graduation: Physics
Optional: Philosophy
Keywords asked: Climate change, Coir, Planting trees, Law awarness, Telescope.
Chairman
1. What have you done after graduation ?
2. Tell me about coir industry in Kerala.
Explain the process of coir making?
How many tonnes of coir you process?
3. Law is not effective always. Why? Is law futile?
4. Which is good - afforestation or no deforestation?
5. Famous philosopher from kerala?
Have you been to Kalady?
M-1
1. Explain how a telescope works.
Which is the famous telescope that is in news.
2. Life is more in Mesozoic era. How this life is lost?
Explain the origin of earth?
3. US dollar is a global reserve currency. Why Indian rupee is not?
Which other currency can assume the post?
Why then Yuan is not assuming the post?
4. Do China has rule of law?
Is fairness of law is a part of rule of law?
M-2
1. What is digital divide?
Which sections of India is a part of this divide? How to solve it?
2. How poverty can be eliminated in India?
3. Tell me about India's position in global hunger index.
4. Recent scheme of government of India in covid times to reduce hunger?
M-3
1. Coconut is a Kalpavriksha. How different parts of it can be used.
2. Schemes of government of Kerala for increasing agriculture.
Any schemes of central government?
3. What is art?
4. How temperature rise is an immediate threat?
M-4
1. Law causing social change or social change influencing law. Which is the correct way?
2. What is philosophy?
Can you call all people who preaches their religious ideologies as philosophers?
If no, why? How can something be a philosophy?
3. Your service preference?
Why IAS?
Board:Sathyavathy Ma'am
State: Kerala
Graduation: Physics
Optional: Philosophy
Keywords asked: Climate change, Coir, Planting trees, Law awarness, Telescope.
Chairman
1. What have you done after graduation ?
2. Tell me about coir industry in Kerala.
Explain the process of coir making?
How many tonnes of coir you process?
3. Law is not effective always. Why? Is law futile?
4. Which is good - afforestation or no deforestation?
5. Famous philosopher from kerala?
Have you been to Kalady?
M-1
1. Explain how a telescope works.
Which is the famous telescope that is in news.
2. Life is more in Mesozoic era. How this life is lost?
Explain the origin of earth?
3. US dollar is a global reserve currency. Why Indian rupee is not?
Which other currency can assume the post?
Why then Yuan is not assuming the post?
4. Do China has rule of law?
Is fairness of law is a part of rule of law?
M-2
1. What is digital divide?
Which sections of India is a part of this divide? How to solve it?
2. How poverty can be eliminated in India?
3. Tell me about India's position in global hunger index.
4. Recent scheme of government of India in covid times to reduce hunger?
M-3
1. Coconut is a Kalpavriksha. How different parts of it can be used.
2. Schemes of government of Kerala for increasing agriculture.
Any schemes of central government?
3. What is art?
4. How temperature rise is an immediate threat?
M-4
1. Law causing social change or social change influencing law. Which is the correct way?
2. What is philosophy?
Can you call all people who preaches their religious ideologies as philosophers?
If no, why? How can something be a philosophy?
3. Your service preference?
Why IAS?
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