[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #141: Sanjay Verma Board, PSIR Optional, Haryana Home State

Date of Interview: 19 February 2024, Morning, 4th to go
Board: Sanjay Verma
Optional: PSIR
Home State: Haryana
Medium: English
DAF Pointers: Haryana, ECE, Telecom, MA-IR, West Asia, Climate Change, PSIR

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Chairman

We are here to have a conversation and not to grill you.

1. There is so much discussion about Keto diets and intermittent fasting. So how would you recommend a diet to someone?
2. Is there something called as Indian Diet?
3. How do dietary habits change according to the location?
4. What is the component of a diet in Bengaluru?
5. Name five South Indian dishes.

Member 1

1. How is the climate changing in the Middle East?
2. What steps are being taken in the Middle East to mitigate the impact of climate change?
3. Are we going for mitigation or adaptation?
4. What steps are involved in adaptation to the climate change?
5. In the context of the Middle East, how has the scenario changed post World War 1?
6. In the present scenario what is the solution to the crisis in the Middle East?

Member 2

1. Recently M S Swaminathan has been awarded the Bharat Ratna. What has been the contribution of Swaminathan?
2. Is there any contribution of M S Swaminathan towards Haryana?

Member 3

1. Last year a No-Confidence motion was brought against the government. Where is it exactly mentioned in the Constitution? (Not mentioned in the Constitution, she was just checking me)
2. What is the procedure to bring a No-Confidence motion?
3. What are the benefits of bringing Uniform Civil Code?
4. In respect of marriages why not go for the Special Marriage Act instead of UCC?
5. Is Uniform Civil Code being practiced anywhere in India?
6. Is there any pre-independence example of the Uniform Civil Code in India?

Member 4

1. What is the difference between production and productivity?
2. What is India’s relation to Antarctica?
3. How will climate change in Antarctica affect us?
4. Will there be any effect of climate change in the Himalayas?

Chairperson Sir Again:

1. Tell me a few good things as well as some issues related to Haryana.
2. On the social front, what are the issues in Haryana?
3. Is there any change or development in the society of Haryana?
4. Tell me the names of 3 Females from Haryana whom you can take inspiration.

Chairperson Sir: Thank You, your interview is over.

The board was very cordial and helped me in answering a few questions too.

Mocks Utility: Vision (Faculty+ Panel Mock), Raj Malhotra, OnlyIAS, Sankalp.

Sankalp Mock was closest to the real interview.