UPSC Interview Transcript: 31st march, BS BASSI

5th June 2017

INTERVIEW DATE-31 march 17
INTERVIEW BOARD -BS BASSI
BACKGROUND-ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION
EMPLOYMENT-NA
HOBBIES– WRITING DIARY MEDITATION

Chairman

1.what is the economic, political and geographic importance of malacca strait for India and the world?
2.what is Scarborough shoal?
3.what philippines has done about it?
4.importance of south china sea?

Member 1

1.tell me about H1b visa issue and h1b processing issue?
2, tell me the opportunities for India when Britain leaves EU?
3.specific details of India -UK partnership?

Member 2

1.China Pakistan economic corridor merits and demerits for india.cpec connects what to what?(Kashgar – Gwadar i said)
2.what has India done to offset china’s presence in Gwadar port.?
3.chahbar port and why central asia is important for India?
4.what is the issue of Panama paper leak ?how many Indians involved in it and which Indian government laws were broken ?which firm was involved in it and how the issue surfaced?just tell me the specific details

Member 3

1.what are payment banks ?how they earn money ? name some banks ?
2.why we need to move towards higher frequencies like in 3g or 4g when lesser frequencies have more range ?
3.what is vertical , horizontal and elliptical polarization?
4.antenna make up ?
5.u r young .tell me some attributes of a young administrator?

Member 4

1.take pen and paper and find out cross product of one equation (they gave me question to solve engineering problem ,stress interview started …but with god grace i solved it ..)
2. solve one differentiation problem tan(x^2)?(my answer was not correct ..bs bassi sir interfered and said its not a big deal gentlemen )

Chairman

1.u r a good electronics engineer why u want to enter this field?
2.if we give u indian postal service after ur last attempt ..then what u will do?
3.how will u reach people in rural areas ,as a ece graduate?
4.how will u use instagram in urban administration?
OVER

i had a smile all over ,got very less counter questions ,was happy after exit, there were no questions on hobby ,place i belong..no questions were repeated from mocks.

Source: Forum IAS

UPSC Interview Transcript: Chattar Singh, March 29

5th June 2017

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Date of the UPSC Personality Test: March 29 2017
Head of the UPSC Personality Test Board: Chattar Singh Sir
Duration of the interview: about 30 minutes, last candidate in the afternoon session

Background of the candidate:
Home state: Bihar (born in Patna,Brought up and presently living in U.P.)
Education: B.Tech Electrical Engineering,IIT
Optional subject: Electrical Engineering
Hobbies/Interests: Listening Songs Reading Articles
Prizes: Debates ,essay,quiz in school
Attempt at UPSC CSE: Third

Chairman

1.This is you?(Shows me my photo)
2.From where do you read articles?
3.What are different ways to produce electricity
4.Have you visited any thermal power plant?
5.What happens to electricity after it is generated ?
6.Why do we step up the voltage?
7.Any other reason than efficiency?
8.What will happen to the conductors if we transmit at lower voltages?
9.When did you write essay?
10.When debate?
11.Topic of debate
12.For or Against?
13.Arguements against the topic
14.counter questions
15.Arguements for the topic

Member 1

1.Justify the proposition “Bihar is the cradle of Human Civilisation”
2.Which transmission line would you use for bringing power from north east to delhi
3.Effect of British Rule on Bihar
4.Crops grown at that time in bihar
5.What happened to indigo
6.effect of that on Fiji and West Indies
7.What is Pravasi Bhartiya Divas
8.Should a PIO support India or his own country?
9.Should a PIO who is a British citizen support England or the best team in a cricket match between india and england?

Member 2

1.Why losses occur in transmission lines?
2.What will heat generated do to the conductors?
3.What is Corporate Social Responsibility?
4.Why should a company who is investing its own money and also paying taxes ,contributr in CSR?
5.Should CSR funds be used in Smart Regions?
6.Do you support ragging?
7.Ragging makes students strong and prepares them to face difficulties in future.No ragging will result in students becoming soft and unable to face stress.Then don’t you think ragging should be allowed?
8.Which vehicle create most problem in traffic?
9. why not two -wheelers?
10. Do you drive?

Member 3

1.Social and economic effects of liquor ban in Bihar
2.As per your field experience, is liquor available illegally in Bihar?
3.How to stop migration from Bihar?
4.Effect of Mgnrega on Migration in Bihar

Member 4

1.Unique thing about your name
2.Which types of songs do you listen?
3.difference between old and new songs?
4.How is social changes reflected in songs?
5.Should Humanities subject b taught in IITs ? Why?

Source: Forum IAS

UPSC Interview Transcript: Bassi Sir Board

5th June 2017

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Background – Elec, IIT, Workex, Traveling

Board: Bassi Sir

Chairman

– Have you been to cancun..?! What was this competition about?
– Don’t worry I am not going to ask you anything about greepeace. i know enough about them…
– Where all have you travelled?
– Have you been to Machu Picchu?
– Tell me about Inca civilisation
– You’ve been interested in environmental issues..Tell me what is biodiversity, what is biodiversity hotspots, and where are they in india?

Member 1

– High salary…low salary…why this cut?
– Lot of talk about startup…but they have ben facing issues…what issues?
– What to do to help entrepreneurs?
– Surrogacy…what do you think of it?
– What is NSS? What did you do as NSS Secretary ?

Chairman

– You talked about commercial surrogacy..whats your opinion on it?

Member 2

– NPA…Why they are there?
– What to do with them?

Member 3

– What is the issue with finance bill?
– What is a money bill?
– Why is opposition saying that this finance bill is not money bill?
– What is the difference between judicial review, judicial activism, judicial overreach? give example of each
– Judicial review is based on what?
– One example where judicial activism has been good?
– What do you think of SC judgement on liquor ban on highway?
– Does constitution provide for reservation based on economic criteria?
– There was a judgement too? Mandal case…what the other name of the case…what was the verdict?

Member 4

– What do you think of reservation?
– Shouldn’t those communities who have benefited from reservation be now removed from the list?
– Why civil service? You could have had a good life abroad?
– Education…Lets talk about it…it is not making people employable..why? what to do?

Chairman

– Is there a mismatch between what engineering institution are offering and what companies are demanding?
– How to fix this?
– I have a problem yaar…I want a bulb outside my room..I have 3 meter wire…That one socket is there..I am using it for all out and i don’t want to use it for light…now what to do? take you time..have a good look..

Source: Forum IAS

UPSC Interview Transcript: Joshi Sir Board, IFoS

5th June 2017

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Board: Joshi Sir

Chairman

– Tell me about your work experience. How was it?
– Tell me about solar policy of India
– How much land does it take to setup 1MW solar plant?
– Where is the largest solar plant in India?

Member 2

– Why people/students don’t take risk? Is it changing? Why? How?
– Compare startup ecosystem from 2012 to 2017
– What new policies government has announced?
– Have you cleared CSE?

Member 3

– You do photography? What Kind? Why not wildlife? What equipment you would need to do wildlife photography?
– Tell me about vegetations of …… tiger reserve.
– Tell me about corridors of ….. tiger reserve.
– What tribes exist in….. tiger reserve
– Why do we need corridors?
– What dishes do you like to cook?
– What species do we get from forest?
– What medicinal plants do we get from forest?
– How can finance industry help in forest conservation
– How can finance industry help SHG of tribals?
– How should CAMPA fund be used?

Member 4

– What is cultural ecology?
– What do you like in Astronomy?
– What is difference between Astronomy and Astrology?
– Do you believe in Astrology?
– Where do we find Very dense forest in Rajasthan? What is total area of very dense forest?
– Tell me about vegetation and fauna of dessert national park
– How do we know that a certain place had forest before?
– Where do we find coal?
– What is species?

Source : Forum IAS

UPSC Interview Transcript: 3rd April, Chhatar Singh Board

5th June 2017

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Board: Chhatar Singh sir (03/04/2017)

Profile:- B.tech mechanical, 4.3 years Aditya Birla group, currently chief municipal officer M.P.

Chairman

U r from ****”*, where is it
2. ******** Is famous for ?
3. Tell us the process of cement making and difference between various grades?
4. Equipment of your section , maintenance strategy and suggestions from down the line person u have accepted ? What is kaizen?
5. What ethics you learnt in mechanical that can help you in civil service

Member 1

1. How hydral power is produced ?
2. Different types of turbine
3. Any 5 news of today’s newspaper ?
4. Tell us about tunnel inaugurated in j&k
5. What are shell companies

Member 2

1. What is judiciary activism.
2. Y many engineers are nonemployable
3. What is pok?
4. Dalai lama visiting tawang and Chinese apprehension ?
5. Why China wants tawang and kashmir?

