[UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #138: Dinesh Dasa Board, Zoology Optional, Kerala Home State,

Date of Interview: 20/01/2026
Board: Dinesh Dasa Sir
Optional: Zoology
Home State: Kerala
Key DAF details– Optional – Zoology, Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Delhi University, Dance- indian classical and Folk forms, Health camp at Burari village(rest not asked), Reflective walking.

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Chairman

I started with a good afternoon when he replied the same and looked at the clock-it was 2 more minutes to 12 pm so that I replied ‘Almost goodafternoon, Sir’.The board smiled and that helped lighten the mood.

Member 1

1.Where are you currently residing at?
2.Your MP recently mentioned about RCEP.Do you think India should rejoin?
3.Reasons and solutions for human wildlife conflicts as the DM of Wayanad.
4.Current government initiatives against invasive species in forests
5.Which state in india has a money order economy?
6.Is it’s situation changing?

Member 2

1.How does dance shape a civil servant?
2.Can you learn empathy through dance?
3.Is prisons a wastage of tax money?

Member 3

1.What is reflective walking?
Is it like philosophical walking?How is it different from normal walking?
Chairperson intervened and asked if it’s a hobby unique to UPSC aspirants.I suggested that it’s really helpful
2.You know MK Gandhi?
3.What is his idea of Satyagraha?
4.His autobiographys name?

Member 4

1.What do you prefer-military service or civil service?
2.But what will happen if everybody thinks like you?Our countries security will be challenged?

Member 5

1.5 points of comparison between a village in kerala and burari?
2.Suggest a developmental model for Burari
3.Why such high Zoonosis on kerala?
Chairman
1.Your biggest inspiration other than somebody from your personal life.
Thank you.
The interview board was really cordial, occasionally laughing with me.It took around 23 minutes.

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