Interview Transcripts: CSE/IFoS 2020
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Interview Date : 26 .08.2021 [ AfterNoon , 3rd member to GO]
Graduation : Computer science & engineering , SASTRA University
Home district , East champaran(Bihar ) college : Thanjavur
Previous work ex: RINL , ONGC
Current : IRS (IT) 2020 (EOL )
chairman : Air Marshal A. S. Bhonsle
Interview duration : 35-40 minutes
Chairman
Asked me to remove the face-mask & face shield for photo verification . Said that we want to take 1 minute break and within that 1 minute you can use face wipe to clean your face and spectacles and also may drink water if you want. I did all and settle myself down.
After that , he explained the process about interview and also said that I may use Hindi or english both if i want. he also mentioned the one thing they want is that .. listen and understand the question very carefully and then respond after thinking.
He started reading information from my DAF like 10th school , 12th school , college , job , places i lived , my hobbies , achievement and leadership section information.
Asked about my college name and also my CGPA (is it a misprint )
He said lets start our formal interview Now
1. Tell me unique thing about Bridheshwar temple
2. What is unique about its nandi bull
3. what is unique about its Gopuram
4. Thanjavur sambhar is also very famous & what is the reason ? [did not know] =>later he said you are not expected to know this ..
5. National education policy has 3C : critical thinking , creativity and collaboration What is collaboration in context of NEP ? [ talked about collaboration between Higher institutes of India with International institutes ]
6. Can you think about other type of collaboration which is possible [ Talked about interdisciplinary collaboration among different branches and streams , also about collaboration institute of national importance with private institutes etc
7. NEP is focusing on teaching the trainers : What are the steps taken by GOI to train the teachers ?
8. Follow up 1-2 question on that
MEMEBR 1 [LADY member ]
9. Lets come back to thanjavur again .. why it is famous [ talked about rice bowl of TN , Thanjavur painting , Saint Thagyaraja & Grand anicut Dam ]
10 . Why thanjavur painting is famous ?
11. why is there less startup in IIT ?
12. 1/2 follow up question on IIT ?
13. Why engineers are coming to administrative job ? is it right ?
14. What are the issues with ONGC ?
15. How Information technology can help in improving ONGC performance ?
16. You were earning good in ONGC .. then why civil services ?
Member 2
17. What is unique about EAST champaran ?
18 . Can you tell me about Champaran satyagraha movement ?
19. why the steel prices were going up in pandemic ?
20 . 1/2 follow up question on that steel pricing and china supply chain disruption ?
21. You are from PSIR .. why there is visible shift from India -russia Bohemia to India - usa relation even we consider usa is not trusted partner ?
22. follow up question on that
23. You are in IRS .. Can you tell what one thing we can do to improve the tax collection ?
24. Any one thing which can improve the tax collection immediately ?
25. Should agriculture be taxed ?
Member 3
26. what are the recent development in the field of computer science ?
27 is technology is good ?
28. how can be we ensure that it remains good ?
29. what is the story behind name motihari ? [ gave 2 stories ]
30. which do you believe ?
31. What is the NIRF rank and Times rank of IIT D ? [ sir i don’t know… oh you don’t know this about your alma matter .. he thought i am from IITD .. clarified that I am from SASTRA university ]
32. Discussion back from IITD to ONGC .. what is production capacity of Bombay high and how much we able to recover ?
33. Recent incident about ONGC in Arabian sea
34. What went wrong there ?
35. Suppose you are made of incharge of such situation ? How will you ensure such incident did not happen ?
36. 1 follow up question on that
Member 4 [Lady member .. not very much convinced ]
37. 1 question on Tamilnadu [ not able to recall]
38. You went from Bihar to TN for your graduation .. How did you manage your food .. [ every body laughed in that answer when i mention biryani being the true friend ]
39. why idli is nutritious ?
40. Blue revolution and its significance
41. You are from PSIR .. Can you tell how does the political map of india is chaining since last 10 years ? [ Misunderstood this questions .. first talked about India map issues on external front on Nepal , PAK and china ==>she said no no I am asking with respect to Centre - state : I talked about federals issues ] ==>she was expecting me to talk changes with respect to damn diu , UT of Jammu and ladakh etc //
chairman
42. what will you do after going from here ?
[ Interview ends … could not answer last 2 question on expected line ]
Air marshal bhonsle Sir's board
27.08.2021, afternoon, 3rd candidate
State - kerala
Optional - malayalam literature
Job experience - auditor
Chairman asked me to remove the face shield. Then asked me to relax for a minute and remove mask for verification.
Chairman
You have studied your graduation as a private candidate and reached here thrice. That's very good and we find your perseverance, determination ,etc. We appreciate that.
1. What did you lose by opting private study for graduation
2. Work from home and online education. Do we lose quality family time
3. Can we use digital education as the sole element of education
Member 1 (lady member)
1. The tradition that a tribe gives offering to the royal family during onam. Elaborate
2. Which literature is your favourite malayalam or english
3. Trio of malayalam literature
4. Contribution of vallathol narayana menon
5. If you are posted as the district collector of ernakulam, what will you do to address covid
6. Dissenting verdict by a judge in the sabarimala verdict. Who gave that verdict and what was the reason for that. Has it become more acceptable part of the verdict
Member 2
1. Why do we need transaction audit
2. why so many nurses from kerala
3. Kerala state has beverage shops. Can liquor sale be given to private entities
4. Is it ethical for govt to earn from the sale of liquor
Member 3
1. kerala is not producing good athletes like P T Usha now
2. Can we use the treasure in temples for the welfare of people. Can we make law for that
3. Constitutional provision regarding management of religious affairs
Member 4 (lady member)
1. Are you the internal auditor to kerala govt
2. Technical terms related to transaction audit
3. Why keralites are not working in kerala and go to abroad
Chairman
You might have come with expected questions and prepared on some areas. Tell me such areas and I will ask from that.
Replied that I came with an open mind, not expecting questions from any specific area and considering this as a chance to interact with some of the great minds of india who have far greater knowledge than me. So you can ask from anywhere sir.
Your interview is over. Thank you
Chairman was very cordial. Others were also very encouraging (except the 4th member). Overall good experience.
27.08.2021, afternoon, 3rd candidate
State - kerala
Optional - malayalam literature
Job experience - auditor
Chairman asked me to remove the face shield. Then asked me to relax for a minute and remove mask for verification.
Chairman
You have studied your graduation as a private candidate and reached here thrice. That's very good and we find your perseverance, determination ,etc. We appreciate that.
1. What did you lose by opting private study for graduation
2. Work from home and online education. Do we lose quality family time
3. Can we use digital education as the sole element of education
Member 1 (lady member)
1. The tradition that a tribe gives offering to the royal family during onam. Elaborate
2. Which literature is your favourite malayalam or english
3. Trio of malayalam literature
4. Contribution of vallathol narayana menon
5. If you are posted as the district collector of ernakulam, what will you do to address covid
6. Dissenting verdict by a judge in the sabarimala verdict. Who gave that verdict and what was the reason for that. Has it become more acceptable part of the verdict
Member 2
1. Why do we need transaction audit
2. why so many nurses from kerala
3. Kerala state has beverage shops. Can liquor sale be given to private entities
4. Is it ethical for govt to earn from the sale of liquor
Member 3
1. kerala is not producing good athletes like P T Usha now
2. Can we use the treasure in temples for the welfare of people. Can we make law for that
3. Constitutional provision regarding management of religious affairs
Member 4 (lady member)
1. Are you the internal auditor to kerala govt
2. Technical terms related to transaction audit
3. Why keralites are not working in kerala and go to abroad
Chairman
You might have come with expected questions and prepared on some areas. Tell me such areas and I will ask from that.
Replied that I came with an open mind, not expecting questions from any specific area and considering this as a chance to interact with some of the great minds of india who have far greater knowledge than me. So you can ask from anywhere sir.
Your interview is over. Thank you
Chairman was very cordial. Others were also very encouraging (except the 4th member). Overall good experience.
Sathiyavathi ma'am board
Worked in minority welfare dept
BTech mechanical
Geography optional
Uttarakhand
C-
Minorities in India
Types and where they are defined?
Linguistic and religious criteria?
CAA and controversy?
Assam accord in conflict with CAA and how to resolve this?
M
Separation of uttarakhand from UP. Success or failure ? How do you see it?
