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13/1/2026
IPS, PSIR, Pickel Ball, Indian Cinema, Gujarat,
BB Swain Sir
First to enter after launch ..
1. Asked me about are in training or not ? I said took EOL.
2. As I was working as copy evaluator in Karol Bagh: asked me about Waha ka mahol kya hai ? Bache kaise prepare karte hai ? Samasya kya hai ? Tumhe waha rehkar kuch benefit hua: fir sir khud hi keh rhe hai IPS mila to hua hi benefit
Member 1
1: so you are in police service then why to fight for IAS. Then he said have you been in LBASNAA, I explained those who are appearing in Exam are not allowed to go to LBASNAA and I took EOL ? He don’t know what’s it ! I explained simply. He is like aree kya kya badlav aa gaye hai abhi
2. Your optional is PSIR and you belonged to Gujarat: tell me why many Gujarati are coming to Civil Services ?
-->mentioned above rising higher education in Gujarat, Many Role Models and role of SPIPA
-->asked about what's SPIPA
3. Where Gujarati are living outside India: said k USA, UK and Eastern Africa.
4. Gujarati Diaspora and USA
5. Gujarati linkage with UK: Gandhiji studied and Shyamji Krishna Verma was there- asked me about have you visit Sabarmati Ashram as yesterday PM Modi was there
6. Impacts of Trump on Gujarat: Mixed impacts on Diamonds, Textile and Petrochemical industries
M2
1) Pickle Ball was my hobby so asked me where it was started, why it is called pickle ball ? Why recently risen ? Difference between Tenis and Pickle ball
2) Second hobby was Watching Movies so asked me recently what have you watched and summery
3) tell me about impacts of Commercial Cinema on Nation Building: told 3 ways- Economically ' Soft power and Social Impacts
4) compare Dhurandhar and Pathan
5) today’s newspaper: Book published today by XYZ related to Nehruvian Non Alignment is same as Multi Alignment, then I said yes I read it and explained how both are same in principles but different in techniques
M3
1) Venezuela me india ka kya response tha ? I said strategic restraint and maturity shown by Indian diplomats.
2) as you mentioned that Remittances come in Gujarat, how’s status of FDI and FPI in India, exact status ..
3) Operation Sindoor : How India could deter, to how much ? Specifically detailing to which sectors in defence, weapons used in Ops Sindoor !
4) Tell me specifically about what India is doing wrt Defence, Space, Manufacturing etc
M4 (Mam)
1. What’s PLI ? What’s impacts as of now and problems ?
2. Don’t you think we have missed the bus by neglecting Manufacturing sector ? What’s are impacts on overall economy ?
3. What would you suggest ?
4. What’s Gujarat Model ?
5. Who is Your role model in your life to whom you look up to ? I said my father and she asked why
6. Do you know there is one village called Anand in Anand which have multiple banks in village ? Actually she was not sure what she is asking then said Anand in Kheda district etc.. I said I am aware about Madhavpur village in Kutch which is one of the richest village in the India .
Then sir started to explain why Madhavpur famous.. 2 mnts sir explained all members and then he said now you can go..
IPS, PSIR, Pickel Ball, Indian Cinema, Gujarat,
BB Swain Sir
First to enter after launch ..
1. Asked me about are in training or not ? I said took EOL.
2. As I was working as copy evaluator in Karol Bagh: asked me about Waha ka mahol kya hai ? Bache kaise prepare karte hai ? Samasya kya hai ? Tumhe waha rehkar kuch benefit hua: fir sir khud hi keh rhe hai IPS mila to hua hi benefit
Member 1
1: so you are in police service then why to fight for IAS. Then he said have you been in LBASNAA, I explained those who are appearing in Exam are not allowed to go to LBASNAA and I took EOL ? He don’t know what’s it ! I explained simply. He is like aree kya kya badlav aa gaye hai abhi
2. Your optional is PSIR and you belonged to Gujarat: tell me why many Gujarati are coming to Civil Services ?
-->mentioned above rising higher education in Gujarat, Many Role Models and role of SPIPA
-->asked about what's SPIPA
3. Where Gujarati are living outside India: said k USA, UK and Eastern Africa.
4. Gujarati Diaspora and USA
5. Gujarati linkage with UK: Gandhiji studied and Shyamji Krishna Verma was there- asked me about have you visit Sabarmati Ashram as yesterday PM Modi was there
6. Impacts of Trump on Gujarat: Mixed impacts on Diamonds, Textile and Petrochemical industries
M2
1) Pickle Ball was my hobby so asked me where it was started, why it is called pickle ball ? Why recently risen ? Difference between Tenis and Pickle ball
2) Second hobby was Watching Movies so asked me recently what have you watched and summery
3) tell me about impacts of Commercial Cinema on Nation Building: told 3 ways- Economically ' Soft power and Social Impacts
4) compare Dhurandhar and Pathan
5) today’s newspaper: Book published today by XYZ related to Nehruvian Non Alignment is same as Multi Alignment, then I said yes I read it and explained how both are same in principles but different in techniques
M3
1) Venezuela me india ka kya response tha ? I said strategic restraint and maturity shown by Indian diplomats.
2) as you mentioned that Remittances come in Gujarat, how’s status of FDI and FPI in India, exact status ..
3) Operation Sindoor : How India could deter, to how much ? Specifically detailing to which sectors in defence, weapons used in Ops Sindoor !
4) Tell me specifically about what India is doing wrt Defence, Space, Manufacturing etc
M4 (Mam)
1. What’s PLI ? What’s impacts as of now and problems ?
2. Don’t you think we have missed the bus by neglecting Manufacturing sector ? What’s are impacts on overall economy ?
3. What would you suggest ?
4. What’s Gujarat Model ?
5. Who is Your role model in your life to whom you look up to ? I said my father and she asked why
6. Do you know there is one village called Anand in Anand which have multiple banks in village ? Actually she was not sure what she is asking then said Anand in Kheda district etc.. I said I am aware about Madhavpur village in Kutch which is one of the richest village in the India .
Then sir started to explain why Madhavpur famous.. 2 mnts sir explained all members and then he said now you can go..
Cara_Spinjam,Date : 20 Jan, 2026 (Forenoon)
Board : Anuradha Prasad Mam
DAF Keywords : Punjab, Badminton, Kickboxing, Cooking, NGO elderly, PSIR, Mechanica Engg., Energy Saving Project
Chairperson :
1. So you are a sportsperson and play badminton, are you aware about recent issue in the India Open ? What was the issue ?
2. Although you don't play cricket, how are we able to manage an international cricket tournament but face issues in conducting a badminton tournament ? (Some discussion on it and then discussion on Delhi Air Quality? ) . Then, i mentioned india bidding for 2036 olympics and how these incidents impact the credibility of India as a hosting nation ?
Mam nodded and smiled and passed on to the next member.
M1 : Jovial and Smiling
1. Tell me that i have been observing since this morning that everyone enters the room with their coat buttons closed and opens it before sitting ? Any specific reason for that (Witty reply and everyone burst into laughter)
2. Mechanical device for storing energy ( Mentioned battery first, then sir clarified that mechanical device something used in IC engines, then i corrected and said flywheel) ?
3. You worked in XYZ company and you mentioned about energy savings project (Some discussion around that) ? Asked about energy savings schemes of govt ?
4. Which bird feathers are used in badminton shuttle ? No. Of feathers in shuttle ? Any issue of animal rights there because of feathers ?
5. Why still feather shuttle more preferred in international tournaments ?
6.Then asked about cooking ? Why does food take less time in pressure cookers ?
M2 : Also very helpful and attentive
1. Started with some questions on Punjab being border state and its challenges
2. Some monologue on martial races and contribution in army and sikh army generals?Then randomly asked about Gen Zorawar Singh (No idea)
3. Difference between National Security and National Defence ?
4. Have you read about Pakistan and Saudi Defence Pact and similarly there is development of axis consisting of Turkey, saudi and pak ? Do you think it can be termed as Islamic NATO ? Is it a significant challenge for India ?
5. India's Foreign Policy options in West Asia considering such developments ? (Sir, gave hint about India- UAE relationship)
6. Strengths for each of Pak, Saudi and Turkey ?
7. Pakistan internal problems wrt to various provinces ? Mentioned Baluchistan, Pok protests. Then sir asked about reasons for the protest in Pok?
8. Heard about Sindhustan ? Factors for separate Sindh state ?
M3: Skeptical and poker faced
1. Difference between kickboxing and boxing ?
2. Status of Kickboxing internationally ? How is India doing ?
3. Any famous Indian origin kickboxer in news last year ?
4. Difference between listed and unlisted companies ? Pros and cons of being a listed company ?
5. Geriatric problems faced by elderly in India ? Health problems faced by old age people ?
M4 : Lady member , also happy soul
1. Difference between Militancy and Terrorism
2. Your district being an agricultural district. Asked about how MSP is computed ? Who does it and approval process ?
3. What are schedules and lists in Indian constitution ? Most imp schedule according to you ?
4. Subjects transferred from state list to concurrent list ? One subject which has resulted a tussle between centre and states ? (Said Labour but mam said no).
5. Some other factual ques on constitution, not able to recall.
Anuradha mam said thank you and wished all the best. Overall, a great experience and very different from mocks. All members were cordial and patiently listening.
Board : Anuradha Prasad Mam
DAF Keywords : Punjab, Badminton, Kickboxing, Cooking, NGO elderly, PSIR, Mechanica Engg., Energy Saving Project
Chairperson :
1. So you are a sportsperson and play badminton, are you aware about recent issue in the India Open ? What was the issue ?
2. Although you don't play cricket, how are we able to manage an international cricket tournament but face issues in conducting a badminton tournament ? (Some discussion on it and then discussion on Delhi Air Quality? ) . Then, i mentioned india bidding for 2036 olympics and how these incidents impact the credibility of India as a hosting nation ?
Mam nodded and smiled and passed on to the next member.
M1 : Jovial and Smiling
1. Tell me that i have been observing since this morning that everyone enters the room with their coat buttons closed and opens it before sitting ? Any specific reason for that (Witty reply and everyone burst into laughter)
2. Mechanical device for storing energy ( Mentioned battery first, then sir clarified that mechanical device something used in IC engines, then i corrected and said flywheel) ?