Member 3

1. What is second law of thermodynamics
2. What is hydrogen cell , solar cell
3. What you do except job study and hobby
4. Tell us about chittorgarh fort

Member 4

1. Ipl is tamasha cricket? Do you agree
2. Difference between dhoni and kohli ?
3. Who is a good leader dhoni or kohli ?
4. Minning is banned in uttarakhand . Is it justifiable ?
5. What is scientific temper. Can a non engineer develop scientific temper .
6. Difference in working style of government and private sector ?

Source: Forum IAS

UPSC Interview Transcript: 3rd April, PK Joshi Board

5th June 2017

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Interview Date: 03/04/2017, forenoon
Board: PK Joshi
Background: mechanical engineering, IIT Kgp
Hobbies: meditation, hockey, squash, cricket
Rajasthan, home state
Punjab, birthplace

Chairman

Similarity between west Bengal and Rajasthan?
What is national income?
Is students from IIT, aiims, other institutions preparing a loss to national income?
How mechanical engineering can be used in civil services?
What are conditions necessary for formation cyclones and storms?
Names of cyclones?
On what basis cyclones are named?

Member 1

What is difference between samadhi and meditation?
What is indus water treaty?
Is revisiting the treaty a right move by India?
Use of NGOs?
Should not they be banned?

Member 2

If you are made an advisor of Japanese automobile firm. What things will you advise them regarding their operations in India?

Member 4

What is the difference between terms dhyana, ekagrata, (one more term, i don’t remember)?
In which sport all these are required?
Who was India’s greatest archer?
(Gave hint, Arjun)
Drug abuse in Punjab? What to do? Causes? Solution?

Member 5

Why civil services? Why not career in mechanical engineering?
Mnrega?
Lokayukta?

On expected lines, very cordial panel members. Thank God, i was not grilled in mechanical engineering.

Source: Forum IAS

UPSC Interview Transcript: 3rd April, Chattar Singh Board (Medico)

5th June 2017

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Chattar Singh
03-04-2017
Afternoon session, Third to go
Background– Medico

Chairman

so where did you do ur internship from
c- sir *****

cm-so tell me some incident during mbbs
c-sir during my posting at ********* Community Health Centre I was incharge of a ward and conducted deliveries. When a girl child was born mothers would just turn there face away when child was shown to them. It was a shocking experience.

cm-you would have known it ! its a common practice !
c-sir as a first hand experience i was shocked

cm-so maternal mortality is an issue, what is the most common cause of mortality
c-sir clinically it is postpartum hemorrhage (blood loss after delivery)

cm-what are its causes, of post partum hemorrhage
c-sir it can be caused by problems of placenta, also anemia of mothers, which in turn is caused due to poor nutrition of mothers

cm-what will you do to reduce maternal mortality?
c-sir increasing awareness so that women attend more anc (antenatal care) clinic, so that their hemoglobin level improves

cm-even before improving awareness?
c-sir increasing institutional deliveries

cm -nodded, asked for any other incident during internship
c-sir i came across a girl who was blinded due to tuberculosis, father was alocoholic and mother also died of tb, so I realised as a doctor I have limitations

cm-the father had tb? how is it related to alocholism
c-sir alcoholism lead to poor diet and less nutrient intake, and this lead to activation of dormant tb bacilli

cm-what about the family, how did they got tb?
c-sir father’s alcoholism would have affected family’s earning and this might have led to poor diet?

cm-but what could have been done?
c-sir the family should have started anti tb treatment and should have completed the course

cm-was it drug resistant tb?
c-sir i could not follow up the patient

Member 1

see you told that as a doctor you have limitations, but as a bureaucrat u have limitations too, so why are you joining
c-sir it will give me a diverse platform to work upon, better job satisfaction

m1-but still you will have limitations, why are you joining?
c-sir its a personal choice

m1-ok, tell me sth about new health policy
c-told few points

m1-any lacunae that you can think of?
c-sir there is not much focus on mental health

m1-tell me something about medical research, problems in india
c-answered on lines of lack of funds, nepotism, lack of translational research

m1-how should indian forces be prepared for a biological attack
c-individual-more awareness, doctors should notify when sudden spurt in cases, stockpile of vaccines, mock drills

m1-given choice which sector you would like to work in?
c-health sector

Member 2

You write blogs on issues of national interest, what topics you have written on
c-told some

m2-so you have written on hdi, which one is better, hdi or gdp
c-hdi, coz it is wider and includes gdp component also

m2-why low hdi in india
c-lack of political will, priorities

m2-hib visa issue, it is said that it will help indian companies and india, how?
c-will go up on value chain, companies shifting back to country

Member 3

your education is wasted, your knowledge of medicine and all your effort will go in vain
c-mam i have learnt a lot more than medicine in my mbbs, i ahve interacted with patients and learnt their problems, during history taking i have developed objective approach, have been a member of students union for three terms which was a responsible job

m3-problem of infanticide, what will you do, what problems it will cause
c-imablance in society, rise in crimes, i will implement laws better and create more awareness

m3-so much poverty, what will you do?
c-will implement schems like skill india, mgnrega better, will personally focus more on education and health so that younger generation comes out of cycle of poverty

Member 4

what is dpsp? diff between dpsp and fundamental rights?
c-answered

m4-GERD (gastro oesophageal reflux disease) management
c-answered

cm again-national health policy lacunae (repeated m1 q)
c-answered again

m1 again-pain research
c-answered

Overall cordial board, no factual question, current affairs-h1b visa issue and national health policy, most interview on medical issues.

Source: Telegram

UPSC Interview Transcript: B S Bassi Board, Programmer

5th June 2017

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Interview Board: B S Bassi
Date: 29th March (Geo optional)
Background: B.Tech in CS
Employment: Software Engineer (3 years)

Chairman

Is this your photo?
What was your work profile? Programming etc.
What is the most interesting work you did in your job? Told some technical projects
What is deep web? Dark web? Explained
For what purpose is it used? Criminal activity, trafficking, smuggling etc.
Should government also use dark web? Yes, Can help in solving various cyber crimes, told some examples
How do you know? Sir, from TV shows of US etc.
you saw it in TV? Which show? Ohh so You know it due to TV only?

Member 1

You have lived in ***,lko,noida,patiala etc.? :O
So what difference did you find b/w hometown and Patiala? And? And b/w people interaction? Couldn’t answer too properly, as never thought on this line EVER!
What will you choose between ‘money without fame’ and ‘fame without money’? Latter, gave those cliche reasoning
Who inspired you most and why? Amartya Sen
His contribution, why did he get noble? Welfare Approach
His 3 most important ideas which you like? GrowthvsDevelopment, Idea of Justice concept (niti vs Nyaya), Democracy in not the end but means to achieve laudable goals.

Member 2

What is volcano ? Where is it formed? Typical std answers
What’s its use? Its harm? Helped in evolution of life (CO2 etc came out at start and life started due to that, helps in resources agricultural deccan trap [forgot to tell that all metallic mineral resources are somehow product of volcanic activity]] Harm : poisonous gases, 1991 pinatubo erruption etc.
Any volcano in India? Barren Island
Was it in news? Recently erupted
What is dormant and active volcano? told
Name one volcano in Japan? Luckily answered! Mount Fuji
Why cyber crime is so hard to catch? Anonymity, no physical presence, easy to fake
Any solutions to make solve this? Normal answer, better training, technology

Member 3

Why do you want to join civil services? High Job diversity, multi-disciplinary role, gave example that to solve drinking water problem one needs to apply concepts of sociology( caste barrier) psychology( attitude problem ) geography ( hydrological cycle, recharge ) etc etc.. Hadn’t prepared in advance.
Why it is called “SERVANT”? As in civil servant ? they are responsible to for implementing govt. Schemes and policy and responsible to political executive who in turn are responsible to public and work as their servant so indirectly everyone working for govt is public servant.
What is government? First I wrongly told about governance ( resource distribution in best way possible)
No no, what is government? Told, political executive, Council of ministers at both level etc
And what else?? Now, I knew, he wanted to hear 3 organs of governent so told about judiciary, legislature and executive
If you become a secretary of Education deptt. What would be your focus area? Teacher absenteeism, focus on outcome and not expenditure/input, better community oversight (power to local govt/PRI over teacher performance etc.)
Why not much recruitment in Cyber Security? Told less salary as compared to private hacker etc so not very lucrative, and govt is normally reluctant about Lateral Entry though these job demands specialist persons.