Strength of your state?
As a DM how would you convince villagers for thermal power project?
Tweets by ias officers and politicians.
Controversy regarding the same in Madhya pradesh?
About Gst future?
Electric vehicles policy? Hurdles?
Delhi electric vehicles status?
Chinese app ban. Right or wrong?
Why we are not banning google?
Data privacy law? Current status
Brexit? Benefits for India and employment opportunities?
NJAC controversy and way forward?
Forms of democracy?
Positives and negatives of both?
Should India switch to presidential form?
Worked in minority welfare dept
BTech mechanical
Geography optional
Uttarakhand
C-
Minorities in India
Types and where they are defined?
Linguistic and religious criteria?
CAA and controversy?
Assam accord in conflict with CAA and how to resolve this?
M
Separation of uttarakhand from UP. Success or failure ? How do you see it?
Strength of your state?
As a DM how would you convince villagers for thermal power project?
Tweets by ias officers and politicians.
Controversy regarding the same in Madhya pradesh?
About Gst future?
Electric vehicles policy? Hurdles?
Delhi electric vehicles status?
Chinese app ban. Right or wrong?
Why we are not banning google?
Data privacy law? Current status
Brexit? Benefits for India and employment opportunities?
NJAC controversy and way forward?
Forms of democracy?
Positives and negatives of both?
Should India switch to presidential form?
BB Vyas Sir board
Background- Mech Engg,
Optional Anthropology
Current job - ASO, Ministry of Defence
State- Rajasthan
CP-
1. Aaiye aaiye ------ji
2. Lets start from Anthropology, what is relevance of cultural materialism and cultural relativism in todays time?
3. Tell me latest defence products of OFB
4. Latest imported defence items?
5.schemes for Divyangs? What more to be done?
6. What is intelligence?
7. What are intelligence agencies in India?
8. Dont intelligence agencies in india any oversight mechanism?
M1.
1. What is spice bomb (from previous answer)?
2. What is address of UPSC?
3. Who was Shahjahan (from UPSC address answer?
4. What was his contributions?
5. Why is Tajmahal famous?
6. Worlds seven Wonders ?
M2 (lady)
1. Isnt CCTV camera installation in Delhi a waste of money?
2. What is analytical learning in NEP 2020?
3. Who is Medha Patkar? Her contributions?
Cant recall few questions from her
M3
1. Difference between motor and generator?
2. How motor generate torque?
3. How stators in motor get current?
4. South China sea- which countries are affected by china's aggressions?
5. How to resolve this issue?
M4
1. What is GOCO model?
2. As storing of hydrogen is a challenge, how to ensure supply of hydrogen to all users?
3. What is a smart soldier?
4. What is a soldier system?
5. What is LPG? Gas in LPG for leakage detection?
CP
1. What is CNG?
2. Is it same as Natural Gas?
Thank You, your interview is over -------Ji
All the best
Lots of "I dont know" from my side. Lots of requests from my side to repeat the questions. Very cordial board
Background- Mech Engg,
Optional Anthropology
Current job - ASO, Ministry of Defence
State- Rajasthan
CP-
1. Aaiye aaiye ------ji
2. Lets start from Anthropology, what is relevance of cultural materialism and cultural relativism in todays time?
3. Tell me latest defence products of OFB
4. Latest imported defence items?
5.schemes for Divyangs? What more to be done?
6. What is intelligence?
7. What are intelligence agencies in India?
8. Dont intelligence agencies in india any oversight mechanism?
M1.
1. What is spice bomb (from previous answer)?
2. What is address of UPSC?
3. Who was Shahjahan (from UPSC address answer?
4. What was his contributions?
5. Why is Tajmahal famous?
6. Worlds seven Wonders ?
M2 (lady)
1. Isnt CCTV camera installation in Delhi a waste of money?
2. What is analytical learning in NEP 2020?
3. Who is Medha Patkar? Her contributions?
Cant recall few questions from her
M3
1. Difference between motor and generator?
2. How motor generate torque?
3. How stators in motor get current?
4. South China sea- which countries are affected by china's aggressions?
5. How to resolve this issue?
M4
1. What is GOCO model?
2. As storing of hydrogen is a challenge, how to ensure supply of hydrogen to all users?
3. What is a smart soldier?
4. What is a soldier system?
5. What is LPG? Gas in LPG for leakage detection?
CP
1. What is CNG?
2. Is it same as Natural Gas?
Thank You, your interview is over -------Ji
All the best
Lots of "I dont know" from my side. Lots of requests from my side to repeat the questions. Very cordial board
BB vyas board
Time: 30 minutes
Optional: chemistry
Dept: Aerospace
25th August, first one to go, afternoon slot
Very calming ambience in the room
Chairman
Interesting department!! (Aerospace)
Doesn't india need aerospace engineer?
Tell me difference between supersonic and hypersonic?
What is open skies treaty?
Drones, new age warfare?
In which region, did drones play crucial role?(Armenia VS Azerbaijan)
What should india do to improve drone sector?
What are the various regulators in civil aviation sector?
Any idea on recent Aircraft amendment Act?
What is your opinion on increasing exports and decreasing imports?
Have you heard Toykathon?
Seems you are against import substitution? (Yup), why?
What are India's top five imports?
What is liquidity trap?
Member 1
Why carbon has lot of compounds unlike silicon?(catenation)
Why Aluminium is extremely combustible?
Any idea on 2-DG by DRDO?
What is scram jet and ramjet?
What are the fuels used in this engine?
Which part of chemistry are you interested in?(genetics)?
What is the use of genome sequencing?(in reference to corona virus)
?
Member 2
What do you know about gas turbine, steam turbine engine?( Not much sir)
Then what are the engine you use in jet aircrafts?
Elaborate on recent changes to FCRA?
Caste census, should government go ahead?
What is the reason for increasing amount of floods?
Member 3
What is inclusive government/governance?
As a administrator how would you bring about it?
Small is beautiful book have you read it?
Any relavance of this topic in governance?
Tokyo Olympics in this crisis, waste of money and indifferent to people suffering isn't it ?
Member 4
Soft power with reference to india
Role of DGCA?
Power is driver of industry? What does it mean? Explain it with real life?
Time: 30 minutes
Optional: chemistry
Dept: Aerospace
25th August, first one to go, afternoon slot
Very calming ambience in the room
Chairman
Interesting department!! (Aerospace)
Doesn't india need aerospace engineer?
Tell me difference between supersonic and hypersonic?
What is open skies treaty?
Drones, new age warfare?
In which region, did drones play crucial role?(Armenia VS Azerbaijan)
What should india do to improve drone sector?
What are the various regulators in civil aviation sector?
Any idea on recent Aircraft amendment Act?
What is your opinion on increasing exports and decreasing imports?
Have you heard Toykathon?
Seems you are against import substitution? (Yup), why?
What are India's top five imports?
What is liquidity trap?
Member 1
Why carbon has lot of compounds unlike silicon?(catenation)
Why Aluminium is extremely combustible?
Any idea on 2-DG by DRDO?
What is scram jet and ramjet?
What are the fuels used in this engine?
Which part of chemistry are you interested in?(genetics)?
What is the use of genome sequencing?(in reference to corona virus)
?
Member 2
What do you know about gas turbine, steam turbine engine?( Not much sir)
Then what are the engine you use in jet aircrafts?
Elaborate on recent changes to FCRA?
Caste census, should government go ahead?
What is the reason for increasing amount of floods?
Member 3
What is inclusive government/governance?
As a administrator how would you bring about it?
Small is beautiful book have you read it?
Any relavance of this topic in governance?
Tokyo Olympics in this crisis, waste of money and indifferent to people suffering isn't it ?
Member 4
Soft power with reference to india
Role of DGCA?
Power is driver of industry? What does it mean? Explain it with real life?
Date of Interview : 23/08/2021, AN, 4th to go
Board : Manoj Soni Sir
Background : B Tech Chemical Engg IIT B
Optional : Mathematics
Home City/State : Lucknow/UP
Hobbies : Reading non-fiction books esp. on international relations
[2 members on either side were seated quite close to the candidate; arrangement made it difficult to maintain eye-contact with all of them]
Chairman
1. You're from the City of Nawabs, do you also carry the attitude of Nawabs?
2. You studied from ICSE school. How do you think it is different from CBSE or state board, from the experience of your friends?