3. You worked in XYZ company and you mentioned about energy savings project (Some discussion around that) ? Asked about energy savings schemes of govt ?
4. Which bird feathers are used in badminton shuttle ? No. Of feathers in shuttle ? Any issue of animal rights there because of feathers ?
5. Why still feather shuttle more preferred in international tournaments ?
6.Then asked about cooking ? Why does food take less time in pressure cookers ?
M2 : Also very helpful and attentive
1. Started with some questions on Punjab being border state and its challenges
2. Some monologue on martial races and contribution in army and sikh army generals?Then randomly asked about Gen Zorawar Singh (No idea)
3. Difference between National Security and National Defence ?
4. Have you read about Pakistan and Saudi Defence Pact and similarly there is development of axis consisting of Turkey, saudi and pak ? Do you think it can be termed as Islamic NATO ? Is it a significant challenge for India ?
5. India's Foreign Policy options in West Asia considering such developments ? (Sir, gave hint about India- UAE relationship)
6. Strengths for each of Pak, Saudi and Turkey ?
7. Pakistan internal problems wrt to various provinces ? Mentioned Baluchistan, Pok protests. Then sir asked about reasons for the protest in Pok?
8. Heard about Sindhustan ? Factors for separate Sindh state ?
M3: Skeptical and poker faced
1. Difference between kickboxing and boxing ?
2. Status of Kickboxing internationally ? How is India doing ?
3. Any famous Indian origin kickboxer in news last year ?
4. Difference between listed and unlisted companies ? Pros and cons of being a listed company ?
5. Geriatric problems faced by elderly in India ? Health problems faced by old age people ?
M4 : Lady member , also happy soul
1. Difference between Militancy and Terrorism
2. Your district being an agricultural district. Asked about how MSP is computed ? Who does it and approval process ?
3. What are schedules and lists in Indian constitution ? Most imp schedule according to you ?
4. Subjects transferred from state list to concurrent list ? One subject which has resulted a tussle between centre and states ? (Said Labour but mam said no).
5. Some other factual ques on constitution, not able to recall.
Anuradha mam said thank you and wished all the best. Overall, a great experience and very different from mocks. All members were cordial and patiently listening.
Date - 20/01/2026
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.
Board-Dinesh Dasa Sir
Chairperson
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.
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?
M2
1.How does dance shape a civil servant?
2.Can you learn empathy through dance?
3.Is prisons a wastage of tax money?
M3
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?
M4
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?
M4
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.
I took around 12 mocks (online+offline) and constant one on one's with Nitin Sir and Shahad Sir from Fortune IAS academy.
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.
Board-Dinesh Dasa Sir
Chairperson
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.
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?
M2
1.How does dance shape a civil servant?
2.Can you learn empathy through dance?
3.Is prisons a wastage of tax money?
M3
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?
M4
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?
M4
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.
I took around 12 mocks (online+offline) and constant one on one's with Nitin Sir and Shahad Sir from Fortune IAS academy.
Date ; 21/01/2026 FN
Board: Anuradha Prasad Mam
DAF Keywords : Information Technology, Tenkasi, Chennai, NSS Work in CMRL at St.Thomas Mount Metro and ODF, Cricket , Tamilnadu,TCS, United India Insurance , Geography Optional
Chairman
1. Your Name is mixed with 2 god names , Any reason behind it , do you think you have that personalities within you?
2. What work you did in CMRL during Nss days
3. Do you know the historical development of Railways and Government programmes any ?
4. Will AI Replace Humans at entry level jobs ?
Member 1
1. Do you know Bio methane plant ?
2. What is Gps
3. Do you know space policy 2023 ?
4. Tell me about mahabalipuram. Is there any special
Member 2
1. Which is important history or Geography?
2. Why both ?
3. Do you think current Geopolitics dictated by geography?
4. Why bangladesh Demanded Srilankan venue. Why hesitate to play in India?
Member 3 .
1. What is the solvency ratio?
2. What is the solvency ratio of United India insurance
3. Is Privatization fine ?. You will become a private employee. You will lose PSU Employee status . Is this okay for you ?
4. List me the PSU Insurance companies In india
5. Do you think insurance is mandatory for all by 2047
6. What are the adverse effects of Open Defecation Free
Member 4
1. You are from Tenkasi, tell me the matchstick industries in Tenkasi District
2. If you are an SDM what labours laws you will try to implement it.
3. Are child labours allowed ?
4. What programmes you will try to implement for boosting the match stick industry in Tenkasi ?
5. What is the use of labour in above programmes .
6. You worked in SEZ. What is SIPCOT ?
7. do you think 3 language policy necessary?
8. Who is Anna, tell me about him
9. Who is St. Thomas tell me about him
The board was very Cordial.
Board: Anuradha Prasad Mam
DAF Keywords : Information Technology, Tenkasi, Chennai, NSS Work in CMRL at St.Thomas Mount Metro and ODF, Cricket , Tamilnadu,TCS, United India Insurance , Geography Optional
Chairman
1. Your Name is mixed with 2 god names , Any reason behind it , do you think you have that personalities within you?
2. What work you did in CMRL during Nss days
3. Do you know the historical development of Railways and Government programmes any ?
4. Will AI Replace Humans at entry level jobs ?
Member 1
1. Do you know Bio methane plant ?
2. What is Gps
3. Do you know space policy 2023 ?
4. Tell me about mahabalipuram. Is there any special
Member 2
1. Which is important history or Geography?
2. Why both ?
3. Do you think current Geopolitics dictated by geography?
4. Why bangladesh Demanded Srilankan venue. Why hesitate to play in India?
Member 3 .
1. What is the solvency ratio?
2. What is the solvency ratio of United India insurance
3. Is Privatization fine ?. You will become a private employee. You will lose PSU Employee status . Is this okay for you ?
4. List me the PSU Insurance companies In india
5. Do you think insurance is mandatory for all by 2047
6. What are the adverse effects of Open Defecation Free
Member 4
1. You are from Tenkasi, tell me the matchstick industries in Tenkasi District
2. If you are an SDM what labours laws you will try to implement it.
3. Are child labours allowed ?
4. What programmes you will try to implement for boosting the match stick industry in Tenkasi ?
5. What is the use of labour in above programmes .
6. You worked in SEZ. What is SIPCOT ?
7. do you think 3 language policy necessary?
8. Who is Anna, tell me about him
9. Who is St. Thomas tell me about him
The board was very Cordial.
Date - 21/01/2026
Board - Sujata ma'am
DAF keywords - Aerospace, Bikaner, Rajasthan, Squash, Anthropology, Mythology, Devotional songs
There was plane flying noise in the background for republic day practice, so ma'am asked what is this sound.
Chairperson :
1. Does this air show happens every year ?
2. What else happen on republic day ?
3. What is the difference between flag hoisting and flag unfurling
4. Something special on this republic day ?
5. What have you prepared for this interview?
6. Lets discuss some economics, what is Hindu rate of growth?
7. Who coined this term ? 3 years back RBI former governor warned that india is going to have a Hindu rate of growth, is it coming true?
8. What are the reasons for high growth ?
M1
1. How many points in the game of squash?
2. Recent achievements of India ?
3. Historically which countries dominated squash in last 20-25 years ?
4. You have a very fascinating subject in graduation, who do you want to do job of a civil servant, which can be boring at times ?
5. Your favorite part about Anthropology ? When did it began in India ?
6. Jugaad is very common in India, what are we doing to promote it ? Do you know about National Innovation Foundation ?
M2
1. In 1962, USA landed on moon, what significant event happened after that in USA space sector ?
2. Why Trump want to acquire Greenland and Canada ?
3. Do you know about Golden Dome ? Why US is focusing on that?
M3
1. Do you know about IVF ? Why it is getting popular now ?
2. You come from a place not many women come into services, what are the changes taking place there ? Shift in people's mindset ?
3. What is Home Schooling? Do you think it is good ?
4. Education in mother tongue, good or bad ? How will you give education on advanced technology in mother tongue ?
5. Favorite women character of Mahabharat?
M4
1. What was the reason for Air India crash ?
2. Why India is doing good on IT and software side but not in Deep Technology?
3. Why are the solutions ?
4. Who is your favorite devotional song singer ?
5. Do you sing also ?
Sujata ma'am - Thank you, your interview is over.
Board - Sujata ma'am
DAF keywords - Aerospace, Bikaner, Rajasthan, Squash, Anthropology, Mythology, Devotional songs
There was plane flying noise in the background for republic day practice, so ma'am asked what is this sound.
Chairperson :
1. Does this air show happens every year ?
2. What else happen on republic day ?
3. What is the difference between flag hoisting and flag unfurling
4. Something special on this republic day ?
5. What have you prepared for this interview?
6. Lets discuss some economics, what is Hindu rate of growth?
7. Who coined this term ? 3 years back RBI former governor warned that india is going to have a Hindu rate of growth, is it coming true?
8. What are the reasons for high growth ?
M1
1. How many points in the game of squash?
2. Recent achievements of India ?
3. Historically which countries dominated squash in last 20-25 years ?
4. You have a very fascinating subject in graduation, who do you want to do job of a civil servant, which can be boring at times ?
5. Your favorite part about Anthropology ? When did it began in India ?
6. Jugaad is very common in India, what are we doing to promote it ? Do you know about National Innovation Foundation ?
M2
1. In 1962, USA landed on moon, what significant event happened after that in USA space sector ?
2. Why Trump want to acquire Greenland and Canada ?
3. Do you know about Golden Dome ? Why US is focusing on that?
M3
1. Do you know about IVF ? Why it is getting popular now ?
2. You come from a place not many women come into services, what are the changes taking place there ? Shift in people's mindset ?
3. What is Home Schooling? Do you think it is good ?
4. Education in mother tongue, good or bad ? How will you give education on advanced technology in mother tongue ?
5. Favorite women character of Mahabharat?
M4
1. What was the reason for Air India crash ?
2. Why India is doing good on IT and software side but not in Deep Technology?
3. Why are the solutions ?
4. Who is your favorite devotional song singer ?
5. Do you sing also ?
Sujata ma'am - Thank you, your interview is over.