Member 4

What is anti dumping? Told the standard definition
What is dumping? And why is it bad? Harm to domestic industry; He also asked about CHina’s steel dumping.. Some conversation happened. He wanted to know how dumping is done by china. Other than normal price manipulation, I also said devaluation also plays a role
How would you solve Kashmir civilian disruption? Trust Deficit problem, so people don’t trust governemnt agencies; some conversation happened,.. He asked whther we should continue use of force or not? I said we should definitely protect innocent civilians by using security forces but it won’t provide long-term solution, and that requires comprehensive dialogue and development to win their trust
Talk to separatist leader? Yes, all party meeting was good initiative!
No, they(separatist leaders) are secessionist! Any other way?
What innovative steps would you take to solve this problem? Told some impromptu thought answer;Told to have a comprehensive meeting with local level leaders, PRI leaders etc and then make a list of issues (developmental, security etc.) and then focus on meeting these framework agenda.

Chairman said, thank you. No one last question
Interview was SHORT! (21-22 mins)
Members were cordial and showed positive expression.

Source: Telegram

UPSC Interview Transcript: PK Joshi Board, Chemistry Optional

5th June 2017

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03/04/2017
PK Joshi Board
Morning session
Optional-Chemistry
Hobbies– Teaching and travelling
Domicile– Rajasthan
Chemical Engineer, NIT Jalandhar

Chairman

What is the meaning of ur name?
Why students are afraid of maths. How will u encourage them to study maths? How will u develop smart villages? Wht is usage of trigonometry in daily life?

Member 1

what is the meaning of women empowerment to u? Are u empowered? Whose contribution is in it? Where hav u travelled? Why do u like it? Wht else u do in free time?

Member 2

so many crimes against women wht is reason behind dowry? Female infanticide why? How will u curb that as dm?

Member 3

Chinese president said that we need a governance system where no one wants to b corrupt, no one can b corrupt, no one dares to b corrupt how do u elaborate this? What is the reason behind corruption? Do we need moral education in country? How we will manage this?

Member 4

Investment in infra is low in india, govt needs money wht are the options? Wht regarding borrowing? Which Act has these mentioned? Target for this year? How will gst be helpful for govt nd citizen? Wht is input credit? I will give you arithematic prob u hav one min to solve it. A complex figure was given and straight lines were to b counted.

Thank u and all the best they said ?

Source: Forum IAS

UPSC Interview Transcript: PK Joshi Board, Chemistry Optional

4th June 2017

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03/04/2017
PK Joshi Board
Morning session
Optional-Chemistry
Hobbies– Teaching and travelling
Domicile– Rajasthan
Chemical Engineer, NIT Jalandhar

Chairman

What is the meaning of ur name?
Why students are afraid of maths. How will u encourage them to study maths? How will u develop smart villages? Wht is usage of trigonometry in daily life?

Member 1

what is the meaning of women empowerment to u? Are u empowered? Whose contribution is in it? Where hav u travelled? Why do u like it? Wht else u do in free time?

Member 2

so many crimes against women wht is reason behind dowry? Female infanticide why? How will u curb that as dm?

Member 3

Chinese president said that we need a governance system where no one wants to b corrupt, no one can b corrupt, no one dares to b corrupt how do u elaborate this? What is the reason behind corruption? Do we need moral education in country? How we will manage this?

Member 4

Investment in infra is low in india, govt needs money wht are the options? Wht regarding borrowing? Which Act has these mentioned? Target for this year? How will gst be helpful for govt nd citizen? Wht is input credit? I will give you arithematic prob u hav one min to solve it. A complex figure was given and straight lines were to b counted.

Thank u and all the best they said ?

Source: Telegram

UPSC Interview Transcript: Chhatar Singh Board, Software Developer, March 30

4th June 2017

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Chairman: Mr. Chhatar Singh

March 30, 2017, Forenoon session, 3rd to go
Optional: Anthropology,
Background: Computer Engineering, working for around 4 years as software developer.
Interests: Swimming, Table Tennis, Computer gaming.
Home Town: Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.

Chairman

Do you wear specs (in my photo)? Where are they?
1. answered :satisfied
Why should we visit Mathura?
What are the things you would like to change in Mathura?
1. I said Mass copying, water logging, roads, misguiding by Tourist guides.
2. He wanted to hear something else. he talked about Begging on streets?
What about beggars on the streets ? from here discussion went to Widows of Vrindavan.
1. answered :satisfied
Who are these widows and why are they living in Vrindavan.
1. answered :satisfied
Why begging is not present in Kerala, Haryana, and Punjab.
1. I said prosperity and education. In case of Punjab Sikhism= Not very satisfied
Looking at my job profile, asked me why do I want to join a service where my salary will be half of previous job.
1. Many cross questions
2. I said, apart from salary, There are many perks available, so salary is not that low
3. A lot of cross questioning on perks. He was saying no housing available in cities like Delhi

Member 1

(soft spoken lady member):
What are the services provided by Post offices?
why are post offices still existing?

Have you ever visited the post office in your village and anywhere else? what did you notice?

What did you notice in the post office you visited in Old Rajinder Nagar?
what is the significance of post office when so many private courier agencies are functioning?
After post office discussion moved on to Delhi
What is special about Delhi?
1. I said its Heritage city? she asked what else comes to mind (don’t remember exactly)
2. I talked about infrastructure development
which monuments you have visited in Delhi
1. India gate, Humayun’s tomb …and got stuck after that, couldn’t recall Qutub Minar, Red fort at that time
She asked about history of Delhi
1. I started from Indraprastha..but fumbled a little. couldn’t tell in proper order and forgot some names to

Member 2

What is the condition of women in tribal society.?

1. I tried to give balance answer, and concluded with equal status of women in all the society. Nagas= patriarchal; Garo, Khasi, Jaintia=Matriarchal. Others are generally egalitarian society where women are given equal status.
2. also said Buddha’s Dhamma was inspired by Tribal egalitarian principles. (cross-questioned on this by M4 later)
So in tribals, women have equal status while in our Modern societies Women doesn’t have equal status. so can we say our civilization is regressive compared to tribals?
1. Told him Civilisation is in terms of Artefacts and Technological development, so we can’t say our civilization is regressive
But can we say our culture is less progressive compared to tribals?
What is the condition of tribal integration in India? What is government doing ?(some sort of assimilation and integration issue)
What should we do to improve condition of tribals.(can’t remember exactly)
Moved on to Barsana(a town in Mathura), Have you ever visited Barasana
What is it famous about?
1. I said Birthplace of Radha JI
Who is Radha?
1. I said Better half of Lord Krishan( inappropriate use of words)
2. Chairman interrupted: she wasn’t better half of Krishan, she was married to someone else…and everyone laughing at me ?
for what else is Barasana Famous for?
1. talked about Temple on Aravali ridge
He wanted to hear Latthmar Holi?
He asked what is Latthamar Holi
1. Fumbled a bit, wasn’t very clear in explanation. Chairman interrupted and changed the topic.
Have you heard about integrated cold chain project?
1. Sorry, Sir, I am not fully aware..wanted to avoid talking on periphery
Chairman interrupts, haven’t you heard about Cold Storages..explained a little?
Member again asks me what will be the advantage of cold storages
1. Answered on generic line – perishable goods self-life will be increased, farmers income will increase.
Are you aware How much percentage of perishable goods are wasted in India?
1. said, not exactly aware about all the vegetables. As much I am aware 1/3rd of Tomatoes perish during transit.
2. Baton moves to next member
Is India a power deficit country?
Initially told we are not. Wasn’t very sure. Said power consumption has reduced(but actually wanted to say rate of increase in power consumption has reduced): wasn’t a satisfactory answer

Member 3

( sleeping Male, who was looking down)

What is commonwealth ( I was volunteer at CWG games)
Why did we join Commonwealth of nations after Independence?
How is the status of Cyber Security in India
DO we need to improve upon it?
You optional is Anthropology, tell me who was Margret meed?
What was her contribution?

Member 4

(cheerful Lady who seems to be the historian):

She asked me to explain what was I talking about Buddha’s Dhamma code in relation to trials.?
1. I said, it is said that Buddha got inspiration from the Tribal way of life where egalitarian principles prevail.
Where Have I read this?
1. In Anthropology: contribution of tribals to Indian society. (she wasn’t aware of this)
Coming back to Mathura. There is a heritage site near Mathura, do you know about it?
1. I said KanKali Tila. ( it’s actually an archaeological site where Buddhist remains have been found in Mathura )
No, not talking about Kankali Tila but TajMahal, which is very near to Mathura
Why is it world famous?
Why is it among 7 wonders of the world.
What does it signify? most of the architecture marvels were during Shahjahan, what do differ from it?
You mentioned one monument which you have visited in Delhi, from which Design of TajMahal is inspired. can you name it?
1. Humayun’s Tomb: satisfied
My last question, tell me the three strokes in swimming (swimming my hobby)
1. Told her 4 strokes: satisfied
Why is freestyle called premier style?