3. You also lived in Mumbai. Any life lesson you learnt in Mumbai?
4. Did you learn Marathi? Did you try Marathi food? A short conversation on Parsi food from my answer
5. Did you enjoy the city of Mumbai?
6. What is the role of the youth, and not the govt, in making India a Vishwa Guru by 2047? [The Chairman here tried to unsettle me a bit]
M1
1. Why the shift from Chemical Engg to civil services?
2. What will be the impact of disruptive technologies?
3. Impact of technology on bureaucracy in the next 15 yrs?
4. What changes can we make to bureaucracy to better adapt?
5. Which IR book you read recently. Tell me about it.
6. Do you think decision of President Biden to withdraw from America is wrong or do they have something else in mind?
7. How will the importance of West Asia change in the future?
M2
1. Did you sit for campus placements?
2. What is doctrine of lapse? How was it applied in case of Awadh?
3. Impact of technology like digitisation on a poor country like India. List negative social and economic impacts.
4. How is tech useful in the long term? How does tech lead to creation of new jobs? Would not driverless cars lead to joblessness?
5. What are bad banks? Are we not rewarding inefficiency of banking system through them?
6. Why was AMUL model of cooperatives not replicated in sectors other than dairy? Was it because in Amul govt had provided initial support?
7. Have you heard of "bleed India by a thousand cuts"? What is it and why?
M3
1. What are pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical interventions?
2. What is the use of referring Bills to Parliamentary Committees? Do they also fix accountability on the govt?
3. Coming to Afghanistan, tell me short term impacts of takeover by Taliban on India.
4. Now, tell me long term impacts.
5. You mentioned China. Why is China involved in Afghanistan? What will they gain from a friendly Taliban?
6. What should be India's immediate priority in Afghanistan?
7. Does the international community have a role in Afghanistan or are they helpless?
8. But do you think sanctions are effective?
9. If you are Perm Rep of India to UN, and UN is discussing whether to give humanitarian aid to Afg or impose sanctions on it, how will you address this issue?
M4
1. Tell me the most important landmark of Lucknow. What is its speciality? Anything you remember about its roof?
2. I think Residency is more famous. Your view? Which will be more famous internationally?
3. PM mentioned energy independence for India by 2047. What does he mean?
4. Based on the data you quoted, do you think we can even achieve independence?
5. Since you mentioned tidal, let’s talk about oceans. How does climate change lead to acidification?
[I could barely hear the last word, politely asked the member to repeat]
6. What will be the impact of acidification?
7. Our islands depend on sea water for drinking water. How will they be impacted from acidification?
Chairman
Thank you. Your interview is over. Stay safe and have a pleasant evening!
Overall, the board was very cordial and polite. They were eager to have a conversation and not a cross-examination (just as mentioned in PT syllabus). Even though the board’s interviews that day were delayed, they did not rush and gave adequate time to answer. The questions were asked mostly from DAF.
P.S. Snacks were available generously! :P
P.P.S. Stay calm and give your best!
Board : Manoj Soni Sir
Background : B Tech Chemical Engg IIT B
Optional : Mathematics
Home City/State : Lucknow/UP
Hobbies : Reading non-fiction books esp. on international relations
[2 members on either side were seated quite close to the candidate; arrangement made it difficult to maintain eye-contact with all of them]
Chairman
1. You're from the City of Nawabs, do you also carry the attitude of Nawabs?
2. You studied from ICSE school. How do you think it is different from CBSE or state board, from the experience of your friends?
3. You also lived in Mumbai. Any life lesson you learnt in Mumbai?
4. Did you learn Marathi? Did you try Marathi food? A short conversation on Parsi food from my answer
5. Did you enjoy the city of Mumbai?
6. What is the role of the youth, and not the govt, in making India a Vishwa Guru by 2047? [The Chairman here tried to unsettle me a bit]
M1
1. Why the shift from Chemical Engg to civil services?
2. What will be the impact of disruptive technologies?
3. Impact of technology on bureaucracy in the next 15 yrs?
4. What changes can we make to bureaucracy to better adapt?
5. Which IR book you read recently. Tell me about it.
6. Do you think decision of President Biden to withdraw from America is wrong or do they have something else in mind?
7. How will the importance of West Asia change in the future?
M2
1. Did you sit for campus placements?
2. What is doctrine of lapse? How was it applied in case of Awadh?
3. Impact of technology like digitisation on a poor country like India. List negative social and economic impacts.
4. How is tech useful in the long term? How does tech lead to creation of new jobs? Would not driverless cars lead to joblessness?
5. What are bad banks? Are we not rewarding inefficiency of banking system through them?
6. Why was AMUL model of cooperatives not replicated in sectors other than dairy? Was it because in Amul govt had provided initial support?
7. Have you heard of "bleed India by a thousand cuts"? What is it and why?
M3
1. What are pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical interventions?
2. What is the use of referring Bills to Parliamentary Committees? Do they also fix accountability on the govt?
3. Coming to Afghanistan, tell me short term impacts of takeover by Taliban on India.
4. Now, tell me long term impacts.
5. You mentioned China. Why is China involved in Afghanistan? What will they gain from a friendly Taliban?
6. What should be India's immediate priority in Afghanistan?
7. Does the international community have a role in Afghanistan or are they helpless?
8. But do you think sanctions are effective?
9. If you are Perm Rep of India to UN, and UN is discussing whether to give humanitarian aid to Afg or impose sanctions on it, how will you address this issue?
M4
1. Tell me the most important landmark of Lucknow. What is its speciality? Anything you remember about its roof?
2. I think Residency is more famous. Your view? Which will be more famous internationally?
3. PM mentioned energy independence for India by 2047. What does he mean?
4. Based on the data you quoted, do you think we can even achieve independence?
5. Since you mentioned tidal, let’s talk about oceans. How does climate change lead to acidification?
[I could barely hear the last word, politely asked the member to repeat]
6. What will be the impact of acidification?
7. Our islands depend on sea water for drinking water. How will they be impacted from acidification?
Chairman
Thank you. Your interview is over. Stay safe and have a pleasant evening!
Overall, the board was very cordial and polite. They were eager to have a conversation and not a cross-examination (just as mentioned in PT syllabus). Even though the board’s interviews that day were delayed, they did not rush and gave adequate time to answer. The questions were asked mostly from DAF.
P.S. Snacks were available generously! :P
P.P.S. Stay calm and give your best!
BB Vyas sir
Optional geography
Bihar, worked in IMD,
Presently IPS trainee
Questions..
1..difference between paramilitary and CAPF
2.. Are theatre commands necessary for India
3..should there be civilian control over police and forces
4..how to encourage parents for allowing students to make sports as career
5..govt efforts on evehicles
6..vehicle scrapping policy
7..what is govt doing for green economy
8..women contribution in green economy
9..why does monsoon occur
10..how to reduce corruption in police
11..difference in structure of diamond and graphite
Optional geography
Bihar, worked in IMD,
Presently IPS trainee
Questions..
1..difference between paramilitary and CAPF
2.. Are theatre commands necessary for India
3..should there be civilian control over police and forces
4..how to encourage parents for allowing students to make sports as career
5..govt efforts on evehicles
6..vehicle scrapping policy
7..what is govt doing for green economy
8..women contribution in green economy
9..why does monsoon occur
10..how to reduce corruption in police
11..difference in structure of diamond and graphite
11th August
Smita maharaj Mam board
Btech mechanical engineering,
Work experience - Automobile industry, coaching industry
PSIR Optional
Watching football - hobby
Chairman - Role of coaching in competitive exams?
Difference between JEE and UPSC CSE exam process?
How to make the examination process better?
M1 - what you learnt in your past jobs that you can apply as a civil servant?
Why chose PSIR and not Mechanical Engineering?
Learning from Football that you can apply as a civil servant?
M2 - Should Delhi be given full statehood?
Issues of pollution in Delhi? How to tackle it?
IPCC Latest reports, Paris Agreement?
Refrigerants used in AC, it's impact on climate?
LPG vs PNG?
M3 - Solid waste management in Delhi?
Waste to energy plants in Delhi?
BS VI Emission standards - pros and cons
M4 - why automobile industry so successful in Chennai?
Impact of high customs duty on automobile sector
Smita maharaj Mam board
Btech mechanical engineering,
Work experience - Automobile industry, coaching industry
PSIR Optional
Watching football - hobby
Chairman - Role of coaching in competitive exams?