Date- 22/01/2026
Forenoon, last to go
Name: SG
Keywords- punjab, tribal reproductive health in Odisha. finance, sociology, Bollywood songs, NITI aayog (rest not asked)
Chairman- Dr dinesh dasa
Enters, greets members, chairman asks to sit down. Pronounces my name wrong, I correct the members.
1) before starting I would like you to sing a song. (Sang a song, made me sing another song after that) i was forgetting lyrics of the 2nd song, they helped me.
1) punjabi folk songs adapted by Bollywood, could you remember any? ( i couldn’t at that time) . Do you think communities should be given some royalties or share in benefits of folk songs adapted? They did not listen much to my answer, he gave a monologue
2) niti aayog- evolution of planning from 1947 to 2025
3) sociology- what is cultural lag? How is it affecting genz women
4) why sociology? Types of suicide? Farmer and student suicide classified as? (Made a slight mistake by confusing anomic and egoistic suicide)
M1(male)
Started w some discussion about radio and some talkies in their times, i had no idea. It was more of a discussion among themselves. Then immediately chairman asks what was the name of the talkie and the talk show? I could not hear him and before i could say anything he mentioned the name again ( i think he was testing if i was listening properly)
1) what is feudalism? Do you think india still has traces of feudalism
2) m. Foucalt- contributions to understanding society. ( i started answering something else, he was looking for theories of power)
2) how is the scope of sociology changing in todays day and age?
M3: male
1) related to my degree. Is rise of finance gurus good or bad? Any regulations for them?
2) what are penny stocks?
3) how do they get manipulated and face volatility
4) name any episode of extreme volatility in penny stock- did not know this, said about yes bank a few years ago, but he did not agree.
M4: female- punjab has a history of sufism. What is sufism? Name some sufi saints
2) three evidences i can use to draw conclusions on tribal health, and three immediate solutions
3) causes of malnutrition in india.
M5: female
If i am the chief minister of punjab sitting in front of CEO of niti aayog, three problems where i will seek its advice?
2) do you think punjab may return to an era of militancy again?
Chairman sir again:
1) today the afternoon interview session was postponed, why so?
2) earlier a lot of participation of sikhs and punjabis in army, now dwindling numbers, why?
That was the end. They complimented on my song, apologised that they pronounced my name wrong ( they still kept on pronouncing it wrong)
Very cordial board, but they did not show expressions if i answered wrong or right. Be alert at all times.
Forenoon, last to go
Name: SG
Keywords- punjab, tribal reproductive health in Odisha. finance, sociology, Bollywood songs, NITI aayog (rest not asked)
Chairman- Dr dinesh dasa
Enters, greets members, chairman asks to sit down. Pronounces my name wrong, I correct the members.
1) before starting I would like you to sing a song. (Sang a song, made me sing another song after that) i was forgetting lyrics of the 2nd song, they helped me.
1) punjabi folk songs adapted by Bollywood, could you remember any? ( i couldn’t at that time) . Do you think communities should be given some royalties or share in benefits of folk songs adapted? They did not listen much to my answer, he gave a monologue
2) niti aayog- evolution of planning from 1947 to 2025
3) sociology- what is cultural lag? How is it affecting genz women
4) why sociology? Types of suicide? Farmer and student suicide classified as? (Made a slight mistake by confusing anomic and egoistic suicide)
M1(male)
Started w some discussion about radio and some talkies in their times, i had no idea. It was more of a discussion among themselves. Then immediately chairman asks what was the name of the talkie and the talk show? I could not hear him and before i could say anything he mentioned the name again ( i think he was testing if i was listening properly)
1) what is feudalism? Do you think india still has traces of feudalism
2) m. Foucalt- contributions to understanding society. ( i started answering something else, he was looking for theories of power)
2) how is the scope of sociology changing in todays day and age?
M3: male
1) related to my degree. Is rise of finance gurus good or bad? Any regulations for them?
2) what are penny stocks?
3) how do they get manipulated and face volatility
4) name any episode of extreme volatility in penny stock- did not know this, said about yes bank a few years ago, but he did not agree.
M4: female- punjab has a history of sufism. What is sufism? Name some sufi saints
2) three evidences i can use to draw conclusions on tribal health, and three immediate solutions
3) causes of malnutrition in india.
M5: female
If i am the chief minister of punjab sitting in front of CEO of niti aayog, three problems where i will seek its advice?
2) do you think punjab may return to an era of militancy again?
Chairman sir again:
1) today the afternoon interview session was postponed, why so?
2) earlier a lot of participation of sikhs and punjabis in army, now dwindling numbers, why?
That was the end. They complimented on my song, apologised that they pronounced my name wrong ( they still kept on pronouncing it wrong)
Very cordial board, but they did not show expressions if i answered wrong or right. Be alert at all times.
Date: 22 January 2026, Forenoon, 4th to go.
Board: Anuradha Prasad Ma’am
DAF Keywords: Kerala, Mechanical Engineering, Malayalam Literature, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Mentor, Digital Literacy, Solar Desalination, Mindfulness Meditation, Football, Formula One
⸻
Chairperson – Anuradha Prasad Ma’am
1. Good morning, [Full Name]. What do your friends call you—your full name or a short name?
2. You have been a part of a Digital Literacy drive at the Panchayat level. Tell me more about it. What did you do, and what was your role?
3. What all components were included as part of the digital literacy course?
4. AI and robotics are replacing jobs massively, especially in the Mechanical Engineering field. How would we accommodate people whose jobs are being replaced? Where would they work? (Discussion and cross-questioning)
5. (Continuation from my previous answer) Elon Musk suggests that in the future, we may not need to work and only need to use products. If production keeps increasing, after a point, do we actually need to work? Then what is more important—increasing production/products or being able to work? (Mentioned self-satisfaction and contributing to society)
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Member 1 – Male
1. You mentioned contribution to society. Is Formula One contributing to society?
2. You have done a project on solar desalination. What is solar desalination?
3. What is the status of solar power in India? We had some targets for 2030. Have we achieved them?
4. What is the current efficiency of solar power generation? What is the maximum level that can be achieved?
5. What are the recent advancements in improving the efficiency of solar power generation?
6. What is the percentage share of the industrial sector in GDP? Is India doing well in the industrial sector?
7. What is a startup? What are unicorns?
8. How are startups faring in India? (Cross-questioning) Are they facing challenges such as funding issues? Explain with reference to a specific sector.
9. Yesterday, there was some news about government funding to SIDBI. Are you aware of it?
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Member 2 – Male
1. Have you been to Delhi before?
2. What is mindfulness meditation? How is it different from other forms of meditation?
3. Isn’t mindfulness more of an attitude, while meditation is much deeper and more analytical? How are the two related?
4. There is a recent trend of increasing suicides among students. What are the reasons? How can we tackle this issue? Can meditation help?
5. People with suicidal tendencies often show certain indications. What are those indications, and how should we identify them?
6. Why is India not doing well in football, except in some regions like Bengal and Kerala? What are we lacking, and what can be done?
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Member 3 – Male
1. You were part of a Digital Literacy drive some years ago. At present, how would you make people aware of cybersecurity? (Cross-questioning and discussion)
• Consider us as people who do not know anything about cybersecurity. How would you make us aware of it?
• Do you know the helpline number for cybersecurity?
2. You are working as a mentor at an academy. What do you do there?
3. When you mentor students, how would you advise them to prepare for the UPSC Personality Test?
4. Have you attended the interview before?
5. Tell us frankly, What is your opinion about this Upsc interview process? Do you have any suggestions improve this process or Is this just perfect?
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Member 4 – Female
1. You have Malayalam Literature as your optional. Literature, dance forms, etc., are cultural expressions. What does Mohiniyattam symbolise? Who is Mohini?
2. You studied in Kottayam? Ernakulam District or Kochi District? Kottayam is a neighbouring district of yours. There is a saint from Kottayam. Do you know who it is?
3. Why is Kerala lagging behind in industries? (Cross-questioning)
4. Kerala has many boards like the Coconut Board,Rubber board, Spices Board, yet it is still lagging. Why?
Board: Anuradha Prasad Ma’am
DAF Keywords: Kerala, Mechanical Engineering, Malayalam Literature, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Mentor, Digital Literacy, Solar Desalination, Mindfulness Meditation, Football, Formula One
⸻
Chairperson – Anuradha Prasad Ma’am
1. Good morning, [Full Name]. What do your friends call you—your full name or a short name?
2. You have been a part of a Digital Literacy drive at the Panchayat level. Tell me more about it. What did you do, and what was your role?
3. What all components were included as part of the digital literacy course?
4. AI and robotics are replacing jobs massively, especially in the Mechanical Engineering field. How would we accommodate people whose jobs are being replaced? Where would they work? (Discussion and cross-questioning)
5. (Continuation from my previous answer) Elon Musk suggests that in the future, we may not need to work and only need to use products. If production keeps increasing, after a point, do we actually need to work? Then what is more important—increasing production/products or being able to work? (Mentioned self-satisfaction and contributing to society)
⸻
Member 1 – Male
1. You mentioned contribution to society. Is Formula One contributing to society?
2. You have done a project on solar desalination. What is solar desalination?
3. What is the status of solar power in India? We had some targets for 2030. Have we achieved them?
4. What is the current efficiency of solar power generation? What is the maximum level that can be achieved?
5. What are the recent advancements in improving the efficiency of solar power generation?
6. What is the percentage share of the industrial sector in GDP? Is India doing well in the industrial sector?
7. What is a startup? What are unicorns?
8. How are startups faring in India? (Cross-questioning) Are they facing challenges such as funding issues? Explain with reference to a specific sector.
9. Yesterday, there was some news about government funding to SIDBI. Are you aware of it?
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Member 2 – Male
1. Have you been to Delhi before?
2. What is mindfulness meditation? How is it different from other forms of meditation?
3. Isn’t mindfulness more of an attitude, while meditation is much deeper and more analytical? How are the two related?
4. There is a recent trend of increasing suicides among students. What are the reasons? How can we tackle this issue? Can meditation help?
5. People with suicidal tendencies often show certain indications. What are those indications, and how should we identify them?