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UPSC Interview Transcript: 6th April, Chattar Singh Board

4th June 2017

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Date– 6th April
Board– Chattar Singh
Background – Mech Engg
State– Maharashtra
Optional – History (Rare and Endangered species ? )

Chairperson

Is this your photo?
-Since your hobby is music, what is the difference between harmonium and piano sound?
-(Shows a metal object) how to manufacture this in different ways? Told 3 methods
-Which method will you use if you want to produce millions of such pieces?
-Any latest methods of manufacturing? Told about laser cutting, water jet cutting but CP was not satisfied.
-Most liked part of mechanical engineering? Thermodynamics
– what all do you learn in Thermodynamics?
– Asked a question on central air conditioning system in upsc building

Member 1

-What is Hooke’s Law? What is proportional limit? What is the constant called? (Young’s modulus of elasticity)
– Which foreign dignitary will visit India in next few days? Sheikh hastina
– Which important issue between India and Bangladesh is pending? Teesta dispute
– What is Teesta river disputes for? Exact percentage of sharing water? Where does Teesta originate?

Member 2

– Long question on demographic dividend. Will we be able to utilise it?
– As an administrator, how would you increase employment?
– Can farmer income be doubled by 2022?
– is loan waivers good for economy?
– (sitar listening as hobby) What are different types of Sitar
– which type of music you like in sitar?
– (Rabindra Sangeet as hobby) which languages did tagore write in ?

Member 3

– Types of machines to move air other than fans? Blowers, compressors, etc
– Asked about gear design and involute
– Which heat transfer takes place without medium? Radiation
– Law governing radiation?
– (learnt German) specialties of German over English language? He got happy when I told articles like a, an, the in German are based on gender
– Why do you like Rabindra Sangeet?
– Any other music famous for its deep meaning lyrics
– Importance of ASEAN and India’s progress in Act East policy
– Importance of South China Sea? Why India is concerned ?

Member 4

– Topic of speech in a competition.?
– So name any 2 leaders in world that satisfy your demands from politicians you mentioned
– 2 electoral reforms you would implement ? Banning convicted criminals and RTI for parties. Lot of cross questioning
– Heard of OBOR? What is it? Why is India concerned ? Should India join it?

Source: Forum IAS

UPSC Interview Transcript: 6th April, AJIT BHOSLE Board

4th June 2017

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6TH APRIL FORENOON PANEL
OPTIONAL: PSIR
B TECH (ENTC)

AJIT BHOSLE SIR BOARD

Chairman

1)You should do physical exercise.. I also had same physique before joining force…
2)So you do sudarshan kriya…what are its benefits for you…Can you tell me the biological process involved in it…
3)You have good academic record.. Is it due to hard work or brain power…
4)You worked for crowd management… Can you tell me some steps that can be taken to improve it…(DAF)

Member 1

1)You don’t have gender bias,right?
2)Then ask 1 standard puzzle(father and son met with an accident…father dies…son gets injured…surgeon at hospital says that the patient can’t be operated …as he is my son…how is it possible)…
3) other puzzle…(mother and daughter travelling…lady surgeon says she is her mother…how it is possible)
4)You talked about equal brain powers…but biologists have proven that women brain weighs less…so still you think women and men have equal brain capacity
5)Male nursing…how you see it…will U join it…
6)Do U know Gandhiji view on pàrtition
7)What you would have done if U were in mount battens place(don’t remember exact wording)

Member 2

1)Smart cities(definition)(DAF)
2)components of it…asked one by one…smart economy?smart environment?
3)air pollution and steps needed in smart cities…other questions followed(not remembering it)…electric vehicles is it not costly?
4)religion in politics(positives and negatives) and pollution(Ganesh FESTIVAL management in my daf)…
5)what steps will U take to stop people in j&k to stop religious practices causing pollution…

Member 3

1)reasons for foreign invasions in India
2)Swarnamudra were used by invaders t to take backdoor entry…..what is this attitude
3)you like watching tamasha T20…are U not interested in serious form of cricket(watching T20 :interest)
4) you support the players not obeying the coaching manuals?

Member 4

1)Rohingyas
2) changing trend in world against wto based free trade etc
3)3 qualities needed in professional
4)Tell me one incidence in ur life about integrity
5) any state in India whose CULTURE you would like to see etc….
6)any nation in world(don’t tell me politically correct answer…Tell me what you feel)

Chairman:
What will U do today?
Thank you ? Your interview is over!
Don’t know the exact time…may be about 30 minutes.

Source: Forum IAS

UPSC Interview Transcript: Vinay Mittal Board, 27th March

4th June 2017

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Vinay Mittal Board
DOI: 27th March 2017
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Graduation: IT, Ghaziabad
Optional: Pub. Adm.
Hobbies: Movies, Sudoku

Chairman

Why ghaziabad was in news recently
Ch:Question related to Agricultural problem of up, reasons why still lagging,its fluctuation has national consequences why so ?Population of total
Ch: you said irrigation as the problem ,but it has fertile land, then irrigation shouldn’t be a problem ?
Ch:Explain South China Sea international importance, why everyone is indulging in it even USA ,then India’s stake in it
Ch:Why India is joining or inclined towards regional groups, name a few?

Member 1

Diff b/w Administration and Management?
M1: what are UAV,drones, how they work , its uses in India, especially in Naxals area
M1: River Gomti is drying up?What step gov’t has taken to restore its water flow?
M1: Then question regarding Ganga pollution and steps taken to control it.
M1: do you hear radios?No sir..then explain diff between AM FM(radio related)
M1: Heard about climate change ?Your opinion
M1: Pareis climate deal..then renewable and non renewable energy
M1: their contribution in power generation like wing solar hydro thermal etc
M1: GPS, NAVIC their working , technical details
M1: heard about desert? where is it in India and its name and area…why is it famous and what you can do to generate employment opportunities there ?

Member 2

M2:Juvenile related ..opinion on reducing their age from 18 to 16 ?
M2: What’s their crime rate ? whether their crime is increasing or reducing ?
M2: Whether they should be put with other adult trials or kept in different facility
M2: how www(world wide web) originated and how it got here in INDIA…chalo who was the father of www..itna to bata do..
M2: why we aren’t able to win Oscars ?
M2: Role of women in bollywood cinemas

Member 3

You are DM of Azamgarh district ..steps to control communal tension…
M3: use your IT knowledge to control it especially with ISIS in the picture
M3: Contract farming ?(done biggest blunder.. explained model farming)
M3: Why India wan’t to counter China..Diff between their economic model and ours ..why we are copying their model
M3; USA’s GDP to world or its proportion …arre itna to batao..

Member 4

Population of Orphan children are increasing in UP and in India, why no one adopting them,even foreign nationals are not adopting them, why so?Their no’s and % population in UP
M4: Give Critical review on PRI’s.. are they successful or failed in total?

Source: Forum IAS

Finally Recommended – UPSC Indian Forest Service 2016 Interview Transcript: P. K. Joshi Board, 16/03/2017

4th June 2017

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Date: 16/03/2017
Forenoon session
Board: P. K. Joshi Sir
Background: Studied in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya till 10th. Joined Science College Patna
for intermediate. B.Tech in Mining Engineering from ISM Dhanbad
Experience: Working at Coal India Limited (CIL)
Home state: Bihar
Others: Robotics was mentioned in DAF. No question from optional subject Chemistry
and Hobby

Chairman

 Tell me the contribution of Navodaya Vidyalaya in our school education system
 Why you left Navodaya Vidyalaya and joined Science College Patna?
 What was the annual fee charged while you was in Navodaya Vidyalaya?
 What schemes are run by government specially for primary and secondary
education?
 Do you know there is one specific scheme of government related to girls education
 What is the full form of NCERT?
 You work in coal India limited, what is your job profile?
 Which state of India has wide environmental resources?
 Tell me the flora and Fauna of Sundarban and compare it with those of Madhya
Pradesh
 How mining impacts environment?

Member 1

 What about the natural resources of Andaman and Nicobar?
 What do you know about WPA?
 What percentage of our area of is protected under WPA?
 Do you think EIA is properly implemented in our country?
 What are the classification of Indian forest? Who was Champion?
 What do you know about CAMPA?
 Do you think compensatory afforestation is the solution to the damage caused to the
environment due to deforestation?
 Do you know about any national park in Bihar?
 How is Terai Arc Landscape different from Western Ghat?
 Is there any convention regarding trading of wildlife species?
 Is CITES a convention or NGO?
 What are the reasons of Leopards entering human habitations?