Difference between JEE and UPSC CSE exam process?
How to make the examination process better?
M1 - what you learnt in your past jobs that you can apply as a civil servant?
Why chose PSIR and not Mechanical Engineering?
Learning from Football that you can apply as a civil servant?
M2 - Should Delhi be given full statehood?
Issues of pollution in Delhi? How to tackle it?
IPCC Latest reports, Paris Agreement?
Refrigerants used in AC, it's impact on climate?
LPG vs PNG?
M3 - Solid waste management in Delhi?
Waste to energy plants in Delhi?
BS VI Emission standards - pros and cons
M4 - why automobile industry so successful in Chennai?
Impact of high customs duty on automobile sector
Date: 25.08.2021
Board: Sathyavathi.
4th to Go, Forenoon.
Background: Chemical Engineering at NIT Tiruchirappalli, Group B employee at ICMR, Editor of College Magazine
Hobbies: Reading Science Fiction, Writing and Listening to Podcasts.
75% of the personality test was DAF based, some current affairs topics also included.
Room was brightly lit, members sit spaced out, observing from each direction facing you.
Chairperson reads out entire DAF with key points.
What is your role at your current office?
Why working there after studying at a good college like NIT?
What is ICMR doing currently? What role your institute playing in it?
(Made a small technical error with a word here, ma’am asked about it. Apologized and clarified the term. Seemed satisfied)
What does the result of the serosurvey indicate? Is it being doing nationally or just locally?
So, what must be done now?
Are you playing a role in genome sequencing?
Member 1:
Tell about your final year project. Asked me to clarify certain aspects.
So, what is the impact of SO2 emissions generally?
Can you tell me about Doha agreement between USA and Taliban?
Are the Taliban following the terms agreed upon?
Member 2:
So you like Science Fiction Writing? Do you write other kinds of fiction too?
Do you like watching Science Fiction Movies as well?
Who is your favourite author?
What do you like about his stories? (I had mentioned Asimov) Any key concepts you liked?
Will humanity be able to reach the level of Science Fiction?
Tell me 2 moves of China in Indian Ocean Region and 2 Counter efforts by India.
One more question that I cannot recall.
Member 3: (Seemed unimpressed by any answer I gave)
Do you believe India is a blessing for the world? (This is from economic survey, but I talked about culture and history - the answer was the India is the pharmacy of the world)
Asked about Medical Technologies - I started to answer about medical tourism, but he interrupted and said to talk about medical technologies. I apologized and he accepted.
He mentioned that pharma industries are polluting. What can be done about them. Short discussion where I mentioned some points. He said ‘we are already doing those things’. I said politely that more can be done sir.
Then he said that in ITIs, there are few courses on chemical industry. What can be done about it.
Member 4:
As a neutral observer, how would you say India has handled the COVID pandemic?
Do you know about OFB, what can you tell me about it.
Is it a good move by government to corporatize them?
Tell me about demographic dividend and demographic disaster.
Where is India at present?
So, why is there unemployment in India?
I felt it was a good experience. One member was constantly making notes while others were observing keenly. One member was not impressed despite all I mentioned. Chairperson was very cordial. Good luck, everyone else. Do not fear. Fear is the mindkiller.
Board: Sathyavathi.
4th to Go, Forenoon.
Background: Chemical Engineering at NIT Tiruchirappalli, Group B employee at ICMR, Editor of College Magazine
Hobbies: Reading Science Fiction, Writing and Listening to Podcasts.
75% of the personality test was DAF based, some current affairs topics also included.
Room was brightly lit, members sit spaced out, observing from each direction facing you.
Chairperson reads out entire DAF with key points.
What is your role at your current office?
Why working there after studying at a good college like NIT?
What is ICMR doing currently? What role your institute playing in it?
(Made a small technical error with a word here, ma’am asked about it. Apologized and clarified the term. Seemed satisfied)
What does the result of the serosurvey indicate? Is it being doing nationally or just locally?
So, what must be done now?
Are you playing a role in genome sequencing?
Member 1:
Tell about your final year project. Asked me to clarify certain aspects.
So, what is the impact of SO2 emissions generally?
Can you tell me about Doha agreement between USA and Taliban?
Are the Taliban following the terms agreed upon?
Member 2:
So you like Science Fiction Writing? Do you write other kinds of fiction too?
Do you like watching Science Fiction Movies as well?
Who is your favourite author?
What do you like about his stories? (I had mentioned Asimov) Any key concepts you liked?
Will humanity be able to reach the level of Science Fiction?
Tell me 2 moves of China in Indian Ocean Region and 2 Counter efforts by India.
One more question that I cannot recall.
Member 3: (Seemed unimpressed by any answer I gave)
Do you believe India is a blessing for the world? (This is from economic survey, but I talked about culture and history - the answer was the India is the pharmacy of the world)
Asked about Medical Technologies - I started to answer about medical tourism, but he interrupted and said to talk about medical technologies. I apologized and he accepted.
He mentioned that pharma industries are polluting. What can be done about them. Short discussion where I mentioned some points. He said ‘we are already doing those things’. I said politely that more can be done sir.
Then he said that in ITIs, there are few courses on chemical industry. What can be done about it.
Member 4:
As a neutral observer, how would you say India has handled the COVID pandemic?
Do you know about OFB, what can you tell me about it.
Is it a good move by government to corporatize them?
Tell me about demographic dividend and demographic disaster.
Where is India at present?
So, why is there unemployment in India?
I felt it was a good experience. One member was constantly making notes while others were observing keenly. One member was not impressed despite all I mentioned. Chairperson was very cordial. Good luck, everyone else. Do not fear. Fear is the mindkiller.
Manoj soni sir board
26 August
Name: Meera
Daf details: state- kerala, sociology optional, btech in mechanical engineering
Chairman:
Why were you named meera? Is it connected to mirabai?
Who was mirabai?
Why sociology? Have you tried internalising the discipline?
Sociologically analyse the relevance of mirabai
Why was her reformative approach in caste and gender not sustained in the future?
M1
Why corona is spreading so much in kerala- give 2 main reasons.
What is happiness index?
Is spirituality an important aspect of happiness? If so, how?
Given a choice, between a totalitarian government with a very high economic development and democracy which one would you pick?
It is said that a poor man can do any crime. What's the point of democracy if people are not safe from crimes?
Do you think china will have a revolution in the next 10-20 years?
Has there been any pro democratic movements in china?
M2
Why did you choose mechanical engineering?how was your experience?
What are brownfield projects?
What is the government trying to do in the monetisation plan?
What do you mean by vision?
How do you define yourselves with your strengths?
What are your weaknesses?
M3
How would you use your mechanical engineering knowledge to bring about mechanisation of agriculture in your district?
Where will you source the money from?
What is the recent ipcc report about? What is the rate of warming?
How will it impact kerala?
M4
Opinion on girls in NDA
Sexual violence against prisoners of war
Is newspaper a social media?
Give 3 reasons to regulate social media and 3 reasons not to
Do you think social media can really be controlled? If so, how?
Chairman
If given a chance would you change your name- pick a name from the 3 Yashoda, Rukmini and Radha.
26 August
Name: Meera
Daf details: state- kerala, sociology optional, btech in mechanical engineering
Chairman:
Why were you named meera? Is it connected to mirabai?
Who was mirabai?
Why sociology? Have you tried internalising the discipline?
Sociologically analyse the relevance of mirabai
Why was her reformative approach in caste and gender not sustained in the future?
M1
Why corona is spreading so much in kerala- give 2 main reasons.
What is happiness index?
Is spirituality an important aspect of happiness? If so, how?
Given a choice, between a totalitarian government with a very high economic development and democracy which one would you pick?
It is said that a poor man can do any crime. What's the point of democracy if people are not safe from crimes?
Do you think china will have a revolution in the next 10-20 years?
Has there been any pro democratic movements in china?
M2
Why did you choose mechanical engineering?how was your experience?
What are brownfield projects?
What is the government trying to do in the monetisation plan?
What do you mean by vision?
How do you define yourselves with your strengths?
What are your weaknesses?
M3
How would you use your mechanical engineering knowledge to bring about mechanisation of agriculture in your district?
Where will you source the money from?
What is the recent ipcc report about? What is the rate of warming?
How will it impact kerala?
M4
Opinion on girls in NDA
Sexual violence against prisoners of war
Is newspaper a social media?
