[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #17: RN Choubey Sir Board, Chandigarh and Punjab Home State,

Date of Interview: 03/01/24 AFTERNOON
Board: RN Choubey Sir
Background: Bcom, Panjab University.
Home State: Chandigarh and Punjab.
DAF keywords: International Affairs, Student Media, SDG’s, Non Fiction Books.
Session: Afternoon around 3 PM
The general niceties please feel comfortable, we just want a discussion etc.

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Chairman

1. begins by asking me to tell about my education and work experience.
2. Chairperson then talks about Westminster style democracy and asks should we move towards a presidential system?

Member 1

1. after Bcom should have gone for CA, why UPSC ?
2. Asks a Bcom question,and I reply idk.
3. do Indians lack a sense of risk taking.
4. Follow up- do Indians rely more on jugaad and is it good in governance too
5. Metaverse and its applications.

Member 2

1. a question on India China – historical conflict, how we can manage it.
2. Follows up with Japan what are it’s problems externally and internally
3. Same member asks about Congo- I reply its geopolitical significance because of cobalt reserves. The member adds that Indian Forces are also involved in peacekeeping there. I said ok sir I wasn’t aware.
4. What is level playing field in the context of elections. I explained. Follow up- who has to ensure that. I said ECI. Then asked whether you feel that that has been possible. I replied positively. Asked about the size of Indian electorate. Couldn’t recall and that’s where the question ended.

Member 3

1. Next member says that Russia China partnership is worrying me what are you views about it.
2. BCCI is a private body and cricket is doing well, should we privatise other sports bodies as well.
3. same member asks any government scheme that you think can be improved- I talk about MNREGA.
4. follows up the answer with question on manufacturing and Make in India.

Member 4

1. Asks about Chatbots and where it’s being used. I tell about customer care so a follow up question on that, whether it is effective or not
2. Why is there a rise in motivational speakers and videos ?
3. About Incredible India campaign and its impact.
4. Where do I see myself in the next 5 years, I reply if successful then as a civil servant and god forbid not then I’ll look for some other opportunity
5. Member asks what is that alternative- out of the blue question so I reply journalism. Then she asks what kind of journalism- i said day to day events, and that’s the end.

Chairman concludes and asks whether you’d like any particular area to touch.

I reply no sir I am open to any question that you would like to ask.

Then he says ok then its the end from our side. Thankyou you may leave.