[UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #11: Sanjay Verma Board, Geography Optional, Mechanical engineering, Cricket Hobby

Date of Interview: 20/03/2025
Board: Sanjay Verma sir
Optional: Geography
Background: Mechanical engineering
Hobby: Cricket
Keywords: Prayagraj, Animes, Geography, Mechanical engineering, Composites, .

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Chairman

Q1- What will agriculture become after 50 years?
Q2- Explain from a demand side perspective.
Q3- What will be India’s population after 50 years?
Q4- What are the factors behind the fall of the population?
Q5- What are your thoughts about Abhishek Bachchan’s acting? Do you like it, how?
Q6- What will be the future of pan shops after 50 years?
Q7- Will people still be using social media after 50 years?

Member 1

Q1- What are the qualities of a civil servant, you aspire to have?
Q2- Anything else. Why trust as an essential component?
Q3- Public perception about bureaucrats and entitlements associated creates these qualities to falter. Do you agree?
Q4- Would you associate yourself with politician .Specify with reasons.
Q5- What will be your approach as a civil servant?
Q6- Do you have any friends currently in civil services?

Member 2

Q1- Are current policies of India enough to sustain its elder population esp. after 50 years?
Q2- What are the reforms you believe should be brought in ?
Q3- Issues with elder population and what rectification is necessary.
Q4- What are the challenges with current administrative offices?
Q5- If you’re posted as Head of Electricity Department. How will you bring forth a change/ transformation?
Q6- What is citizen charter?
Q7- What are the specific changes in citizen charter that you bring in for your department?
Q8- What are the reasons of yours not liking Abhishek Bachchan’s lead actor ? Anything related to his new release.

Member 3

Q1- What is the current status of Prayagraj after MAHAKUMBH?
Q2- Do you think MAHAKUMBH is necessary and what are the changes it brought esp. in religious and spiritual significance?
Q3- What are the key takeaways from the grand event for future events? How such events play an important role.
Q4- Do you believe that taking a dip can be enough for purity, answer culturally.
Q5- When is the India’s 1st metro rail coming up?
Q6- What were the Japan’s views on the delay of implementation in project.
Q7- How far do you agree with it?

Member 4

Q1- Name the countries that claim Antarctica?
Q2- Name the research station of India in Antarctica.
Q3- What are the factors behind claiming Antarctica.
Q4- With regards to Continental Drift Theory, countries are making such claims. Do you agree ? Shouldn’t India also stake its claim for the region.
Q5- What are the rule of law governing Antarctica, is there any treaty regarding this?
Q6- What are clauses in the Antarctica regarding research development?

Chairperson: Thank you…..