Give 3 reasons to regulate social media and 3 reasons not to
Do you think social media can really be controlled? If so, how?
Chairman
If given a chance would you change your name- pick a name from the 3 Yashoda, Rukmini and Radha.
Date 24 Aug 2021
R.N.Choubey Sir
Morning 3rd to go
Background-Production Sandwich Engineering,
PSIR,Mentoring,Auditor,Maharashtra.
Chairperson
Welcomed me.Asked to remove face mask if have RTPCR negative.
We are good people.This is not police interrogation keep smiling just like you are now.If you dont get voice ask to repeat.If you dont know say dont know .we know that everything cant be remembered. If you are not clear say im not clear.Where are you staying?Have you done breakfast.Shall I arrange some snacks for you ? Etc .(made me comfort).
1.Tell me your academic and work experience.
2.I will give a statement and tell me your opinion
-GST is compromise on fiscal fedaralism.
3.What if MH govts right to decide taxing is depend on Bihar Govt?Is it against your right to vote?
4.Should we Recognise Taliban ?If not then how will
India convey its interest?
M1(Not ready to convince easily)
1.What is Production sandwich Engineering?
2.I think Engineers should not be allowed in civil services.They are needed more in industries and other economic activity at present.
3.Do you think its wastage of Governments Money?
Partially if not completely.
4.I will give proposal tell me your opinion.
I think youth should not be given SDM and DM post.They do not have experience and some are arrogant.I feel that rather a person with age 50 should be given that post and continue that person till his/her wish to serve.Your views on my proposal.
M2
1.Why china came in Ladakh ?why chinas agression ?
2.In which country judges dont get retired?
3.In india today there is news that Tamilnadu CM is no 1.What he has done there ?
M3
1.Why MH is no 1 In GDP despite states like Gujarat and Karnataka is also trying hard to get it?
2.What about Ambanis and Tatas role ?
3.Which form of corruption is worst?Legislative,Judiciary or Executives?
4.In Pandemic many schools are off.Children are out of school.Tell me 3 ways to revive it.
M4
1.Indias constitution is longest.Right?
2.Tell me 2 things we borrowed from USSR.
3.How many fundamental duties in Indian constitution?
4.Are fundamental duties enforceable?Shall we make it punitive?
5.How to promote fundamental duty?
6.If you are DM then how will you ensure citizens participation?
7.Do you think Gramsabha is failure ?
8.Your views on naming of cities,roads,rewriting history etc. What should we do?
(In between one member said Shakespeares dialogue and everyone started laughing)
Chairperson
We have asked what we have to.Do you want to say something.
(I answered regarding Engineering, industry and governance)
Chaiperson-We appreciate you for this.We are happy to intetact with you.All the best.Your Interview is over.Thank You.
R.N.Choubey Sir
Morning 3rd to go
Background-Production Sandwich Engineering,
PSIR,Mentoring,Auditor,Maharashtra.
Chairperson
Welcomed me.Asked to remove face mask if have RTPCR negative.
We are good people.This is not police interrogation keep smiling just like you are now.If you dont get voice ask to repeat.If you dont know say dont know .we know that everything cant be remembered. If you are not clear say im not clear.Where are you staying?Have you done breakfast.Shall I arrange some snacks for you ? Etc .(made me comfort).
1.Tell me your academic and work experience.
2.I will give a statement and tell me your opinion
-GST is compromise on fiscal fedaralism.
3.What if MH govts right to decide taxing is depend on Bihar Govt?Is it against your right to vote?
4.Should we Recognise Taliban ?If not then how will
India convey its interest?
M1(Not ready to convince easily)
1.What is Production sandwich Engineering?
2.I think Engineers should not be allowed in civil services.They are needed more in industries and other economic activity at present.
3.Do you think its wastage of Governments Money?
Partially if not completely.
4.I will give proposal tell me your opinion.
I think youth should not be given SDM and DM post.They do not have experience and some are arrogant.I feel that rather a person with age 50 should be given that post and continue that person till his/her wish to serve.Your views on my proposal.
M2
1.Why china came in Ladakh ?why chinas agression ?
2.In which country judges dont get retired?
3.In india today there is news that Tamilnadu CM is no 1.What he has done there ?
M3
1.Why MH is no 1 In GDP despite states like Gujarat and Karnataka is also trying hard to get it?
2.What about Ambanis and Tatas role ?
3.Which form of corruption is worst?Legislative,Judiciary or Executives?
4.In Pandemic many schools are off.Children are out of school.Tell me 3 ways to revive it.
M4
1.Indias constitution is longest.Right?
2.Tell me 2 things we borrowed from USSR.
3.How many fundamental duties in Indian constitution?
4.Are fundamental duties enforceable?Shall we make it punitive?
5.How to promote fundamental duty?
6.If you are DM then how will you ensure citizens participation?
7.Do you think Gramsabha is failure ?
8.Your views on naming of cities,roads,rewriting history etc. What should we do?
(In between one member said Shakespeares dialogue and everyone started laughing)
Chairperson
We have asked what we have to.Do you want to say something.
(I answered regarding Engineering, industry and governance)
Chaiperson-We appreciate you for this.We are happy to intetact with you.All the best.Your Interview is over.Thank You.
Board: Air Marshal Bhonsle Sir
Date of interview: 25th August
Forenoon, Last to go
Background: Computer engineering, NIT SURAT
Optional: Anthropology
Home state: Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
Hobbies: Long Distance Running, Travelling.
Chairperson:
1. As you studied in Gujarat, recently PM Modi addressed IAS probationers from Kevadia and he talked about inefficiency in administration and about how administrative should be minimum so that governance can be maximum. So, tell me what do you interpret about this? (Conversation on this on 5-10 mins)
Member 1
1. What are problems in administration according to you? (Conversation on this)
2. What is Surat Famous For?
3. So, Why Surat is famous for Diamond?
4. What is being done to diamonds in Surat? What about exports?
5. What are the characteristics you have to be a civil servant?
6. What is Judicial Activism?
7. Do you think is it right for judiciary to do this? (cross questions on this)
Member 2
1. Where are diamonds found in India?
2. Do you know Kurnool have diamond mines?
3. What are the socio-economic impacts of AP bifurcation?
4. As you said Literacy is not so good in AP, what are the reasons for this?
5. But Hyderabad is an education Hub why still AP is lagging in Education?
Member 3 (Lady member)
1. So, Surat is called textile City, Tell me something about Zari Work?
2. Do you anything about Zari Work?
3. Name some technologies that you think can revolutionize the world.
4. As your hobby is long distance running, you might have known about smart watch. What is it?
5. What is smart Jewellery?
Member 4(Lady Member)
1. As you said there are problems in administration, how can you use technology in administration?
2. What are the sectors that technology can be used to make people’s life easier?
3. What are innovative measures you can bring in administration using technology?
Thank you, Your Interview is Over.
Date of interview: 25th August
Forenoon, Last to go
Background: Computer engineering, NIT SURAT
Optional: Anthropology
Home state: Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
Hobbies: Long Distance Running, Travelling.
Chairperson:
1. As you studied in Gujarat, recently PM Modi addressed IAS probationers from Kevadia and he talked about inefficiency in administration and about how administrative should be minimum so that governance can be maximum. So, tell me what do you interpret about this? (Conversation on this on 5-10 mins)
Member 1
1. What are problems in administration according to you? (Conversation on this)
2. What is Surat Famous For?
3. So, Why Surat is famous for Diamond?
4. What is being done to diamonds in Surat? What about exports?
5. What are the characteristics you have to be a civil servant?
6. What is Judicial Activism?
7. Do you think is it right for judiciary to do this? (cross questions on this)
Member 2
1. Where are diamonds found in India?
2. Do you know Kurnool have diamond mines?
3. What are the socio-economic impacts of AP bifurcation?
4. As you said Literacy is not so good in AP, what are the reasons for this?
5. But Hyderabad is an education Hub why still AP is lagging in Education?
Member 3 (Lady member)
1. So, Surat is called textile City, Tell me something about Zari Work?
2. Do you anything about Zari Work?
3. Name some technologies that you think can revolutionize the world.
4. As your hobby is long distance running, you might have known about smart watch. What is it?
5. What is smart Jewellery?
Member 4(Lady Member)
1. As you said there are problems in administration, how can you use technology in administration?
2. What are the sectors that technology can be used to make people’s life easier?
3. What are innovative measures you can bring in administration using technology?
Thank you, Your Interview is Over.
