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Date of Interview: 5th May 2022 ( Forenoon Session), 4th to go
Board: Smita Nagraj
Optional: Economics
Home State: Rajasthan
Background: B.S.-M.S. Economics, IITK
Hobbies: Ghoomar, Korean Drama, Diary Writing
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Experience in Interview: It happened so fast, board was very cordial, didn’t cross question, they were very observant, they even paused in between to check how I would react to that.
Utility of mocks: It made me confident, more articulate, I could think of various points.
Chairperson
- Why your graduation is called M.S. and not M.S.
- Impact of recent rbi on industry and investment
- ( At this point I fumbled, I made my arguments, she said no I’m asking this, then I explained more, but she was looking for something more specific, then she moved on)
- Huge informal sector–> why they go for money from moneylenders
- What can be done to improve this situation
- Something on SHG since I Mentioned it
Member 1
- Did you consider IES?
- Impact of this recent rbi decision on growth
- Impact of RBI’s move on Forex reserves and Indian currency
- Is RBI indicating something with this recent move ?
- (1-2 follow up questions)
- Are redistributive justice and growth compatible?
- Why rouble is booming inspite of Russian
Member 2
- Why korean drama
- What is IITK Motorsports
- Ukraine crisis
- Status of Real Estate in China?
- Do you know about one particular company which crashed in the real estate sector of China?
- How do you see Chinese Economy?
- Does a state-led economy like china can sustain itself?
- Is a state-led economic system feasible for India?
Member 3
- What are issues in RJ?
- impact of climate change on agri in RJ
- Do you know about climate-resilience?
- E.g., of Climate resilience
- What can be done to improve health status in RJ
- Subsequent questions on this like telemedicine
Member 4
- Why ASFA is implemented?
- Recent changes in AFSA
- Which areas it is removed
- Which state has completely removed AFSA
- Why AFSA only in N-E, not in other states?
I might be missing 1-2 questions here and there.
Closest mock to my PT was of Vajirao and Reddy, questions from mock didn’t repeat except one.
All the very best to everyone!
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