6. Why is India not doing well in football, except in some regions like Bengal and Kerala? What are we lacking, and what can be done?
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Member 3 – Male
1. You were part of a Digital Literacy drive some years ago. At present, how would you make people aware of cybersecurity? (Cross-questioning and discussion)
• Consider us as people who do not know anything about cybersecurity. How would you make us aware of it?
• Do you know the helpline number for cybersecurity?
2. You are working as a mentor at an academy. What do you do there?
3. When you mentor students, how would you advise them to prepare for the UPSC Personality Test?
4. Have you attended the interview before?
5. Tell us frankly, What is your opinion about this Upsc interview process? Do you have any suggestions improve this process or Is this just perfect?
⸻
Member 4 – Female
1. You have Malayalam Literature as your optional. Literature, dance forms, etc., are cultural expressions. What does Mohiniyattam symbolise? Who is Mohini?
2. You studied in Kottayam? Ernakulam District or Kochi District? Kottayam is a neighbouring district of yours. There is a saint from Kottayam. Do you know who it is?
3. Why is Kerala lagging behind in industries? (Cross-questioning)
4. Kerala has many boards like the Coconut Board,Rubber board, Spices Board, yet it is still lagging. Why?
Keywords. IITG , Teaching, Bihar, Ageing, Sociology.
Board ... D.Dasa
Chairman.
1.as a Sociology student what do u think about weber's idea about Protestant ethics and rise of capitalism as modern sociologists are critical to him
2. Genz says that disrespect is earned and not respect what's ur opinion on it
3. As the dm what u will do improve condition of ur district.
4. 3 social agenda on which u will make movie as director ( don't know why he asked that)
5. Their Direct themes and the actor and actress.
M1
1. Issue of kota suicide and their cause .
2. What could be done if u will be vested with power to control suicide
3. What are the 3 benefits and 3 issue with new education policy 2020.
M2
1. What are the issue in Bihar .
2. Why bihar is not developed
3. What are good features of Bihar.
Few questions I am not recalling
M3 lady.
1. Why understanding ageing through biotechnology.
2. What are the lag in the education system as ppl prefer to go for coaching.
3. What can be done to reduce coaching needs .
4. Role of biotech in society
M4 punjabi man
1. What are the issue for old age ppl
2. Why to increase longevity of already we have demographic dividend
3. What can be done for the old age population.
4. ....
Chairman said ur interview is over .
Mostly opinion based questions from daf.
Board ... D.Dasa
Chairman.
1.as a Sociology student what do u think about weber's idea about Protestant ethics and rise of capitalism as modern sociologists are critical to him
2. Genz says that disrespect is earned and not respect what's ur opinion on it
3. As the dm what u will do improve condition of ur district.
4. 3 social agenda on which u will make movie as director ( don't know why he asked that)
5. Their Direct themes and the actor and actress.
M1
1. Issue of kota suicide and their cause .
2. What could be done if u will be vested with power to control suicide
3. What are the 3 benefits and 3 issue with new education policy 2020.
M2
1. What are the issue in Bihar .
2. Why bihar is not developed
3. What are good features of Bihar.
Few questions I am not recalling
M3 lady.
1. Why understanding ageing through biotechnology.
2. What are the lag in the education system as ppl prefer to go for coaching.
3. What can be done to reduce coaching needs .
4. Role of biotech in society
M4 punjabi man
1. What are the issue for old age ppl
2. Why to increase longevity of already we have demographic dividend
3. What can be done for the old age population.
4. ....
Chairman said ur interview is over .
Mostly opinion based questions from daf.
Date : 19 Jan 2026 Afternoon
Chair : Hon. Lt General Raj Shukla
DAF details asked : R&D (work experience), Kerala, Electronics Repair camp
Other DAF details: EEE, NITC, Cycling, Robotics, Optional: Anthropology (Nothing asked from Hobbies, etc.)
Chair :
So Minerva are you working? Where was it? Post? Why left?
1. How is the R&D sector in India? (Only 1 question and entire discussion surrounding it. I was trying to put my points in between his monologues as he was saying all the points I was going to answer all the following are part of that - I mentioned about failure of Micromax due to neglect of R&D - only time he nodded)
2. Is there any startup in India which focuses only on R&D? (I said about one robotics startup which college sewage and it has R&D, he said not to say the ones which focuses on products - I said don't know specific ones)
3. Have you heard of BYD
4. What is their R&D expenditure? Tesla's expenditure? (Said sorry sir, didn't know)
5. What about your company's R&D expenditure? (Didn't know that too)
6. What's the status of your company in the automotive industry of the world? It maybe good in India, but it's not much in the rest. In my childhood, it was one of the largest in the world. Now see that status (disappointed face)
7. Why private sector contribution is low and how it can be improved - don't say ANRF or support from government
8. Do you think these will make Ambanis Adanis would invest on R&D through these? (didn't allow to answer, passed to next person)
M2 (Male):
1. Kerala is known for its backwaters. Which is the water way in Kerala?
2. Why waterways are not much developed in India?
3. Your points are mostly negative impacts. I was asking challenges
4. Is there a north south divide in India?
5. But isn't the Southern states arguing about their controlled population & delimitation
M3 (Male):
1. Einstein once said that the most complex thing in the universe to understand is income tax. Did the government recently do anything to reduce this? (Had only one point, they were searching for some recent act - which I didn't know, so they changed the topic)
2. (An electronics repair camp is in my DAF) People are not repairing their gadgets nowadays. Mostly it is use and throw. Why is it so?
3. What exactly did you do in this camp?
4. Did you really have any impact?
M4 (Male):
1. In your R&D position, tell me something you did which had drastic impact on increasing the efficiency of the team. (Completely blank on this I think they understood that and when I was going to say something, changed the topic)
2. How can Kerala's tourism success be emulated in other states?
3. There's a decline in foreign tourists to India, like we see in Goa. Why is it and how can we improve?
M5 (Lady):
1. What are the reasons for success of the Kudumbasree?
2. Did it really help in empowerment of women?
3. Say about animal rights in India (very open ended, didn't know how to start or stop, so said whatever came to my mind related to it)
4. What about Jallikkett? If you're SDM would you ban Jallikkett? (I said no, but try to reduce chances of injuries)
5. But isn't injuries happening? What you'll do then?
Chair: Your interview is over
Felt it finished too soon. I thought chair would ask something. Shukla sir was having disappointed face. All others were cordial and smiling and laughing some times. Shukla sir weren't listening when others were asking.
Chair : Hon. Lt General Raj Shukla
DAF details asked : R&D (work experience), Kerala, Electronics Repair camp
Other DAF details: EEE, NITC, Cycling, Robotics, Optional: Anthropology (Nothing asked from Hobbies, etc.)
Chair :
So Minerva are you working? Where was it? Post? Why left?
1. How is the R&D sector in India? (Only 1 question and entire discussion surrounding it. I was trying to put my points in between his monologues as he was saying all the points I was going to answer all the following are part of that - I mentioned about failure of Micromax due to neglect of R&D - only time he nodded)
2. Is there any startup in India which focuses only on R&D? (I said about one robotics startup which college sewage and it has R&D, he said not to say the ones which focuses on products - I said don't know specific ones)
3. Have you heard of BYD
4. What is their R&D expenditure? Tesla's expenditure? (Said sorry sir, didn't know)
5. What about your company's R&D expenditure? (Didn't know that too)
6. What's the status of your company in the automotive industry of the world? It maybe good in India, but it's not much in the rest. In my childhood, it was one of the largest in the world. Now see that status (disappointed face)
7. Why private sector contribution is low and how it can be improved - don't say ANRF or support from government
8. Do you think these will make Ambanis Adanis would invest on R&D through these? (didn't allow to answer, passed to next person)
M2 (Male):
1. Kerala is known for its backwaters. Which is the water way in Kerala?
2. Why waterways are not much developed in India?
3. Your points are mostly negative impacts. I was asking challenges
4. Is there a north south divide in India?
5. But isn't the Southern states arguing about their controlled population & delimitation
M3 (Male):
1. Einstein once said that the most complex thing in the universe to understand is income tax. Did the government recently do anything to reduce this? (Had only one point, they were searching for some recent act - which I didn't know, so they changed the topic)
2. (An electronics repair camp is in my DAF) People are not repairing their gadgets nowadays. Mostly it is use and throw. Why is it so?
3. What exactly did you do in this camp?
4. Did you really have any impact?
M4 (Male):
1. In your R&D position, tell me something you did which had drastic impact on increasing the efficiency of the team. (Completely blank on this I think they understood that and when I was going to say something, changed the topic)
2. How can Kerala's tourism success be emulated in other states?
3. There's a decline in foreign tourists to India, like we see in Goa. Why is it and how can we improve?
M5 (Lady):
1. What are the reasons for success of the Kudumbasree?
2. Did it really help in empowerment of women?
3. Say about animal rights in India (very open ended, didn't know how to start or stop, so said whatever came to my mind related to it)
4. What about Jallikkett? If you're SDM would you ban Jallikkett? (I said no, but try to reduce chances of injuries)
5. But isn't injuries happening? What you'll do then?
Chair: Your interview is over
Felt it finished too soon. I thought chair would ask something. Shukla sir was having disappointed face. All others were cordial and smiling and laughing some times. Shukla sir weren't listening when others were asking.
Board: Hon'ble Sujata Chaturvedi ma'am
Date: 20 Jan
Name: Unique
DAF: Women shg awareness, flute, physics (graduation), teaching (father's profession), Anthropology, Nashik
Chairman:
(Ma'am Read key points in DAF to all.)
No candidate has explained theory of relativity in satisfactory terms yet. Please explain.
Can you see the calender behind you? What system of calendar is this?
What was Switzerland doing in second world war? (It was neutral)
How does a country become neutral.
Can India also become neutral.
India has highest population in the world why can't we become powerful just because of that?
M1(female)
What is Nashik famous for?
What's it famous for in modern times?
What is GER ?
Can we achieve 50%GER in higher education?
India has largest population does India have largest human resource?
What do we have to do to convert population into human resource.
Can you guess which painting is this?
What is creativity?