Board - RN chaubey sir
Optional commerce and accountancy
State MP
Chairman- very cordial told me that this is not a police Interrogation be comfortable if u dnt know anything u can say u dnt know and if u could not hear anything ask us to repeat.
(No question from district state hobby or other activities)
Chairman- 1.
1. Asked me to introduce myself with education n work experience.
2. Also asked wat was i m doing since 2018.
3. So many experts say msp distort price so do u agree? why msp?
4. Then why subsidies if they distort price?
5. What can done to improve them.
M1- 1. CSR why corporates need to pay for it as they already pay taxes n etc etc.
2. Why chief min relief fund not a part of csr n prime mins fund is? Have u read the mca circular abt it.
3. What is the impact of csr in the present context any change?
M2- 1. U are saying something on msp why farmers are demanding msp if so many problems.
2. How we can provide farmers better price if not msp?
3. What are the crops we are importing and is govt providing msp for them?(i said oil seed n pulses we r importing n there is msp bt no procurement by govt)? So he asked how we can reduce their import?
M3- 1. India africa relationship how big is africa when compared to india ?
2. Importance of Africa for india (i said fuel n mineral) n are we really importing the minerals?
3. India srilanka relationship n their current status?
4.Difference between liberal n illiberal democracy n discussion on it went on like m4 asked role of judiciary n media n liberal democracy.
5. what if they are independent bt govt is authoritarian etc?
M4-( lady very cordial smiling )
1. Started with post covid pandemic discussion like why developing countries legging behind in economic growth n developed ones are doing good.
2. Position of india here what are the indicators showing signs of recovery etc?
3. Electoral bond should be ban them what are alternatives etc
4. Highest point in your life here after my answer everyone laughed so sigh of relief?
Chariman again u are talking black money coming into electoral bond is tat your stand?
Now tats it from our side you want something to tell?
I told them about my hobby thinking that they might ask something bt nothing asked so tats it interview over.
Few question i am unable to recall.
State : Kerala
Date : Aug 26
Board : RN Choubey
Optional : PSIR
Grad : Economics, History
Hobbies : Map reading, Thriller
movies, Quizzing
CHAIRMAN :
You can remove mask and speak freely.
This is not a police verification.We would like to have a good conversation.
1. Tell me about your educational and work experience
2. What types of leadership do you know? Which one do you prefer ?
OTHER MALE MEMBERS :
1. Do you know about JCPOA ?
2. What should be done to salvage JCPOA as Iran now has a hard-line president ?
3. Do you know Qasseim Solaimani ?
4. Was killing him wise on USA's part ?
5. Is India tilting towards USA ?
6. Is NAM relevant ?
7. How to save cities in Kerala from climate change devastation ? (Citing IPCC report)
8.what is Kerala's GDP ?
9. How far has Ranjit Singh advanced into Afghan territory ?
10. WHAT made Ranjit Singh great ? TELL me 3 reasons ?
11. Do you support subsidies ?
12. How to avoid wastage of subsidies (which are spent on alcohol by beneficiaries) ?
13. Why was India's GDP doing bad even before pandemic ?
Lone Lady member :
1. Have u heard of Ransomware ?
2. Cite any recent ransomware attack ?
3. How to save young generation from overuse of digital gadgets ?
4. Is Cyber attacks sponsored by states ?
5. Does that amount to war?
6. How can we prevent them ?
Chairman :.
We have asked u many qs. Do you have something to tell us..?
I spoke on how India can improve it's performance in Olympics
Chairman : you can leave now..
Date : Aug 26
Board : RN Choubey
Optional : PSIR
Grad : Economics, History
Hobbies : Map reading, Thriller
movies, Quizzing
CHAIRMAN :
You can remove mask and speak freely.
This is not a police verification.We would like to have a good conversation.
1. Tell me about your educational and work experience
2. What types of leadership do you know? Which one do you prefer ?
OTHER MALE MEMBERS :
1. Do you know about JCPOA ?
2. What should be done to salvage JCPOA as Iran now has a hard-line president ?
3. Do you know Qasseim Solaimani ?
4. Was killing him wise on USA's part ?
5. Is India tilting towards USA ?
6. Is NAM relevant ?
7. How to save cities in Kerala from climate change devastation ? (Citing IPCC report)
8.what is Kerala's GDP ?
9. How far has Ranjit Singh advanced into Afghan territory ?
10. WHAT made Ranjit Singh great ? TELL me 3 reasons ?
11. Do you support subsidies ?
12. How to avoid wastage of subsidies (which are spent on alcohol by beneficiaries) ?
13. Why was India's GDP doing bad even before pandemic ?
Lone Lady member :
1. Have u heard of Ransomware ?
2. Cite any recent ransomware attack ?
3. How to save young generation from overuse of digital gadgets ?
4. Is Cyber attacks sponsored by states ?
5. Does that amount to war?
6. How can we prevent them ?
Chairman :.
We have asked u many qs. Do you have something to tell us..?
I spoke on how India can improve it's performance in Olympics
Chairman : you can leave now..
Chairperson : Smita Nagaraj ma'm
4th to go
Background ->BE computer science + MBA
Chairperson
1. You have just worked for 5 weeks in kuwait. Why only this much?
->clarified her on it being an internship for MBA program. And also that it was for 2 months.
2. Did you get a PPO? What have you been doing since then?
3. What would have been your role in case you have joined it?
4. Why do you want to join Civil services then? Your job was quite good in terms of pay and work profile.
5. How do you think is India managed? ( was not quite clear about was this question mean) ->then I replied mam there are areas India is doing good and there are areas we need to do good.
6. 2 areas where we are doing good and 2 where we need to improve.
7. Question on functioning of panchayti raj in the village?
8. Who needs to make sure infrastructure of panchayat bhawan is of good quality?
MEMBER 1
1. So many changes in direct taxes like faceless assessment but IRS (IT) are no happy? Reasons.
Followed by 4-5 question
Can't remember a few after that *
MEMBER 2
1. TELL US about VIHAAN (FMS social service cell)
2. About mentorship program
3. Funding mechanism?
4. 300 volunteers were providing information on covid via a website but they plan to not go further? Heard about it?
5. Who can take up this after this?
6. Barring IITs and PAYTM who can do this?
MEMBER 3.
1. When did you make your driving license?
2. Tell me the process you went with?
3. No corruption? Strange isn't it?
4. Did you go for driving school?
5. Why people face corruption there?
6. What innovative can you do for corruption free driving license system as an IAS?
MEMBER 4.
1. You have lived ion 6-7 cities. Tell us about your learnings.
2. How can these learning help during your time as a civil servant?
3. You didn't choose computer science and MBA and despite having no background in PSIR. why did you choose that?
4. DELHI UNIVERSITY has seen cut off in excess of 98% for graduation in pol science? Reasons?
5. Why people are attracted towards PSIR?
6. What is the career option available to them?
Thank you Akash.
You can leave. Have a nice day.
33 minutes in total
4th to go
Background ->BE computer science + MBA
Chairperson
1. You have just worked for 5 weeks in kuwait. Why only this much?
->clarified her on it being an internship for MBA program. And also that it was for 2 months.
2. Did you get a PPO? What have you been doing since then?
3. What would have been your role in case you have joined it?
4. Why do you want to join Civil services then? Your job was quite good in terms of pay and work profile.
5. How do you think is India managed? ( was not quite clear about was this question mean) ->then I replied mam there are areas India is doing good and there are areas we need to do good.
6. 2 areas where we are doing good and 2 where we need to improve.
7. Question on functioning of panchayti raj in the village?
8. Who needs to make sure infrastructure of panchayat bhawan is of good quality?
MEMBER 1
1. So many changes in direct taxes like faceless assessment but IRS (IT) are no happy? Reasons.
Followed by 4-5 question
Can't remember a few after that *
MEMBER 2
1. TELL US about VIHAAN (FMS social service cell)
2. About mentorship program
3. Funding mechanism?
4. 300 volunteers were providing information on covid via a website but they plan to not go further? Heard about it?
5. Who can take up this after this?
6. Barring IITs and PAYTM who can do this?
MEMBER 3.
