[UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #141: Suman Sharma Board, Law Optional,

Date of Interview: 21st January 2026, Afternoon
Board: Suman Sharma Mam
Optional: Law
Key DAF Details: Law, Mumbai, Moot Court Competition (Rest not asked)

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Chairman

1. Tell me few judgements which changed Indian landscape
2. Why was electoral bond declared unconstitutional?
3. Should judges be hired on contract?
4. Democracy affects economy negatively. Argue for and against

Member 1

1. BNSS – has it improved judicial pendency?
2. BNSS issues – specifically forensic
3. What is One Nation One Subscription?
4. Vadhavan port significance?
5. You are at railway station and find a girl weeping. What will be your response?

Member 2

1. Free legal aid – which provision in Constitution?
2. Why has free legal aid not reached the public?
3. As a DM how will you solve this?
4. Do movies influence administration and judges?
5. What is technocratic governance? How different from normal governance?

Member 3

1. It is opined that South Asia has huge military presence. Views?
2. Long monologue on Trump’s actions recently. Two schools of thought regarding the actions. Which is right from Indian point of view?
3. How should India tackle this?
4. You are in Ministry of External Affairs. What will be your response?

Member 4

1. Difference between MoU and Agreement?
2. You mentioned manufacturing. India is import dependent. China is giving subsidies whereas India is not giving. We cannot just be dependent on exports. Your view?