Member 2

 You are in technical job and we need technocrats so why do you want to join IFS?
 As a developing country we require more specialists than generalists like IAS or IFS.
Do you agree?
 Are you aware of the SC verdict regarding the Bauxite ore deposit?
 Do you think we should give priority to the rights of tribals at the cost of
development?
 Is there any legislation regarding the rights of tribals?
 Is it fair that we pursue the environmental protection at the cost of development
where on one hand you see that developed countries have exploited the nature for
their own sake?
 In the west we see that there are people who have written lot about flora and fauna
but in India foresters have contributed less in this regard. Why is this so?
 Are you still interested in Robotics?
 What are the new technologies being implemented in Coal India Limited?
 Why Bihar is not developing at a faster pace. What are the problems?

Member 3

 How do you manage the environmental damages caused due to mining?
 Is there any problem related to tribals rights at the place where you are working?
 How do you manage conflicts arising out of mining activities with local population?
 As a forester how can you contribute to mining with regard to environmental
protection?
 What is one proudest moment in your life?

Board was very cordial. No question was asked related to current affairs. Most of the
questions originated from my previous answer. Interview continued for around 30 minutes.

Marks awarded: 189
I am Finally Recommended for IFS-2016

Source: Forum IAS

UPSC Interview Transcript: Saxena Sir Board, Dual degree from IITs

4th June 2017

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Board: Saxena Sir
Last candidate, forenoon, lasted over 35 mins
Hobbies: South indian architecture, cricket, cyber game
Grad: chemical + hydrocarbon
Home: Udaipur, Rajasthan

Chairperson

You passed out in 2014 what have you been doing till now?
Me: Sir, I have been preparing for civil services

CP: I see you have a very good profile. Dual degree from IITs , NTSE scholar, good GATE rank then how you developed interest in civil services?
Me: Sir, I was part of administration in my college during 2nd year as class representative and saw some reforms coming out due to continuous effort that generated an interest. However, the real trigger was when in 5th year IIT Roorkee hosted some civil servants and their experiences of working at grass root levels motivated me enough to take it.

CP: I see you have not opted IFS, for what reasons?
Me: Sir, I am only son of my parents so not possible to stay outside country for long.

CP: But you can face similar problems regarding your parents in India if posted in Kerala
Me: Sir, if I am posted outside I will be more worried about them and this will decrease my efficiency. In country i suppose it is more manageable.

CP: OK, so you have personal issues and we respect it, so lets begin with interview

CP: what is present solar status of India and Rajasthan?
Me: Sir, India has 11 GW installed and Rajasthan has 1.2 GW installed. Several solar parks like in phalodi in Jodhpur and Pokhran in Jaisalmer

CP: Tell me what problems solar sector face?
Me: sir, firstly lot of land needed. Secondly, we are not exactly aware of problems it may cause later like how to dispose of solid waste etc.

CP: don’t it face issue of clouds and nights when sunlight not there?
Me: yes sir, this too is a problem

CP: OK tell me, can we have solar power when sunlight not there?
Me: (complete bluff didn’t knew exact solution so wanted to show i knew phenomena).. sir, it works on photoelectic effect if we can make electrons cross threshold from outside sources it is feasible but would it be energy efficient remains the Q.

CP: Tell me what steps we have taken for land issue related to Solar?
Me: sir, roof top solar, net metering and canal top solar.. tried explaining net metering he said i know

CP: What do you understand by surgical strikes?
Me: sir, these are pre-emptive strikes across LOC for sovereignty and security of country

CP: do you think surgical strikes was right move?
Me: yes sir, it is right in national interest and to boost morale of forces and secure sovereignty and territorial integrityand create deterrence

Chairman was in grilling mood. but i felt it was reverse psychology to make me change my stand, so i got firm but soft.

CP: but we have seen even more attacks, what deterrence it created then?
Me: sir, we could have seen more attacks if not for surgical strikes. and this could be also due to fact that Mr.Raheel Shariff was retiring.. (he repeated raheeel shariff.. but he was pressing me hard to take anti strike stand.. and i didn’t wanted to yield)

CP: Do you think ADHAR is good. Does it not creates security issues?
Me: Sir, some encryption issues are there but it has save Rs 50,000 cr in through DBT etc whihc can be used elsewhere like in capital formation in agriculutre

Again grilling.. Wanted to change my stand.

CP: but what about security , can we really do sth about it. Why adopt a system like social card which USA and Europe countries are leaving. Are we not going into pit?
Me: Sir, India has huge talented pool in software we lead in IT and so it can be dealt with.

Member 1

If I switch off my cell and put it on table, can someone still hack it and record this session
Me: (wanted to create impresion that i am honest and this was my opportunity).. sorry sir, i have limited understanding of communications.

M1: Ok tell me, which was last match you saw.
Me: sir pune test match.. (funniest moment of interview.. he made such a face.. and said.. areey yaar woh toh 2 din m khatam ho gya tha.. khair chhodo)

M1: So, tell me what do you like in South Indian Architecture .. my forte so explained nicely.. chola, pallava and hoysala..

M1: ok what do you like in Brihadeshwara temple apart from the granite thing you already told?
Highly convinced… he could not stop his convinced expression after listening the words “raft foundation and interlocking pattern and hollow corbelling”

Member 2

M2: So, can you compare Udaipur temple architecture with south Indian architecture?
Me: Mam, padma bhushan Prof. Madhusudan Dhaky calls udaipur architecture as maru-gurjara. explained some features.. like anekandika shikhara, no jagati, dwarf ghotika pillars and highly carved as if deriving from hoysala architecture.. etc. highly convinced..

M2: and have you heard about Great china wall. tell me its speciality .. (i knew what would be her next Q. so was happy)
Me: Mam it is longest walll in world.

M2: Can you tell me which is 2nd longest wall?
Me: Mam, its of Kumbhalgarh fort near udaipur it was built by Maharana Kumbha

She was impressed by now.

M2: Tell me some water problems of Rajasthan be specific to regions.
Me: Mam in Nagaur region we have fluoride problem , in ganganagar etc arsenic problem (was not sure about arsenic.. but still said) and in general water scarcity everywhere.

Member 3

I can see you studied in Bhupal Nobles school. So tell me what is Bhupal and nobles in this?
Me: Sir, Bhupal was last king of Udaipur who signed accesion treaty with India in 1949

M3: For what disciplines nobel prize awarded
Me: (failed to recall exact) said Sir, it is given for 5 or 6 categories.. told physics, chemistry , peace.. (got blank)

M3: Is it awarded for medicine and economics
Me: yes sir.. awarded to Prof. hargobind khurana and Prof Amartya sen

M3: Tell me some peace prize from India
Me: sir Mother teresa.. and mr. Kailash Satyarthi who works for protection of child

M3: Do you know about environment acts of India.
Me; sir only envt or wildlife as well.

M3: Ok tell me both wildlife and environment acts
Me: sir , wildlife protection act, EPA, 1986.. he interupts

M3: Have you heard of water act
me: yes sir, explained 2 provision

M3: what problems the lake of Udaipur face?
me: encroachment, illega sand mining, no sewage systems.. and 1 more.. cant recall now

M3: what steps you will take to solve it
Me: sir will check encroachments by hotels, check sand mafia and see that layout for swage system as taken under AMRUT project for udaipur goes well

M3: But if you remove hotels it will hurt economy?
Me: Sir, Rajasthan lake protection authority has asked for setting up ‘no construction zones’ as DM my task is to implement rules strictly so will see that no one encroaches it.

Member 4

I was not able to understand his long first Question on something linking solar to heat etc.. and didn’t knew what he was trying to ask. So, blabbered something.. i was tired by now in 30 min.. already 1:20 PM..

M4: 2-3 more Qs I don’t remember
M4: why desertification increasing in Rajasthan? said cropping pattern etc issues

M4: tell me difference between lakes and wetlands
Me: said lakes are kind of wetlands..

M4: tell me what is wetland.. standard definition told.. transitiional zones..
M4: you have heard of Ramsar, is India signatory to it.. yes sir 28 sites etc.
M4: tell me where is Ramsar located?… sir , Iran.. he was happy didn’t expected it seems.

Chairman: Your interview is over.

I said thank you to all specially lady member besides me, somehow i found she, M1 and M3 were impressed. M4 was my worst moment. i was damn tired could not sleep in night by 4 o clock.

Chairman i seem was testing my nerves, and i believe i did it well, though not sure.

Hoping for 165+ ?

Source: Telegram

UPSC Interview Transcript : ‘Mango_dolly’, Arvind Saxena, Public Administration, 14 yrs Work Experience

4th June 2017

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Interview Date: (12:01pm thru 12:35pm) on 8-May-2017
Board: Arvind Saxena
Background: Currently in Indian Revenue Service (through CSM 2015 exam)
Before that, total 14 yrs = ~12 yrs in private sector – IT Consultant + 2 yrs in Indian Trade Service(thru CSM 2013) 4th Attempt;
Optional: Public Administration
Edu. Qual: Btech (Computer Sc) + MBA (Marketing + IT)
Hobbies: Quizzing
Home State: Jharkhand

Chairman

You have worked in one of the big firms abroad and then ITS and then IRS, what exactly you want to achieve in your life? Will you stop at IAS?
CM – Why so late?
CM – You took so much pay cut? How are you surviving? *laugh*
CM – Will you be satisfied with any cadre in IAS?
CM – So how do you relate protectionism and Make in India?
CM – Why is GoI getting involved in H1B issue?
CM – Why is Make for India better and sustainable than Make in India?
CM – Why should India follow China and not chart out its own growth story?
CM – How are we protecting our agri sector?
CM – How does foreign competition help us?