1. When did you make your driving license?
2. Tell me the process you went with?
3. No corruption? Strange isn't it?
4. Did you go for driving school?
5. Why people face corruption there?
6. What innovative can you do for corruption free driving license system as an IAS?
MEMBER 4.
1. You have lived ion 6-7 cities. Tell us about your learnings.
2. How can these learning help during your time as a civil servant?
3. You didn't choose computer science and MBA and despite having no background in PSIR. why did you choose that?
4. DELHI UNIVERSITY has seen cut off in excess of 98% for graduation in pol science? Reasons?
5. Why people are attracted towards PSIR?
6. What is the career option available to them?
Thank you Akash.
You can leave. Have a nice day.
33 minutes in total
Alwar, Rajasthan
MBBS, M.S.
Hobby- coin collection
Board- Bharata Bhushan Vyas sir
Afternoon session
Last to go
DOI- 27/08/2021
Chairman
1. Dr.Akram the relation between India and Saudi Arabia is changing , can u plz tell us something about India-Saudi Arabia relationship.
2. Can u plz tell us about IMR of India
3. Ok...plz tell us main causes of IMR
4. What are the steps we can take to control IMR ?
5. There is growing prevalence of anaemia, what are the steps we can take to control rising pandemic of anaemia ?
6. Can u tell us about disease surveillance and disease screening.
7. We will give u three terms , kindly explain about them...gender equality, general neutrality and gender sensitivity.
8. have u heard about National Recruitment agency.
9. Tell us something abt it..what are its functions and necessity.
10. Have u heard about Human genome project.
11. Tell us what it is.
12. Is there any use of gene sequencing in it.
13. What are use of human genome project.
Some more questions which i am not able yo recall
Member 1
1. Tell me about renewaiand non renewable energy.
2. Why there is regualion of power sector.
3. What is tariff ?
4. What is necessity of tariff ?
5. What is RPO ?
Member 2 (lady member)
Ok Dr.Akram i will ask u 4 questions and i want there interesting answers
1. Chairman sir ask u about gender sensitivity, tell me how in administration gender sensitivity can be beneficial.
2. There is constant debate on generalist versus specialist, u being an specialist working in a medical college, why u want to be a generalist now ?
3. Have u Heard about amartya sen, the nobel laureate..he talk on different matters of economy.
Can u tell me abt the word "argumentative indians".
4.
Fourth Question i ddnt remember
Member 3
1. There is controversy regarding posting AYUSH doctors in ICU during covid, why such controversy and what are your views on it ?
2. What are your views on AYUSH doctor being allowed to do surgery ?
3. We hardly heard about mucormycosis , but suddenly there is rise of cases in 2nd covid wave.
Is it a new disease or something else ?
4. What are the condition leading to such rise of mucormycosis ?
2-3 more questions which i am not able to recall
Member. 4
1. U r working in health set up..what difficulties did u find among patient while working as a doctor?
2. U talked about cataract, what are the different techniques to operate for cataract.
3. What is the difference between all these techniques and which is better ?
4. How as a doctor u can u can adopt eco friendly lifestyle .
5. What is stem cell therapy and what are its use.
6. At what stages are these developments ?
7. How CRISPR Cas9 works ?
8. Is whole organ can be developed using stem cell therapy ?
1-2 more questions which i am not able to recall
Chairman sir.
Thanks doctor its nice talking to u i wish u all the best for ur future.
You may go now
MBBS, M.S.
Hobby- coin collection
Board- Bharata Bhushan Vyas sir
Afternoon session
Last to go
DOI- 27/08/2021
Chairman
1. Dr.Akram the relation between India and Saudi Arabia is changing , can u plz tell us something about India-Saudi Arabia relationship.
2. Can u plz tell us about IMR of India
3. Ok...plz tell us main causes of IMR
4. What are the steps we can take to control IMR ?
5. There is growing prevalence of anaemia, what are the steps we can take to control rising pandemic of anaemia ?
6. Can u tell us about disease surveillance and disease screening.
7. We will give u three terms , kindly explain about them...gender equality, general neutrality and gender sensitivity.
8. have u heard about National Recruitment agency.
9. Tell us something abt it..what are its functions and necessity.
10. Have u heard about Human genome project.
11. Tell us what it is.
12. Is there any use of gene sequencing in it.
13. What are use of human genome project.
Some more questions which i am not able yo recall
Member 1
1. Tell me about renewaiand non renewable energy.
2. Why there is regualion of power sector.
3. What is tariff ?
4. What is necessity of tariff ?
5. What is RPO ?
Member 2 (lady member)
Ok Dr.Akram i will ask u 4 questions and i want there interesting answers
1. Chairman sir ask u about gender sensitivity, tell me how in administration gender sensitivity can be beneficial.
2. There is constant debate on generalist versus specialist, u being an specialist working in a medical college, why u want to be a generalist now ?
3. Have u Heard about amartya sen, the nobel laureate..he talk on different matters of economy.
Can u tell me abt the word "argumentative indians".
4.
Fourth Question i ddnt remember
Member 3
1. There is controversy regarding posting AYUSH doctors in ICU during covid, why such controversy and what are your views on it ?
2. What are your views on AYUSH doctor being allowed to do surgery ?
3. We hardly heard about mucormycosis , but suddenly there is rise of cases in 2nd covid wave.
Is it a new disease or something else ?
4. What are the condition leading to such rise of mucormycosis ?
2-3 more questions which i am not able to recall
Member. 4
1. U r working in health set up..what difficulties did u find among patient while working as a doctor?
2. U talked about cataract, what are the different techniques to operate for cataract.
3. What is the difference between all these techniques and which is better ?
4. How as a doctor u can u can adopt eco friendly lifestyle .
5. What is stem cell therapy and what are its use.
6. At what stages are these developments ?
7. How CRISPR Cas9 works ?
8. Is whole organ can be developed using stem cell therapy ?
1-2 more questions which i am not able to recall
Chairman sir.
Thanks doctor its nice talking to u i wish u all the best for ur future.
You may go now
Edu Background: B.Tech-Petroleum Engineering
Institute: Anna University
Optional: Psychology
Home State: Tamil Nadu
Hobbies: Reading Self Help Books, Jogging
Board: Anant Sir
Duration: 25 min (approx.)
Chairman: (Very Cordial)
Dinesh, so you are from Chennai and you did your graduation from Anna University, What is this ACT Campus in Anna University, where is it located?
What is different between the 3 campuses in Anna University ( CEG, ACT, SAP )?
So your hobby is reading Self-Help books. What kind of books do you read?
Why Existential books? What are the last 2 books you read?
Tell me about Man’s Search for Meaning.
Member 1: (Very Receptive)
You were part of NSS in your college? What exactly did you do there?
Do you feel that having a program where students are asked to participate in social and community works a year after college is good? What is your opinion?
Can we have such programs on all Saturdays in college, where students can participate in community works?
Government for the last 7-8 years has struggled to give a fillip to Biofuels. What do you think is the reason?
How are we progressing in the Biofuel and Alternative fuel front?
Member 2: ( Cordial and Smiling )
One of your hobbies is jogging. Have you ever participated in any marathons?
Last few years, the frequency of floods in Chennai has increased. What do you think is the reason behind this?
Is the Government of Tamil Nadu doing something to combat this problem?
Chairman:
Recently there was an announcement by the Prime Minister on Independence day to increase the production of Hydrogen based fuels. Why do you think he made that a priority to make that announcement?
What are Grey, Blue and Green Hydrogen?
Member 3: ( Stoic and Reactionless)
Do you think Good Governance is enough for the ruling parties to do well in subsequent elections?
What is your opinion on the freebies given by the government, especially in Tamil Nadu?
Do you think that voting behaviour has changed in Tamil Nadu?
Chairman:
What is the difference between Freebies and Welfare Schemes?
Member 4: (Cordial and Receptive)
Your Edu Background is intriguing me, let me ask you questions on Petroleum Engineering.
What do you feel is lacking in the Indian Petroleum/ Crude oil sector that the capacity of it is hardly meeting 15 percent of domestic requirement?
What measures do you suggest to improve the Safety of workers in refineries?
How do you handle the problems of wastages from oil refineries?
What 2 core skills do you think are needed for the ground level workers in the refineries?
Chairman: Thanks Your interview is over. Have a Good Day.
Institute: Anna University
Optional: Psychology
Home State: Tamil Nadu
Hobbies: Reading Self Help Books, Jogging
Board: Anant Sir
Duration: 25 min (approx.)