If I call the painting Madhubani and you also call the same is it creativity?
Still what is creativity?
M2
You play flute tell me about famous flautist in India.(Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia)
He had collaborated with someone for movie music.(SHIVHARI)
Why India didn't sign non proliferation treaty?
M3
What are rare earth minerals?
Their importance?
Where is India in rare earth minerals?
In India SHGs are primarily women SHGs, why so?
M4
Why is mother tongue called mother tongue?
Should we give early education in mother tongue,?
What is the physics of subatomic level called?
What is God particle? Which experiment was done to find it?
What are the applications of quantum physics?
What are the threats of quantum technology?
Chairman:
Your interview is over.
Date: 20 Jan
Name: Unique
DAF: Women shg awareness, flute, physics (graduation), teaching (father's profession), Anthropology, Nashik
Chairman:
(Ma'am Read key points in DAF to all.)
No candidate has explained theory of relativity in satisfactory terms yet. Please explain.
Can you see the calender behind you? What system of calendar is this?
What was Switzerland doing in second world war? (It was neutral)
How does a country become neutral.
Can India also become neutral.
India has highest population in the world why can't we become powerful just because of that?
M1(female)
What is Nashik famous for?
What's it famous for in modern times?
What is GER ?
Can we achieve 50%GER in higher education?
India has largest population does India have largest human resource?
What do we have to do to convert population into human resource.
Can you guess which painting is this?
What is creativity?
If I call the painting Madhubani and you also call the same is it creativity?
Still what is creativity?
M2
You play flute tell me about famous flautist in India.(Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia)
He had collaborated with someone for movie music.(SHIVHARI)
Why India didn't sign non proliferation treaty?
M3
What are rare earth minerals?
Their importance?
Where is India in rare earth minerals?
In India SHGs are primarily women SHGs, why so?
M4
Why is mother tongue called mother tongue?
Should we give early education in mother tongue,?
What is the physics of subatomic level called?
What is God particle? Which experiment was done to find it?
What are the applications of quantum physics?
What are the threats of quantum technology?
Chairman:
Your interview is over.
Date: 02/02/26.
Key DAF Details: Bcom, PSIR , International Affairs, SDGs, Student Media,
Board: Suman Sharma Ma'am.
Questions asked:
Chair:
1. Ponzi schemes, difference bw them and multi level marketing
2. Pakistan and what should be our approach in relations
3. "India's future lies in its South' and further debate about it
M1:
4. Logistics- their role for India and recent happenings
M2
5. Tribal development what should be approach associated with qn on LWE
6. UN role ? What should India do ? UNSC membership for India.
7. WHO criticisms, should India leave etc.
8. Any area where UN has been successful
M3
9. Digital learning, swayam swayamprabha, diksha portals etc.
10. Progress on SDG-4 and SDG-5
11. Tax change in budget: undisclosed foreign income not punishable, impact on revenue
M4
12. Digital News media proliferation and regulation
13. OTT regulation vs Censor board regulation on films
14. US wants us to sanction Iran, Russia. Should we do it ?
Key DAF Details: Bcom, PSIR , International Affairs, SDGs, Student Media,
Board: Suman Sharma Ma'am.
Questions asked:
Chair:
1. Ponzi schemes, difference bw them and multi level marketing
2. Pakistan and what should be our approach in relations
3. "India's future lies in its South' and further debate about it
M1:
4. Logistics- their role for India and recent happenings
M2
5. Tribal development what should be approach associated with qn on LWE
6. UN role ? What should India do ? UNSC membership for India.
7. WHO criticisms, should India leave etc.
8. Any area where UN has been successful
M3
9. Digital learning, swayam swayamprabha, diksha portals etc.
10. Progress on SDG-4 and SDG-5
11. Tax change in budget: undisclosed foreign income not punishable, impact on revenue
M4
12. Digital News media proliferation and regulation
13. OTT regulation vs Censor board regulation on films
14. US wants us to sanction Iran, Russia. Should we do it ?
Date- 02/02/2026 (Afternoon)
Board - BB Swain sir( 25 minutes - 1st to go)
DAF details - IIT Hyderabad, Optional - Electrical engineering, Dantewada, GK Quiz ( rest not asked)
Chairman -
Why is Dantewada famous?
( Only one question)
M1:
1. What government has done in terms of development in Dantewada?
2. Are now tribals not joining naxals?
3. You are from IIT Hyderabad, so IITians go to foreign so will H1B visa ban impact them?What can government do to help those returning?
4. One leader told in davos..the rule based order is collapsing..Who was he?
( I told Mark Carney..she told no it was macron..I told sorry)
5. Why did he say that? What trump is doing? ( I had mentioned trump)
M2:
1. Your hobby is quizzing..Then tell me the name of rail corridors announced in budget?
2. You mentioned.. Dantewada has natural beauty..Why less tourism in waterfalls like chitrakoot?
( he said .. something regarding security then I told naxal he nodded)
3. Why bank officers on strike ( I told I am not aware) . Then he asked will you accept demand ( again I told I am not aware)
M3:
1. Impact of AI ... challenges and should we regulate?
( Should Central government or independent authority regulate)
2. You can work in private ..why civil services?
3. What is your backup plan
M4:
1. Don't you think sundar pichai( I mentioned in my answer)contributes more than a civil services. Why then civil services?
2. What is the energy mix of India. Are you satisfied with it?
3. Renewable energy challenges.. solutions..
4. Why rooftop solar not achieved its potential?
5. What is alternative of BESS system ( I told Pumped Hydro power) .
Then chairman looking at clock..and then nodding on my last answers...Seemed like he was in a hurry to end
Overall board was cordial and questions were based on daf
Board - BB Swain sir( 25 minutes - 1st to go)
DAF details - IIT Hyderabad, Optional - Electrical engineering, Dantewada, GK Quiz ( rest not asked)
Chairman -
Why is Dantewada famous?
( Only one question)
M1:
1. What government has done in terms of development in Dantewada?
2. Are now tribals not joining naxals?
3. You are from IIT Hyderabad, so IITians go to foreign so will H1B visa ban impact them?What can government do to help those returning?
4. One leader told in davos..the rule based order is collapsing..Who was he?
( I told Mark Carney..she told no it was macron..I told sorry)
5. Why did he say that? What trump is doing? ( I had mentioned trump)
M2:
1. Your hobby is quizzing..Then tell me the name of rail corridors announced in budget?
2. You mentioned.. Dantewada has natural beauty..Why less tourism in waterfalls like chitrakoot?
( he said .. something regarding security then I told naxal he nodded)
3. Why bank officers on strike ( I told I am not aware) . Then he asked will you accept demand ( again I told I am not aware)
M3:
1. Impact of AI ... challenges and should we regulate?
( Should Central government or independent authority regulate)
2. You can work in private ..why civil services?
3. What is your backup plan
M4:
1. Don't you think sundar pichai( I mentioned in my answer)contributes more than a civil services. Why then civil services?
2. What is the energy mix of India. Are you satisfied with it?
3. Renewable energy challenges.. solutions..
4. Why rooftop solar not achieved its potential?
5. What is alternative of BESS system ( I told Pumped Hydro power) .
Then chairman looking at clock..and then nodding on my last answers...Seemed like he was in a hurry to end
Overall board was cordial and questions were based on daf
Date : 03/02/2026 , second to go
Board : Anuradha Prasadh ma'am forenoon,second to go. 30 mins
Daf keywords : Andhra Pradesh, hansraj college, equal opportunity cell, history + economics graduation.
Chairperson :
1. You studied from hansraj college? (Yes mam)
2. You studied until tenth in andhra pradesh board and 12th from Telangana board, why?
3. What is Orange economy ?
4. Why it is called orange ?
5. Why economy ? Why not industry ?
6. What are they doing for it under the budget?
8.What does these content creation labs do ? How does it benefit ?
M1
1.what are the major changes that are there in mgnrega ?
2. Four areas where they want to develop infrastructure ?
3. What are the works they will do under core rural infrastructure?
4. What is the current status of cold storage infrastructure in andhra pradesh ? What measures can we take in this regard ?
M2
1. Talked about the trade deal announced with the USA. What do you think India has done in the last few months to convince trump to do a trade deal? Anything related to customs and she started answering about nuclear equipment etc
2. How does the trade deal benefit andhra pradesh ?
3. Which fruits andhra pradesh is exporting ?
4. What is the revenue deficit ? What is the fiscal deficit ?
5. What is the current revenue deficit ? Fiscal deficit ?
6. How are we bridging the gap between them ? I said disinvestment and dividends and ma'm also talked about RBI's profits.
M3
1.What is microfinancing?
2. What are we doing in this regard ?
3. What is the corpus of micro financing we are giving at present ?
4. Statement - " it is not the business of the govt to do business" do you agree. Three reasons in favour of it and against
5. What is PPP? What are we doing with respect to PPP? Tell me some models of PPP?
6. What is cross subsidisation with respect to railways ?
7. What are its benefits and drawbacks.
8. Do you think it should be continued ?
M4
1. What are the new ugc guidelines with respect to equity
2. What are the issues with it?
3. Why the new guidlines because there were already guidlines with respect to it ? How the present one is different from 2012 guidelines ?
4. Supreme court stayed the matter ?
5. Who has the power to make laws in the country ?
6. How many schedules in constitution? What is the last one and what is it about ?
7. Which schedules gives the governor authority to not to impose laws of state or parliament in certain areas ?
8. Are fundamental rights applicable in scheduled areas ?
9. When can fundamental rights be suspended? Mistakenly said president's rule and emergency and apologised for saying president's rule.
10. So what is president's rule then ?
11. What are its impacts?
12. You have any work experience ? graduated in 2024 and since then preparing for the exam.
Chairperson : ok! You can go now . All the best with a big smile.
Cordial board. Chairperson was very supportive.
Board : Anuradha Prasadh ma'am forenoon,second to go. 30 mins
Daf keywords : Andhra Pradesh, hansraj college, equal opportunity cell, history + economics graduation.
Chairperson :
1. You studied from hansraj college? (Yes mam)
2. You studied until tenth in andhra pradesh board and 12th from Telangana board, why?
3. What is Orange economy ?
4. Why it is called orange ?
5. Why economy ? Why not industry ?
6. What are they doing for it under the budget?
8.What does these content creation labs do ? How does it benefit ?