Member 1

M1 – Ok What differences do you make out in the way RK Mission school teaching methodologies and that of other schools? *I’m NOT related to RK Mission in any way*
I said I dont know.
M1 – When did Kargil war take place? Why did it take place? How is the war then different from now? As a administrator how will you douse the issue now?
*didnt look satisfied*
M1 – Suppose you visit a village and the people there offer you rice/dal/subji but you are full and instead you ask for tea + 2 biscuits. They are unable to offer you that. Why?
I said,” I dont know sir”. To which He replied I will tell you and then said “thats because they do not have money to buy biscuits.”
M1 – So what will you do to give them money
M1 – Why farmers dont get enough income?
M1 – How will you reduce the nexus of intermediaries?

Member 2

M2 – So how will you apply your IT knowledge in GSTN?
M2 – What is vendor management?
M2 – How will your IT knowledge help you in negotiating with external vendors?
M2 – MSP with whom? I said Infosys
M2 – Will you be happy joining HQ/Staff function rather than field?
M2 – Why is your CBEC staff unhappy? Has govt done something?
M2 – Will you be happy joining anywhere in India as an IAS?
M2 – Why should we select you?

Member 3

M3 – Name few copper mines in Jharkhand?
M3 – What is the economy of a copper mine?
M3 – Why prices increasing?
M3 – What is the economy of iron ore mine? *dunno what he was upto*
M3 – Comment on resource curse of Jharkhand
M3 – Do you support so many IITs setup by GoI?
M3 – Are you aware about the controversy regarding some mine in Jadugoda? How much of it is media propaganda?
M3 – What steps should radioactive mines take?
M3 – Do you support ISM being converted into an IIT? *I am NOT from ISM Dhanbad*

Member 4

M4 – How will you solve Naxal Problem?
M4 – Why outside people influencing and leading Naxal groups?
M4 – Why so many names – UK, Britain, England etc ? *stayed and worked for 10 yrs in London*
M4 – What is King’s Cross station in London famous for?
M4 – How will you grow India’s exports?

Chairman – Ok thanks your interview is over now.

P.S: Few questions of M2 and M4 I am unable to remember.

This was my LAST attempt and I went inside the Dholpur House for one final time on 8-May .. felt nostalgic!

Source: Forum IAS

UPSC Interview Transcript : 08/05/17, Bhonsale Sir Board, IIT Kanpur

4th June 2017

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Interview Date:– 08/05/17
Board:– Bhonsale Sir
Background: B.Tech IIT Kanpur (And Job at two Different places)
First to be Interviewed

Chairman Ring the Bell.
Peon opened the Door

I Entered -> Wished chairman after requesting to enter Than lady member and other Members together. they All smiled and Requested me to sit Down (I smiled)

Bhonsle Sir Was very Pleasant, to begin with

Chairman

You are Academically Good and Also creative You won this this Awards..So what do you think when one says that “Great Innovation are Simple”
Ans -> Sir Any Innovation which caters to the Demand of the people at the Grassroot levels are Great innovation and along with this it is also important to ensure that they are simple enough for the Understanding of the people.If the Innovations are Complex and people are not able to understand it than i think sir the utility of the same is not good enough

Chairman Replied -> VERY GOOD (With Smile) ..Ohk you have read todays Newspaper? Any Important news
Ans -> Yes Sir.Mr Emmanuel Macron has won the Election so the Wave of Protectionism and Anti globalisation, which could be seen from the Brexit and Us presidential elections ,could be seem platued
Sir along with these BCCI has said that India will participate in the ICC Champions trophy along with these sir there is also news w.r.t Corruption in AAP ,wherein charges of Corruption has been laid upon Honorable chief Minister of Delhi.These are, I think, three Important news of today.

Chairman -> Ohk what do you think is this wave of anti- Protectionism? Will Angela Merkel win in GERMANY?
Ans -> I think Sir the Wave of Anti-protectionism and Anti-globalisation has platued .people was Anti-regime due to Unemployment and Terrorist attacks so this wave may now fall and also the Semi-Final is won but The Final is still left in Germany .I think that Angela Merkel will probably win Sir

Member 1

M1 (A lady) -> Seems Pleasing -> You Have done NCC in college .Recently there was news that Girls doing NCC will directly join Army ?What are your views on that?
Ans -> Mam I think it is a Good Step to ensure the Equity in Forces as there has been a long standing demand for the same.Also Mam I think Along with it Proper Training should be provided to them

M1 -> So you are Happy with this move
Ans -> Yes mam I am Happy (Smiling again)

M1 -> You are From xyz what are some tourists places there If you Can suggest me few
Ans -> Listed out 1,2,3,4,-> And said Mam its a good tourist Place to visit (Mam also smiling with me)

M1 -> Ok Do you Follow Electoral news .(I said yes) you have Voter ID Card -(No Mam) -> Mam saying to Chairman -See People from Good Academic Background not Voting -> I Gave Biggest Smile and said -> Mam the First think after leaving from here would be to apply for a Voter ID Card (She smiled)
M1 -> Ok tell me some electoral Process
Ans-> Mam in the recent past there has been lots of hues and cries over the issue of EVM so govt has recently Sanctioned 16.2 lakh rs for bringing in VVPAT -Voter verifiable Paper audit trail-So EVM and VVPAT will be both used together .also when elections are done there are huge movements of Personnel and forces from one place to other ,so I think that could be done in smoother manner (Didn’t wanted to go into other issues as process was asked) >
M1 -> Mam with a different Face -w.r.t Political parties?
Ans -> Yes mam they should also be brought under RTI by amending Section 8 of RPA along with severe punishment for politicians with criminal record (should have spoken about R.K Nagar issue and EC ‘s Demands -but missed)
M1-> What are your views over Nuclear Energy
Ans -> Mam it has Deterrence value
M1 -> No No ..Ohk sry the Use of Nuclear energy for Civil Nuclear Energy – you must be knowing that in France and Germany they are moving away from it
Ans -> yes Mam it is good to have Nuclear energy but there are also harmful effects of it for e.g Chernobyl and Japan case .we have tremendous potential in Renewable energy of Solar and Wind recently the tariffs of these sources has went as low as 3.15 rs .So we should move both together Recently Kundankulam Plant in South India with the help of Russia has been commissioned So yes mam in the Long term our benefits lies in larger focus on solar and wind

M1 -> ohk your Hobbies is watching movies .Don;t you think movies in 1950’s and 1960’s where catering to the social evils in the society but now you see no such movies could be seen
Ans-> Mam I beg your pardon .I agree with you to some extent .Yes in 1950’s and 1960’s there were movies like Mother India and other with themes of social evils. and but know also we could see movies like Kaabil,Dangal ,though I agree the rate is lowered,but Mam i can see the wave of issue based movies Comming back and am Hopeful it will continue in the future also (With large smile -Mam also shaking head and Passed the Baton to other member)

Member 2

M2 -> Lets talk about Sports you have played many sports –> I said Sure Sir !
M2 -> What do you see condition of India in Sports -not able to win Medals at International Stages .what are your views on it
Ans -> I completely agree with you sir .If we keep cricket aside ,in which we are doing exceptionally well-the other sports are not -we should focus on sports like Archery ,Boxing,wrestling which is our strength.And sir Govt has set up recently 9 member under Chairmanship of Sport secretary to form a National Sports code .wherein focus is laid upon the administration part and less influence of politicians in sports bodies so i am hope..(Interrupted)

M2 -> but You see many committees are made in the past also but no changes
Ans -> Sir but in the Recent TOPS scheme (Target Olympic Podium scheme) they are trying to tap the local talent and groom them so there are changes this time sir (He was expecting something different -may be societal attitude towards sports)

M2 -> You have done Mechanical Engineering tell me few Materials which could be used in Aircrafts ?
Ans -> sir graphene could be used as it is light weight and sir we could also use Additive Manufacturing – 3D Printing (should have told Ceramics) –
M2 ->He told 2D or 3D
Ans -> Sir 3D -> as layer by layer is formed .
M2-> Ok ok