Chairman: (Very Cordial)
Dinesh, so you are from Chennai and you did your graduation from Anna University, What is this ACT Campus in Anna University, where is it located?
What is different between the 3 campuses in Anna University ( CEG, ACT, SAP )?
So your hobby is reading Self-Help books. What kind of books do you read?
Why Existential books? What are the last 2 books you read?
Tell me about Man’s Search for Meaning.
Member 1: (Very Receptive)
You were part of NSS in your college? What exactly did you do there?
Do you feel that having a program where students are asked to participate in social and community works a year after college is good? What is your opinion?
Can we have such programs on all Saturdays in college, where students can participate in community works?
Government for the last 7-8 years has struggled to give a fillip to Biofuels. What do you think is the reason?
How are we progressing in the Biofuel and Alternative fuel front?
Member 2: ( Cordial and Smiling )
One of your hobbies is jogging. Have you ever participated in any marathons?
Last few years, the frequency of floods in Chennai has increased. What do you think is the reason behind this?
Is the Government of Tamil Nadu doing something to combat this problem?
Chairman:
Recently there was an announcement by the Prime Minister on Independence day to increase the production of Hydrogen based fuels. Why do you think he made that a priority to make that announcement?
What are Grey, Blue and Green Hydrogen?
Member 3: ( Stoic and Reactionless)
Do you think Good Governance is enough for the ruling parties to do well in subsequent elections?
What is your opinion on the freebies given by the government, especially in Tamil Nadu?
Do you think that voting behaviour has changed in Tamil Nadu?
Chairman:
What is the difference between Freebies and Welfare Schemes?
Member 4: (Cordial and Receptive)
Your Edu Background is intriguing me, let me ask you questions on Petroleum Engineering.
What do you feel is lacking in the Indian Petroleum/ Crude oil sector that the capacity of it is hardly meeting 15 percent of domestic requirement?
What measures do you suggest to improve the Safety of workers in refineries?
How do you handle the problems of wastages from oil refineries?
What 2 core skills do you think are needed for the ground level workers in the refineries?
Chairman: Thanks Your interview is over. Have a Good Day.
Board Smita nagarajan
Lokesh Abhir
31Aug afternoon 5th to go.
Working in Income Tax, Intellectual property Research, Anthropology, Haryana, NIT KKR ECE background
Chairperson
1. Looking at my daf and asked you are working in Income Tax?
2. What is the most painful memory regarding working in Income Tax?
3. How did you handle it?
4. Did you use your muscle power or your haryanvi was enough?
5. You worked in mango IP, what was the nature of work, why it got closed?
6. Have you worked for any big company?
7. What is the director of that closed company doing now?
8. Discussion on Afgan Pak axis , pak must be happy as it's stature has increased among world power on issue of Afghanistan. A long discussion over this.
M1
1. % of Tax paying people is very low. What to do to increase that?
2. What is our per capita Income?. Don't you think when our PCI is low and Tax slabs are very high it would take many years to bring people in Tax net.
Long discussion on that.
3. Harappan sites in haryana and what new has been discovered about rakhigarhi?
M2
1. What is the benefit of PAN and Aadhar link?
2. India’s investment in Afghanistan, projects and what to do now?
3. M2 continued discussion of M1 related to Tax. And long discussion thereon.
4. Do income tax have settlement commission.
5. Question on DTC
M3
1. Who were armchair anthropologists?
2. What is ethnocentricism and cultural relativism?
3. Can you link ethenocentrisim and patriarchy in India?
4. Who challenged the notion of ethnocentricism and cultural evolutionist?
5. Where did Malinwski work?
6. Why he chose trobriand and not Britain?
Few more ques on anthro which I can't remember
M4
1. HUF and hindu joint family related discussion on Tax
Some more ques on Tax
Difference between mediation and arbitration
2. What is one nation, one card and associated problems? Was the migration during covid a reverse migration?how do you see it?
Chairperson
Asked members whether they have any other ques Then said your interview is over you may leave.
Then she stopped me and said I want to ask one ques. She wanted to cross check about some questions. I clarified and then she said you can go.
Lokesh Abhir
31Aug afternoon 5th to go.
Working in Income Tax, Intellectual property Research, Anthropology, Haryana, NIT KKR ECE background
Chairperson
1. Looking at my daf and asked you are working in Income Tax?
2. What is the most painful memory regarding working in Income Tax?
3. How did you handle it?
4. Did you use your muscle power or your haryanvi was enough?
5. You worked in mango IP, what was the nature of work, why it got closed?
6. Have you worked for any big company?
7. What is the director of that closed company doing now?
8. Discussion on Afgan Pak axis , pak must be happy as it's stature has increased among world power on issue of Afghanistan. A long discussion over this.
M1
1. % of Tax paying people is very low. What to do to increase that?
2. What is our per capita Income?. Don't you think when our PCI is low and Tax slabs are very high it would take many years to bring people in Tax net.
Long discussion on that.
3. Harappan sites in haryana and what new has been discovered about rakhigarhi?
M2
1. What is the benefit of PAN and Aadhar link?
2. India’s investment in Afghanistan, projects and what to do now?
3. M2 continued discussion of M1 related to Tax. And long discussion thereon.
4. Do income tax have settlement commission.
5. Question on DTC
M3
1. Who were armchair anthropologists?
2. What is ethnocentricism and cultural relativism?
3. Can you link ethenocentrisim and patriarchy in India?
4. Who challenged the notion of ethnocentricism and cultural evolutionist?
5. Where did Malinwski work?
6. Why he chose trobriand and not Britain?
Few more ques on anthro which I can't remember
M4
1. HUF and hindu joint family related discussion on Tax
Some more ques on Tax
Difference between mediation and arbitration
2. What is one nation, one card and associated problems? Was the migration during covid a reverse migration?how do you see it?
Chairperson
Asked members whether they have any other ques Then said your interview is over you may leave.
Then she stopped me and said I want to ask one ques. She wanted to cross check about some questions. I clarified and then she said you can go.
Civil Engineering + Msc. Economics
Flipkart
Satyavathi Madam Board
25th Aug, last to go AN
Chairperson
1. Since you play badminton, tell me why did PV Sindhu lose in semifinal
2. Asked about the draft eCommerce consumer protection regulations and a few follow up questions mostly opinion based
M2:
1. How did Amrulla Saleh become President if Afghanistan and a few follow up questions
2. Asked about stealth
3. A few other questions I am unable to recall
M3:
1. Asked about iPAC(daf since sher my name with Prashant Kishore)
2. Fake news and how to control it
3. Covid death undercount
And a few follow up questions unable to recall
M4:
1. Deep fake
2. Global commons
3. Follow up on global common I.e outer space
4. My project mentioned in DAF
A few other questions
M5:
A very random set of questions
1. CPEC and India’s issue with it
2. Pay gap in public and private sector. Why joining despite it?
3. Love jihad and opinion on laws
4. A few other questions like Robotic Object processing etc which I did not answer
Later the chairman wished me luck and said interview over.
Fairly short interview with a overall cordial board. Could not gauge how it went considering everyone was masked.
All the best and hope this helps relieve you of your anxiety. Believe me it’s easier done than read.
Flipkart
Satyavathi Madam Board
25th Aug, last to go AN
Chairperson
1. Since you play badminton, tell me why did PV Sindhu lose in semifinal
2. Asked about the draft eCommerce consumer protection regulations and a few follow up questions mostly opinion based
M2:
1. How did Amrulla Saleh become President if Afghanistan and a few follow up questions
2. Asked about stealth
3. A few other questions I am unable to recall
M3:
1. Asked about iPAC(daf since sher my name with Prashant Kishore)
2. Fake news and how to control it
3. Covid death undercount
And a few follow up questions unable to recall
M4:
1. Deep fake
2. Global commons
3. Follow up on global common I.e outer space
4. My project mentioned in DAF
A few other questions
M5:
A very random set of questions
1. CPEC and India’s issue with it
2. Pay gap in public and private sector. Why joining despite it?
3. Love jihad and opinion on laws
4. A few other questions like Robotic Object processing etc which I did not answer
Later the chairman wished me luck and said interview over.
Fairly short interview with a overall cordial board. Could not gauge how it went considering everyone was masked.
All the best and hope this helps relieve you of your anxiety. Believe me it’s easier done than read.
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