M1
1.what are the major changes that are there in mgnrega ?
2. Four areas where they want to develop infrastructure ?
3. What are the works they will do under core rural infrastructure?
4. What is the current status of cold storage infrastructure in andhra pradesh ? What measures can we take in this regard ?
M2
1. Talked about the trade deal announced with the USA. What do you think India has done in the last few months to convince trump to do a trade deal? Anything related to customs and she started answering about nuclear equipment etc
2. How does the trade deal benefit andhra pradesh ?
3. Which fruits andhra pradesh is exporting ?
4. What is the revenue deficit ? What is the fiscal deficit ?
5. What is the current revenue deficit ? Fiscal deficit ?
6. How are we bridging the gap between them ? I said disinvestment and dividends and ma'm also talked about RBI's profits.
M3
1.What is microfinancing?
2. What are we doing in this regard ?
3. What is the corpus of micro financing we are giving at present ?
4. Statement - " it is not the business of the govt to do business" do you agree. Three reasons in favour of it and against
5. What is PPP? What are we doing with respect to PPP? Tell me some models of PPP?
6. What is cross subsidisation with respect to railways ?
7. What are its benefits and drawbacks.
8. Do you think it should be continued ?
M4
1. What are the new ugc guidelines with respect to equity
2. What are the issues with it?
3. Why the new guidlines because there were already guidlines with respect to it ? How the present one is different from 2012 guidelines ?
4. Supreme court stayed the matter ?
5. Who has the power to make laws in the country ?
6. How many schedules in constitution? What is the last one and what is it about ?
7. Which schedules gives the governor authority to not to impose laws of state or parliament in certain areas ?
8. Are fundamental rights applicable in scheduled areas ?
9. When can fundamental rights be suspended? Mistakenly said president's rule and emergency and apologised for saying president's rule.
10. So what is president's rule then ?
11. What are its impacts?
12. You have any work experience ? graduated in 2024 and since then preparing for the exam.
Chairperson : ok! You can go now . All the best with a big smile.
Cordial board. Chairperson was very supportive.
Date: 03/02/26, Afternoon, 5th to go, 30 minutes.
Key DAF Details: Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Euthanasia, Maratha History, Environmental Documentary, Maharashtra
Board: Anuradha Prasad Ma'am
Chairperson: Good Afternoon, please have a seat
1. Were you working in the government sector?
2. What is the duration of Livestock Census?
3. How is it conducted? Who conducts it? Did you participate in it?
4. What do you think, how will the livestock population change after current census? What about the goat population?
5. What is the point of contention in the US trade deal regarding dairy and poultry?
6. How will GM feed affect dairy and poultry products?
7. Give your opinion, should we import such GM fed animal products?
M1: Male - Long monologues
1. Why didn't you apply for Remount & Veterinary Corps?
2. Tuberculosis is a major issue in buffaloes. How does it affect human health through milk consumption?
3. What is the current status of Euthanasia in India?
4. Does Right to Die with dignity give us the right to take away a patient's life?
5. What are the two most exciting things about Maratha History according to you?
6. Why Chh. Shivaji Maharaj considered the Father of Indian Navy when Cholas also had Navy?
7. How will you use animals to deal with the environment? (I asked him whether he wanted to know regarding methane emissions by ruminants)
8. Why we didn't crossbred the buffaloes like we did with the cows?
M2: Male
1. Why is the Indian dairy farmer apprehensive about foreign dairy imports?
2. Is there any data that says Indian cows are inferior to foreign cows?
3. How to increase their productivity?
4. Why to promote indigenous breeds?
5. Which Act regulates crimes against animals? How is Cruelty defined? What are the fines prescribed?
6. Do you know about commodity trading of Agri and Dairy products? (Said I don't have the exact idea.)
7. What is the current fiscal deficit? what is our target for next Financial year? Can we achieve it? Are we on the right track?
8. How does Capital Expenditure help in reducing fiscal deficit? What is the CapEx proposed in the current Budget?
M3: Lady - Long monologues, wanted to share her views rather than answering questions directly.
1. Who was Chhatrapati Shahu?
2. How can we deal with stray dogs? Can you suggest some steps taken by other countries? Long discussion followed.
3. Wife of a deceased Dy. CM took his position. Is dynastic politics good or bad?
4. Does genetics ensure that the next generation will be a capable leader?
M4: Male
1. Let's talk about something else. What is our approach in foreign policy regarding Africa?
2. Long monologue on PM's international trips. What do we want from the Middle East?
Your Experience in Interview:
Unlike mocks, it was an actual discussion. Everyone listened keenly. Members had poker faces, but Chairperson was smiling. Long monologues by members made it difficult to understand the exact questions.
Key DAF Details: Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Euthanasia, Maratha History, Environmental Documentary, Maharashtra
Board: Anuradha Prasad Ma'am
Chairperson: Good Afternoon, please have a seat
1. Were you working in the government sector?
2. What is the duration of Livestock Census?
3. How is it conducted? Who conducts it? Did you participate in it?
4. What do you think, how will the livestock population change after current census? What about the goat population?
5. What is the point of contention in the US trade deal regarding dairy and poultry?
6. How will GM feed affect dairy and poultry products?
7. Give your opinion, should we import such GM fed animal products?
M1: Male - Long monologues
1. Why didn't you apply for Remount & Veterinary Corps?
2. Tuberculosis is a major issue in buffaloes. How does it affect human health through milk consumption?
3. What is the current status of Euthanasia in India?
4. Does Right to Die with dignity give us the right to take away a patient's life?
5. What are the two most exciting things about Maratha History according to you?
6. Why Chh. Shivaji Maharaj considered the Father of Indian Navy when Cholas also had Navy?
7. How will you use animals to deal with the environment? (I asked him whether he wanted to know regarding methane emissions by ruminants)
8. Why we didn't crossbred the buffaloes like we did with the cows?
M2: Male
1. Why is the Indian dairy farmer apprehensive about foreign dairy imports?
2. Is there any data that says Indian cows are inferior to foreign cows?
3. How to increase their productivity?
4. Why to promote indigenous breeds?
5. Which Act regulates crimes against animals? How is Cruelty defined? What are the fines prescribed?
6. Do you know about commodity trading of Agri and Dairy products? (Said I don't have the exact idea.)
7. What is the current fiscal deficit? what is our target for next Financial year? Can we achieve it? Are we on the right track?
8. How does Capital Expenditure help in reducing fiscal deficit? What is the CapEx proposed in the current Budget?
M3: Lady - Long monologues, wanted to share her views rather than answering questions directly.
1. Who was Chhatrapati Shahu?
2. How can we deal with stray dogs? Can you suggest some steps taken by other countries? Long discussion followed.
3. Wife of a deceased Dy. CM took his position. Is dynastic politics good or bad?
4. Does genetics ensure that the next generation will be a capable leader?
M4: Male
1. Let's talk about something else. What is our approach in foreign policy regarding Africa?
2. Long monologue on PM's international trips. What do we want from the Middle East?
Your Experience in Interview:
Unlike mocks, it was an actual discussion. Everyone listened keenly. Members had poker faces, but Chairperson was smiling. Long monologues by members made it difficult to understand the exact questions.
Date: 03/02/2026
Key DAF Details: Technical Officer( Agriculture), Watching Hindi web series (other entries not that relevant)
Optional- Agriculture
Board: Anuradha Prasad Mam
Forenoon- 1st to go, 25 min
Questions asked:
Chairman-
1. You wok as technical officer of agriculture, what is your role ?
2. What is Agristack ?
4. What are the problems in geo tagging of farms ?
3. Will it benefit farmers in real terms like weather details in real time ? (Talked abt BHARAT Vistaar frm budget and Mahavistar AI of MH Govt)
4. So are farmers digitally literate, Is it easy to handle app for them ?
M1-
1. What is status of Smart cities scheme across India ? (Talked abt achievements of SCM of my city )
2. Are we doing good in all India level ?
3. What happenend to Int Year of Millets programme ?
4. What is current status of it ?( Talked abt area increase and Mera Pani Meri Virasat scheme of HR govt on diversification)
Sir gave monologue on areas in which it is beneficial
5. What are dietary benefits of the millets ? Sir added more information on same.
M2 ( Female)-
1. Tarrifs are reduced and trade deals are done recently with many countries , How it will impact Indian farmers ?
2. Asked about farmers not getting enough price for their produce, what are schemes of govt or what can be done to tackle ? Gave monologue on farmers suicides. ( Talked abt farm gate procurement and cooperative examples - Sahyadri)
3. What is new for agriculture in Budget ?
M3 -
1. Do you know about commodity trading of Agri goods ? Said no detail idea of it .
Again asked don't you know NCDEX ? ( No detail idea sir )
2. What is difference b/w Kapaas and Cotton ?
3. What are characteristics of Kapas ? Chairman mam interrupted and said be calm , take ur time and answer. ( Said nothing particular is coming to my mind regarding same)
4. Anything new regarding PMFBY in budget ? I asked the sir particular or in general ? Then said I dont have exact idea about it sir
5. Is PMFBY working well ?
6. What are the problems ?
7. Is scheme cover all farmers automatically ?
8. Should we tax agri income in India ? What is your opinion ?
M4-
1. So Sigmachad, tell me concerns of GM crops in India.
2. So you like to watch Hindi web series ?
3. Which series you watched recently ?
4. What was the plot ?
5. What was message ?
6. What is integrity ? (Mentioned term in previous answer)
7. Why farmers are not happy about extension services ?
8. What extension workers actually do in field ?
9. Gave a situation - You are Seed Authorising officer and minister askas you to give all the seed lot to his kin , what will you do ?( Spoke abt role to serve larger public)
10. He threatens you with suspension if you did'nt follow his orders , what will be your stance.
Chairman- Thank you.
Experience-
It was conversation rather than interview. Chair and members were listening keenly and more understanding. Mostly poker faces by all except female member and one male member. Remember discussion reveals your true personality before the board. So stay honest and calm.