M2 -> This modi school from where you did 12 th class -> Is this Narendra Modi – we all had a big Laugh – I said no sir ..That why this name –> I said sry sir I don’t know (School hi kitne baar gaye the Kota mai jo pata ho ) he said you must have connections with your old schools..
M2 -> Ohk tell me about your 2 Jobs –>
Ans -> I explained First Job -sir Worked in power sector for 6 months in xyz (pqrs state)
M2 -> What was the rating of power plant
Ans -> sir 500MW ..( Than continued ) than said In my second job i worked in an E-commerce firm based in Gurgoan catering to the demands of Suadi arabia and Dubai.so sir Back end office is in Gurgaaon
M2 -> You Were Assistant Manager -So what kind of Manager you were ? what are the qualities for a Manger
Ans -> Sir I coo-rdinated , cooperated ,and collaborated with other depts. to make sure work is one in smooth manner.Ans Sir leadership Quality is the Imp. quality required .Other than that sir Qualities like Compassion,equity,sympathy are few more
M2 -> So you were a leader who led from the front or stayed Behind ?
Ans -> Sir I led from the front (With a Big Smile)
Batton passed to M3

Member 3

M3 -> Ohk you talked about Power plant don’t you think thermal energy will get impacted by too much Focus on Renewable energy
Ans -> I completely Agree with you sir The Plant load Factor of thermal Power plants are decreasing sir ,from 60.And also sir the Bubble could be seen forming in the renewable sector .i think sir we should move in a phased manner by making use of the new technology comming in our way for e,g Recently the new graphene capacitor has been developed which are 30 % more efficient ,sry. 30 times more efficient …so along with renewable we should focus on thermal as well and move in a phased manner sir.

M3 -> Ohk you talked about E-commerce sector what do you think we should restrict the Outside companies like Amazon and behavi like swadeshi first or let the Market forces run it course
Ans -> Sir I think In the Long term there could be seen consolidation in the sector as seen in the telecom sector ,sir recently Flipkart acquired snapdeal so sir finally 3-4 companies will survive so than we should let allowe govt. forces to run

M3 -> But what our desi companies would do than?
Ans -> Sir flip-kart is doing excellent they have recently sign deal of $1.4 bn with softbank and acquired e-bay
M3 -> yes ..But what about retail store ( I was like –> Accha yeh bolo na)
Ans -> sir we have allowed 100% FDI only in Marketplace model and not in retail sector.and sir retail stores could also use digital technology to provide door-step services.
M3 .- Ohk so you are saying this na that Retail Market should also improve their Infrastructure
Ans -> Yes Sir.

M3 You worked in Steel plant .
Ans -> No sir Powe plant
M3 .Ohk than leave,But you can tell me the issues in Steel sector
Ans .Yes sir .(He shaked his head so I went ahead) Sir NPA worth of Rs 3 lakh crore is in steel sector. for that steps has been taken recently.ans sir govt. has recently initiated National steel policy (M3 happy and shaking his head ) wherein the govt ,has proposed to increase the production to 300MT and Investment of rs 10 lakh crore .along with sir the other issue was chinese dumping of steel at throwaway prices which led to decline in steel prices.and govt has taken steps to check it. But sir this year the conditions had improved we have exported more that 110 Mt of steels.And i am hopeful the sector will perform well in the future also
M3 .What should govt . do to check these Chinese dumping
Ans -Sir Countervailing Duties could be imposed.

Member 4

Baton passed to M4 (He was smiling like anything and than mee too ? ) than i realised I have seen him in Some discussion on RSTV on Foreign relations (Wanted to ask him for autograph)
M4 – Have you heard about OBOR – I shaked Head -he went ahead -One BELT ONE ROAD-what is it all about
Ans – Sir It has two parts SERB and MSR -than explained -regional development ,growth will pass through Eurasia ,china,africa etc etc..
M4 should India Join it
Ans -> Sir in Long term yes in short term no.(he shook his head and was watching keenly so I went ahead ) Sir our national sovereignty is in qn so in short term no . but in long term we can join it because roads and ports are national asset can be used if we talk bilaterally with other countries.sir also the Long term goal is nit clear of OBOR .recently US commander of Pacific fleet also said that the purpose of OBOR is not clear.so sir still there is no clarity in global order about it .China is having a meet on BRIF on May 14-15 -Thing would me more clear than sir
M4- What is sovereign issue that u said why India Opposing (I smiling – arey CPEC bolna bhool gaya –)
Ans -Sir beacause CPEC which is part of this project is passing thru Gilgit-Baltistan region which is the Integral part of India .So this is against our territorial integrity

M4 -> Ohk what is the issue of South China Sea last year there was issue with Arbitral court on UNCLOS- (I sad yes sir with Philippines)–> What is india stand on it why south china imp for india.
Ans -> Sir South china is imp for India since it is energy rich region.India has got oil rigs from Vietnam .Large amount of our trade passed through this region.And sir also the Laws of Navigation and air-flight should be followed by all -we are also having Malabar exercise with USA and Japan for the same purpose and Australia has shown interest in it.So sir we should push for this global order to be maintained
M4 -> what should be India’s Policy towards china?
Ans -> Sir right now we are following two pronged policy Both soft-power and Hard power( He smiling and shaking his head ) .Sir Hardpwoer id Imp. because we can that china is encerciling us Djiboauti in Africa,Hambantota in Sri-lanka ,2 submarines given to Bangladesh ,and Kyaukpyu port in Myanmar( he said submarines -what impact due to it-> sir chinese submarines docking there could map the sea -ocean floor -which will not be good for us in future )- I continued —-And also sir in the Boundary agreements due to the LAC issue we can see that they always want to maintain status -quo -as they can use their growing economic power to Bairgain hard in future for South Tibet .In soft power sir We need to make our neighbors understand the Hambantota port case.and push hard for our stakes in the Indian ocean region.

Baton Passed to Chairman Again

Chairman -> What are your Views on SC case on National Anthem case.?
Ans :- Sir I think It is Judicial Over-reach (Aur Interview ki hawa palti-Bhonsel sir ne jaise yeh Sun -liya ho Pakistan Jindabad) becuase each person has its own way to express nationalism -and sir this case the SC said that when National Anthem is played before movies start than all should start and during the movie if theres National Anthem than people should not stand so therre are …(Interrupted)

Chairman:– What do you mean by Judicial Overreach? (He looked a bit upset)
Ans -> State has three part -judiciary ,executive ,legislature – so sir when Judiciary …(Interrupted)

Chairman -> What do you mean by Judicial overreach – PIL was lodged supreme court found some issues in the act and they changed it — (M2 shaking his head with Chairman like I have done a crime )
Ans -> Sir Judicial overreach means if Judiciary moves into the vacuum created by political executives to fill that gap.
Chairman -> How Judicial overreach in this case …He said ohk you tell me You are sitting in a movie theater nad 4 goons are not standing when national Anthem is being played what will you do
Ans -> Sir I will go a request them to stand
Chairman -> no they don;t stand than
Ans -> sir I will go a lodge an FIR as you said sir that SC court verdict
Chairman -> (Smiling Again –> I was feeling I said Hindustan Jindabaad ) -ohk you will go after the movie or during the movie
Ans- > Sir Definitely during the movie
Chairman -> Smiled again

Ohk Mr XYZ your Interview is over.I said Thanks you sir

Chairman -> What will you do today
Ans -> sir my parents are here so will spend some quality time with them
Chairman -> Smiled Said Good..Thank You
I replied Thank you sir ,thank you Mam ,thank you sirs (by seeing towards all remaining ones) i SAW all replying in chorus Thank You and all were smiling.

So wanted to justify my Stand on Judicial over-reach by saying –> suppose an disable person is sitting or suppose some foreigners are sitting -> how and why should they stand- and if the same decisions would have come from Political executive I would have been happy sir.But haven’t got the Opportunity to say so..

Whole Interview Board were Cordial until That SC decision ON national Anthem..It was an excellent experience -hope the transcript will help few friends here.

Source: Telegram

UPSC Interview Transcript : Sujata Mam Board, Railway Background

4th June 2017

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Board: Sujata Mam
Railway Background

Questions Asked:

1.Do we need High speed railways
2Why Railways so highly subsidised?Is it possible to do away with it?
3.Why Ease of doing business inspite of poverty
4.Problems of Jharkhand? ur Top 3 priority if u become DM of any tribal populated district with Minerals ?Prioritise them
5.2 important achievement of Isro in recent days,why important?
6.Why specialists are interested in these service,who Any1 can do?
Dont Remember Much Now,It was I who spoke most of the time,All question were leading to Social Vs Capital/Commercialisation debate from all 5 members Very CORDIAL Board.
Just Chill the Moment you know its Sujata mam’s Board..
And after Each Member had asked including chairman for 30 minutes,Sujata Mam again took reins in her hand for 15-20 Minutes,Taking the duartion of interview for 40-45 Minutes.Does it happened with all???Mam Dint kept poker face,when she was satisfied it showed.

