[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #22 : Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla Board, Tamil literature Optional, Tamilnadu Home State,

Date of Interview: 02/02/2023 afternoon, 2nd to go
Board: Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla (Retd.)
Optional: Tamil literature
Home State: Tamilnadu
Background: BE, ECE
Job: State Civil services,

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Chairman

1. You are already in Job, what is your present your role?
2. Is tamilnadu an industrial hub? Why?
3. What is so special about thirukural which makes it outstanding in tamil literature?
4. Allocation for MGNREGA is decreased in present budget? What is your opinion?
5. Govt is saying that demand has come down for MGNREGA and not proper assets are created everywhere?
6. What works are carried out under MGNREGA?
7. Why millets are stressed in agriculture nowadays?
8. What initiatives govt has taken to promote millets production?
9. Is millets used in PDS and ICDS?

Member 1

1. Budget allocation is increased for PM AWAS yojana. Do you think this will
2. balance decreased allocation for MGNREGA? Labour component can be used?
3. What are the roles you have had so far?
4. What are the challenges you are facing when adapting technology at govt office?
5. Child labour is prevalent in tamilnadu especially sivakasi. What could be done?

Member 2

1. The proportion of women personnel in tamilnadu police department is around 30%, what changes it has brought?
2. Do they face hardships while balancing personal life?
3. Chennai is faced with water scarcity, what is being done to address it?
4. There are several road projects being undertaken by govt. Why?

Member 3

1. Why srilanka is in economic crisis? What is India’s stance towards this situation?
2. What is 13th amendment in srilankan constitution? Is it implemented?

Member 4

1. Why DISCOMS in Tamilnadu are facing losses?
2. How to rationalise power subsidies?
3. What solutions can be offered to minimize losses?
4. What can be done to prevent power theft?