Key DAF Details: Technical Officer( Agriculture), Watching Hindi web series (other entries not that relevant)
Optional- Agriculture
Board: Anuradha Prasad Mam
Forenoon- 1st to go, 25 min
Questions asked:
Chairman-
1. You wok as technical officer of agriculture, what is your role ?
2. What is Agristack ?
4. What are the problems in geo tagging of farms ?
3. Will it benefit farmers in real terms like weather details in real time ? (Talked abt BHARAT Vistaar frm budget and Mahavistar AI of MH Govt)
4. So are farmers digitally literate, Is it easy to handle app for them ?
M1-
1. What is status of Smart cities scheme across India ? (Talked abt achievements of SCM of my city )
2. Are we doing good in all India level ?
3. What happenend to Int Year of Millets programme ?
4. What is current status of it ?( Talked abt area increase and Mera Pani Meri Virasat scheme of HR govt on diversification)
Sir gave monologue on areas in which it is beneficial
5. What are dietary benefits of the millets ? Sir added more information on same.
M2 ( Female)-
1. Tarrifs are reduced and trade deals are done recently with many countries , How it will impact Indian farmers ?
2. Asked about farmers not getting enough price for their produce, what are schemes of govt or what can be done to tackle ? Gave monologue on farmers suicides. ( Talked abt farm gate procurement and cooperative examples - Sahyadri)
3. What is new for agriculture in Budget ?
M3 -
1. Do you know about commodity trading of Agri goods ? Said no detail idea of it .
Again asked don't you know NCDEX ? ( No detail idea sir )
2. What is difference b/w Kapaas and Cotton ?
3. What are characteristics of Kapas ? Chairman mam interrupted and said be calm , take ur time and answer. ( Said nothing particular is coming to my mind regarding same)
4. Anything new regarding PMFBY in budget ? I asked the sir particular or in general ? Then said I dont have exact idea about it sir
5. Is PMFBY working well ?
6. What are the problems ?
7. Is scheme cover all farmers automatically ?
8. Should we tax agri income in India ? What is your opinion ?
M4-
1. So Sigmachad, tell me concerns of GM crops in India.
2. So you like to watch Hindi web series ?
3. Which series you watched recently ?
4. What was the plot ?
5. What was message ?
6. What is integrity ? (Mentioned term in previous answer)
7. Why farmers are not happy about extension services ?
8. What extension workers actually do in field ?
9. Gave a situation - You are Seed Authorising officer and minister askas you to give all the seed lot to his kin , what will you do ?( Spoke abt role to serve larger public)
10. He threatens you with suspension if you did'nt follow his orders , what will be your stance.
Chairman- Thank you.
Experience-
It was conversation rather than interview. Chair and members were listening keenly and more understanding. Mostly poker faces by all except female member and one male member. Remember discussion reveals your true personality before the board. So stay honest and calm.
DAF - Chennai, Tamilnadu, Anthropology, Rifle shooting, NCC, ECE, Yoga
Board: Suman sharma Maam
4th feb FN
Chairperson read the daf keywords loud
1. Is there any degree for yoga? And are you a yoga expert?
2.Why coastal areas in TamilNadu is not as much developed as in Goa?
3. Is overregulation present in our country. If so what is your opinion.
4. List out any 3 important steps taken by India which was helpful at the world level and had implications
M1
1. Long monologue on GDP growth but increasing income inequality. What are the reasons for this inequality
2. If you are an administrator which areas will you focus to address this gap
3. What do you know about Bharat container shipping line
M2
1.How are you?
2. Which rifles have you used in NCC
3. Rifle used in your matches
4. What values did you learn from NCC. List any 2 values
5. What about unity
6. What would be the challenges faced by Tamilnadu for the development of Data centres. Few followup questions
7. If not Tamilnadu which state would you suggest for Data centres
8. What do you know about starlink
9. How was starlink used by Ukraine
10. How can we use starlink and allow starlink with respective to Defence sector
M4.
1. What is cranial capacity. Cranial capacity of Homo sapiens and neanderthal
2. What is Ethnoarchaeology
3. If you get a skull, how will you identity it as male or female
4. Forest cover of India
5. Difference between State forest and National forest
6. Why can't we use this forest land for employment and monetary gains. Example allowing farmers to cultivate fruits or vegetables.
M5
1. Do you know FDI. Why is the FDI reducing in India.
2. It is always said that bureaucrats are obstructor of FDI. Your opinion
3. Reasons for automobile sector growth in Tamilnadu
4. India and EU FTA, with respect to automobile sector.
5. Will this FTA affect the automobile sector in India
6. What kind of forest in Tiruvallur
7. Even if there are no trees, why does the railway sector need to get forest department approval for laying tracks
Board: Suman sharma Maam
4th feb FN
Chairperson read the daf keywords loud
1. Is there any degree for yoga? And are you a yoga expert?
2.Why coastal areas in TamilNadu is not as much developed as in Goa?
3. Is overregulation present in our country. If so what is your opinion.
4. List out any 3 important steps taken by India which was helpful at the world level and had implications
M1
1. Long monologue on GDP growth but increasing income inequality. What are the reasons for this inequality
2. If you are an administrator which areas will you focus to address this gap
3. What do you know about Bharat container shipping line
M2
1.How are you?
2. Which rifles have you used in NCC
3. Rifle used in your matches
4. What values did you learn from NCC. List any 2 values
5. What about unity
6. What would be the challenges faced by Tamilnadu for the development of Data centres. Few followup questions
7. If not Tamilnadu which state would you suggest for Data centres
8. What do you know about starlink
9. How was starlink used by Ukraine
10. How can we use starlink and allow starlink with respective to Defence sector
M4.
1. What is cranial capacity. Cranial capacity of Homo sapiens and neanderthal
2. What is Ethnoarchaeology
3. If you get a skull, how will you identity it as male or female
4. Forest cover of India
5. Difference between State forest and National forest
6. Why can't we use this forest land for employment and monetary gains. Example allowing farmers to cultivate fruits or vegetables.
M5
1. Do you know FDI. Why is the FDI reducing in India.
2. It is always said that bureaucrats are obstructor of FDI. Your opinion
3. Reasons for automobile sector growth in Tamilnadu
4. India and EU FTA, with respect to automobile sector.
5. Will this FTA affect the automobile sector in India
6. What kind of forest in Tiruvallur
7. Even if there are no trees, why does the railway sector need to get forest department approval for laying tracks
Board : Honorable Sujatha Chaturvedi Ma'am
04-02-2026 | FN | 4th to go
DAF pointers - Nan Mudalvan Scheme(Skilling initiative), Information technology, Sociology, Tamil nadu, Karate, Performing arts club, Writing blogs.
Chairperson:
Read my DAF details aloud as if ma'am is checking with me whether they are right?
1. (DAF mention Nan Mudalvan) I know what is Nan Mudalvan. Ma'am explained it and asked the literal meaning of it. I added few other works under Nan Mudalvan initiative.
2. You are a sociology student. Why is the middle class important in our society?
3. Example for movements led by middle classes.
4. Why do middle-class families want their children to be rich? What explains this phenomenon?
5. What are the 3 big changes in Indian families?
6. What is the impact of these changes on joint families?
7. I said capitalistic mode of production needs mobile families. Ma'am asked what do you mean by mobile families?
8. What is khap panchayat, what the impact of these changes in it, is it declining? is it good or bad?
Member 1
9. There more number of skill corporations. Do we need skilling in India?
10. Why do we need skilling?
11. Isn’t our academic education enough?
12. Is skilling alone enough?
13. What else must India do apart from skilling?
14. (I said labour-intensive manufacturing is needed) — Asked what else? Moved to next question.
15. What AI tools are you using?
16. How is information technology helpful for businesses?
17. What is e-commerce?
18. Is UPI the same as e-commerce?
19. Is e-commerce good or bad?
20. Give three advantages of e-commerce.
21. Give three disadvantages of e-commerce.
22. Do small shops benefit from e-commerce platforms?
Member 2
23. What is strategic diversification?
24. Is India doing strategic diversification?
25. Do you think we need decoupling of our economy? Are we overly dependent on any nation?
26. What more can India do in strategic diversification?
27. What themes do you write about in your blog?
28. How frequently do you write?
Member 3
29. What is the impact of tariffs on the Tirupur–Coimbatore textile belt?
30. How are they reducing the impact? One of my points was subcontracting; member asked what it is, Chairperson ma'am explained it herself and asked me is it right?
31. Why have countries like Bangladesh and Vietnam improved so much in textiles?
32. (I said cheap labour and regulatory easing) — Is the price differential in labour cost of indiab wrt Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Vietnam really that large?
33. Why hasn’t tourism boomed to its full potential in India?
34. What is the current state of affairs with Sri Lanka along the Tamil Nadu coast? Are things improved?
35. What is the opinion of the state’s people about Sri Lankan Tamils? Is there any frequent contacts now?
34. SInce I mentioned Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari, questions on tourism came. Why tourism not developed in india?
35. One of my points is western narratives like "all of India is not safe for women". Do these narratives have some grain of truth? Isn't Indian media also exaggerate about such issues ?
36. Does media sensationalism affect India’s soft power and tourism?
Member 4
39. You were in the performing arts club. Why are South Indian films being celebrated more in North India now? I mentioned OTT along with other points. If OTT played a major role in this change, why are Hollywood or Chinese films not that popular in India?
40. (I said collective theatre experience is better in Indian movies) What such recent film would you recommend to us and why?
41. Why is Korean Kpop music so popular globally?
42. What arguments can you give for this popularity from a performing arts perspective?
Chairperson said Thank you!
Overall it went like, more of a conversation, not as a viva.
04-02-2026 | FN | 4th to go
DAF pointers - Nan Mudalvan Scheme(Skilling initiative), Information technology, Sociology, Tamil nadu, Karate, Performing arts club, Writing blogs.
Chairperson:
Read my DAF details aloud as if ma'am is checking with me whether they are right?
1. (DAF mention Nan Mudalvan) I know what is Nan Mudalvan. Ma'am explained it and asked the literal meaning of it. I added few other works under Nan Mudalvan initiative.