Conclusion:

The interview was just like conversation, I cant remember the specific questions directed.
No factual question,No data,No schemes asked..All I had mentioned in support of my arguments they never asked me anything specific.No Question From Mechanical(Graduation subject) No question from Pub Ad(optional),No question from Hobby.I had mentioned 4 things in each column In prizes,sports,Leadership position and hobbies and Interest.It seems that page got detached.

Source: Forum IAS

UPSC Interview Transcript : Sujatha Mehta Board, 03/05/17, Dentist :-)

4th June 2017

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Board: Sujatha Mehta mam
Date: 03/05/17
Time: 35 mins
Background: Bachelor of Dental surgery
Work exp: Didn’t practice dentistry.
Domicile: Telangana
Hobbies: Cricket,volleyball and weight training.
Optional: Anthropology

Chairman

Ch: So is this you? Showing my photo.
Me: Yes mam.
Ch: So you are a dentist.
Me: Yes mam.
Ch: Tell me is it morally correct on the part of celebrities to endorse fairness creams?
Me: Mam I think endorsing fairness creams on the false promise of improving one’s skin complexion and assuring them success if they have a fairer skin is morally not correct.
Ch: So tell me what should be done?
Me: Mam celebrities should first have some basic knowledge of the product they are endorsing and endorse it only if it is good for the people.
Ch: Ok, there are some celebrities who are endorsing RO water purification filters; do you think they have the knowledge regarding reverse osmosis process?
Me: Mam I believe they don’t since they endorse for money.
Ch: So how will you regulate them?

Me: Mam if a celebrity endorses a misleading ad regarding a product he should be made liable for that, since being a celebrity he is considered a role model by public and they are often misleaded blindly. And there should be also some strict regulations and penalties.
Ch: So there is a drought like situation in your state, so how will you manage the agriculture? (In news)
Me: Mam I will go for dry land cropping and try to prevent rampant exploitation of underground water.
Ch: So how will you prevent exploitation of groundwater?
Me: Mam I will commodify water and price it, since as per the present laws a person can exploit as much water from his field as wants.
Ch: Ok, but if you commodify water and sell it, the rich has nothing to loose since they can buy as much they want but only the poor and marginal will suffer.
Me: Yes mam with a smile.

Member 1

So you are from Hyderabad, do you know about nizams?(with a very pleasant smile)( from my place)
Me: Yes mam.
M1: Do you know there is a controversy going on about the jewellery of nizams?
Me: No mam.
M1: Actually it is about its inheritance.
Me: Sorry mam I don’t know. (With a smile)
M1: So you are a doctor, then why civil services?
Me: Mam being a dentist my area of operation is limited only to health dimension (I gave an example here) Mam for example a patient comes to me with an oral cancer, I would be only able to treat his symptoms but not the socio economic problems like poverty, tobacco and alcohol which have lead to this condition at the fast place, being an civil servant I believe I will have more reach to try to deal with ground issues.
M1: With a smile, but there are many doctors who have become good administrators, inspite of that when we look at the health indicators there is no much improvement.
Me: I was bowled here; I kept quite with a smile.
M1: Tell me about your places local problems.
Me: Mam there is a problem of rampant crowding, mushrooming of slums, flooding of roads during rains, and severe shortage of underground water problem.
M1: Tell me how will you try to improve the condition of underground water problem?
Me: I said about the same generic things here like strict regulations, water harvesting, behavioral change.
M1: Do you know about water recycling concept?
Me: Yes mam.
M1: what is it?
Me: Mam it is like utilizing the kitchen waste water, water used for vehicle washing for gardening purpose.
M1: There was a mass movement in 1985 in united Andhra Pradesh, which had a tremendous impact on other states and also it spilled to other states. Do you know about it?
Me: Sorry mam I don’t know about it.
M1: It is very famous (with a smile)
M1: Sorry mam, I don’t know.
M1: Oh, it’s not an issue.
M2: I have seen your sports record, they are commendable (with a smile), you played cricket, volleyball, and you were best sportsman for the year 2014, good very good.
Me: Thank you sir (with a smile)
M2: At which level did you played cricket and volleyball?
Me: sir I played cricket at inter-college level and volleyball I played inter university level.
M1: But looking at your height, you don’t look like one (my height is 5’8)
Me: with a smile, sir my jump for the net is good.
M1: So what position do you play?
Me: Sir, I spike.
M1: Are you a batsman or a bowler?
Me: sir I bowl.
M1: Fast or what, like spin?
Me: sir I am a medium fast bowler.
M1: So can you swing a ball?
Me: Sir I can’t say that, since I used to play on a mat, sir on mat generally every ball glides and swings. All of them laughed.
M1: Tell me about the criteria of ease of doing business?
Me: sir World Bank has given 10 criteria and I started but could tell only 4, then he helped me but I was able to tell only 3 more. Then I went blank for 5 seconds and I said sorry sir, I am unable to recall.
Now directly M4 picked up (I think he is the oldest of all with low voice and was smiling all the time)

Member 4

So do you read books? (Out of Daf)
Me: yes sir.
M4: Tell me which books did you read?
Me: sir I have read only the alchemist by Paulo Coelho (read some others too but didn’t tell fearing more questions, never expected this question, since it was not from my Daf)

M4: So tell me about the theme.
Me: Sir it talks about optimism. The boys go for a treasure search and at the end he finds nothing. I was clueless here, I completely deviated from the main theme and fumbled a lot since I was not ready for this and read it many years ago) ( the actual theme: “When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to help that person to realize his dream.”)

I was little nervous since M4 asked me only 2 questions hardly.
M3: Do you know about contract labor, right?
Me: Yes sir.
M3: can it be hailed as positive move for industry?
Me: I didn’t pick up the question here properly and started saying about the negative aspects of contract labor, then stopped me and said that your saying only the negative aspects , but there are many positives too with a serious face.
M4: I was unable to answer here properly and said sorry sir.
M4: Tell me how will you attract FDI?
Me: Again the same generic stuff like, Ease of doing business, reducing red tapism, easy entry and exit etc. ( he was not satisfied )
M4: Tell me about blood diamonds?( since I didn’t answer about the name of the famous diamond nizmas had)
Me: Sir it is mining of diamonds using forced labor. Then unnecessarily I said that there is a movie by that name.
M4: No that is not needed (chills passed through my spine). Do you know in which part of the world?
Me: I said sir I don’t know exactly but you allow me I will try to answer.

M4: He said no problem try.

Me: I said Africa (he nodded)

Now again chairman took over.

Ch: Do you know why Hyderabad is called the Pearl City in spite of no rivers and seas around?

Me: I said sorry mam I don’t know.

Ch: she said there are many lakes in Hyderabad right?

Me: I said yes mam. (Here I didn’t elaborate on lakes further, then after a pause she went for other question)

Ch: So do you watch movies? (Not from daf, but maybe she picked it when I was answering M4)

Me: I said yes mam, I do watch a lot of movies.

Ch: Which movies did you watch in the last 6 months?

Me: After a pause I said, mam I didn’t watch movies in the past 6 months, since I was preparing for this exam. (All laughed, I didn’t know why)

Ch: She said preparation is only a part of one’s life and one should parallely pursue interests and hobbies.

Me: I said, yes mam with a smile.

Ch: When did you pick up playing sports, after graduation or from childhood?

Me: I said, Mam since class 6. She said ok.

Ch: So how can we improve poor sports performance in India?

Me: Mam we should sponsor talent from the young age itself, we should have health clubs in every block and districts, improve sporting culture in schools, frequent matches with high ranking foreign teams.

Ch: Do you think today’s schools have playgrounds?

Me: I said no mam, many schools these days are setup in apartments like buildings with no grounds.

Ch: Do you think school grounds are important?

Me: I said yes with a smile.

Ch: (this was the last question, and I didn’t understood it properly)

So what do you do in your free time? (I thought she is asking me what I was about to do after the interview)

Me: I asked her again saying what I thought.

Ch: with a reluctant smile she said, ok tell me what you’re doing this evening?

Me: I said mam I will watch a movie, she said which one I said Baahubali, All laughed!

Ch: ok thank you, your interview is over.

Me: wished all with a smiling face and left. (While stepping back, my leg touched the chair and a made a loud screeching sound)

NOTE: At many places I stumbled and couldn’t answer some 7 to 8 questions)

Board was extremely cordial and more than what I expected.

No factual questions, questions from IR and my optional at all.
They passed hints whenever I fumbled.

M3 was not satisfied greatly by my answers.

Except M3 all were smiling throughout the interview.

M4: asked me only 2 questions.

Source: Forum IAS