2. You are a sociology student. Why is the middle class important in our society?
3. Example for movements led by middle classes.
4. Why do middle-class families want their children to be rich? What explains this phenomenon?
5. What are the 3 big changes in Indian families?
6. What is the impact of these changes on joint families?
7. I said capitalistic mode of production needs mobile families. Ma'am asked what do you mean by mobile families?
8. What is khap panchayat, what the impact of these changes in it, is it declining? is it good or bad?
Member 1
9. There more number of skill corporations. Do we need skilling in India?
10. Why do we need skilling?
11. Isn’t our academic education enough?
12. Is skilling alone enough?
13. What else must India do apart from skilling?
14. (I said labour-intensive manufacturing is needed) — Asked what else? Moved to next question.
15. What AI tools are you using?
16. How is information technology helpful for businesses?
17. What is e-commerce?
18. Is UPI the same as e-commerce?
19. Is e-commerce good or bad?
20. Give three advantages of e-commerce.
21. Give three disadvantages of e-commerce.
22. Do small shops benefit from e-commerce platforms?
Member 2
23. What is strategic diversification?
24. Is India doing strategic diversification?
25. Do you think we need decoupling of our economy? Are we overly dependent on any nation?
26. What more can India do in strategic diversification?
27. What themes do you write about in your blog?
28. How frequently do you write?
Member 3
29. What is the impact of tariffs on the Tirupur–Coimbatore textile belt?
30. How are they reducing the impact? One of my points was subcontracting; member asked what it is, Chairperson ma'am explained it herself and asked me is it right?
31. Why have countries like Bangladesh and Vietnam improved so much in textiles?
32. (I said cheap labour and regulatory easing) — Is the price differential in labour cost of indiab wrt Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Vietnam really that large?
33. Why hasn’t tourism boomed to its full potential in India?
34. What is the current state of affairs with Sri Lanka along the Tamil Nadu coast? Are things improved?
35. What is the opinion of the state’s people about Sri Lankan Tamils? Is there any frequent contacts now?
34. SInce I mentioned Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari, questions on tourism came. Why tourism not developed in india?
35. One of my points is western narratives like "all of India is not safe for women". Do these narratives have some grain of truth? Isn't Indian media also exaggerate about such issues ?
36. Does media sensationalism affect India’s soft power and tourism?
Member 4
39. You were in the performing arts club. Why are South Indian films being celebrated more in North India now? I mentioned OTT along with other points. If OTT played a major role in this change, why are Hollywood or Chinese films not that popular in India?
40. (I said collective theatre experience is better in Indian movies) What such recent film would you recommend to us and why?
41. Why is Korean Kpop music so popular globally?
42. What arguments can you give for this popularity from a performing arts perspective?
Chairperson said Thank you!
Overall it went like, more of a conversation, not as a viva.
Board - Sanjeev verma sir
Date -04/02/26
Forenoon 2nd to go
DAF pointers - Watching tiger documentary ,listening to rap, Chhattisgarh ( rest not asked )
Chairperson -Have you heard of vishal Bhardwaj??
So you are a sociology student ,now wear a sociological lens and analyse the wildlife from that ??
You like listening to rap that blends patriotism ,but rap is a form of protest music ,so how patriotism is there ??
Okay ,now tell me how rap has promoted native language ?
Tell me the native languages in which rap music is popular?
What are the three main prominent cities which contributed to the freedom struggle ?
Member 1-
Tell me about the mahandi dispute between chahttisgarh and Orissa ?
Suppose you are being appointed as an arbitrator ,how will you solve this mahanadi water dispute?
Ecotourism is leading to negative impacts on the environment how will you balance development and this ?
What are the 2 recent environment rules in news ??
Member -2
So tell me about tiger behaviour while hunting ?
Now tell me what's the success percentage of tiger hunt?
Now tell me the history of naxalism?
Then the chairperson intervened and asked - how naxalism impact has been tackled ?
What are the major causes of the spread of naxalism ??
Tell me one step u will take to curb naxalism ,just one step ?
What's that region in India where man eater tigers are found ?
Member 3-
I have traveled from raipur to Bilaspur,and have seen the impact of pollution due to the mining in the air Are these districts paying for others development ?
Can teejan bai's style be linked to rap ??
Member 4-
What's the purpose of establishing museums?
Is there any recently established museum in the chhattisgarh??
Have you been to any museum before ??
What do you know about that chhattisgarh museum that you mentioned ?
What are the things tourists should keep in mind while visiting any place ?
We have seen bottles and other things thrown off in tourist places ,why this problem still there ?
What do you feel on hearing about these incidents ( the litter around tourist places )
What does patriotism mean to you ?
What are the patriotic things u have done ?
What is the meaning of internal conscience ?
We have heard of the money menace prevailing in cities what are the causes of it ?
As a DM ,what steps you will take to curb monkey menace ??
My assessment - Board was cordial,i wasn't able to answer chairperson sir's initial questions but rest I managed somehow to answer in a satisfactory level ,just focus on the controllable ,don't panic even if you not know any question,just have that energy to be eager to listen to board carefully
Advice - Chhattisgarh students do prepare well about the state ,many crucial things were asked
Mocks given - In hyderbad i gave one to one ( vishnu ias ) ,one panel mock ( amigos ias ),online mock (Ekam ias)
Delhi - gave panel mocks in vajirao ,unacademy ,vision ias ,PW
One to one with Satyam sir ( Understand UPSC)- biggest confidence booster ,thanks to Akanksha ma'am for guidance on the current affairs
Date -04/02/26
Forenoon 2nd to go
DAF pointers - Watching tiger documentary ,listening to rap, Chhattisgarh ( rest not asked )
Chairperson -Have you heard of vishal Bhardwaj??
So you are a sociology student ,now wear a sociological lens and analyse the wildlife from that ??
You like listening to rap that blends patriotism ,but rap is a form of protest music ,so how patriotism is there ??
Okay ,now tell me how rap has promoted native language ?
Tell me the native languages in which rap music is popular?
What are the three main prominent cities which contributed to the freedom struggle ?
Member 1-
Tell me about the mahandi dispute between chahttisgarh and Orissa ?
Suppose you are being appointed as an arbitrator ,how will you solve this mahanadi water dispute?
Ecotourism is leading to negative impacts on the environment how will you balance development and this ?
What are the 2 recent environment rules in news ??
Member -2
So tell me about tiger behaviour while hunting ?
Now tell me what's the success percentage of tiger hunt?
Now tell me the history of naxalism?
Then the chairperson intervened and asked - how naxalism impact has been tackled ?
What are the major causes of the spread of naxalism ??
Tell me one step u will take to curb naxalism ,just one step ?
What's that region in India where man eater tigers are found ?
Member 3-
I have traveled from raipur to Bilaspur,and have seen the impact of pollution due to the mining in the air Are these districts paying for others development ?
Can teejan bai's style be linked to rap ??
Member 4-
What's the purpose of establishing museums?
Is there any recently established museum in the chhattisgarh??
Have you been to any museum before ??
What do you know about that chhattisgarh museum that you mentioned ?
What are the things tourists should keep in mind while visiting any place ?
We have seen bottles and other things thrown off in tourist places ,why this problem still there ?
What do you feel on hearing about these incidents ( the litter around tourist places )
What does patriotism mean to you ?
What are the patriotic things u have done ?
What is the meaning of internal conscience ?
We have heard of the money menace prevailing in cities what are the causes of it ?
As a DM ,what steps you will take to curb monkey menace ??
My assessment - Board was cordial,i wasn't able to answer chairperson sir's initial questions but rest I managed somehow to answer in a satisfactory level ,just focus on the controllable ,don't panic even if you not know any question,just have that energy to be eager to listen to board carefully
Advice - Chhattisgarh students do prepare well about the state ,many crucial things were asked
Mocks given - In hyderbad i gave one to one ( vishnu ias ) ,one panel mock ( amigos ias ),online mock (Ekam ias)
Delhi - gave panel mocks in vajirao ,unacademy ,vision ias ,PW
One to one with Satyam sir ( Understand UPSC)- biggest confidence booster ,thanks to Akanksha ma'am for guidance on the current affairs
Neyawn,2nd to go
Board : sanjay verma sir
Daf keywords : IIT, Anthropology , Local cuisines , Telangana , Mining , Autonomous ground vehicle project
Chairman
you have been working since graduation . How did you manage ?
Difference between studying and reading
How many hours do you sleep? What are the benefits of sleeping right?
Tell me flattening of food hierarchies
Make a thali with cuisines from india
Non native vegetables
Member 1
Differences between tribal and mainstream society
What can be learnt
Problems of tribals . Why cant they be integrated
How can we he more environmentally sustainable
Member 2
Issues with VIP Protocol causing traffic
What environmentally conscious things did you do?
How to inculcate environmental consciousness among the people?
Member 3
Who is Arthur Cotton?
Have you seen his photographs in any houses?
What are the issues with coaching institutes?
What is natu kodi pulusu?
Member 4
Padma Shree Awards - What changed recently?
About giving it to foreigners
Trump's comments in renewable energy and your opinion
do you believe in global climate change?
If you have to start an industry what factors would you consider for it to be sustainable?
What is autonomous ground vehicle?
Board : sanjay verma sir
Daf keywords : IIT, Anthropology , Local cuisines , Telangana , Mining , Autonomous ground vehicle project
Chairman
you have been working since graduation . How did you manage ?
Difference between studying and reading
How many hours do you sleep? What are the benefits of sleeping right?
Tell me flattening of food hierarchies
Make a thali with cuisines from india
Non native vegetables
Member 1
Differences between tribal and mainstream society
What can be learnt
Problems of tribals . Why cant they be integrated
How can we he more environmentally sustainable
Member 2
Issues with VIP Protocol causing traffic
What environmentally conscious things did you do?
How to inculcate environmental consciousness among the people?
Member 3
Who is Arthur Cotton?
Have you seen his photographs in any houses?
What are the issues with coaching institutes?
What is natu kodi pulusu?
Member 4
Padma Shree Awards - What changed recently?
About giving it to foreigners
Trump's comments in renewable energy and your opinion
do you believe in global climate change?
If you have to start an industry what factors would you consider for it to be sustainable?
What is autonomous ground vehicle?
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