Interview Transcripts: CSE/IFoS 2020
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Background: From Andhra Pradesh, Civil engineering, Sociology optional
Afternoon, 5th to go.
Chairman: TCA Anant
Discussed in detail about DAF
Asked about the region of Amaravati and Vijayawda and what is the situation now(3 capitals issue)
M1
Asked on hobby, which car would you suggest for city usage and why?
Tell me about the technical features of the car that you’ve suggested
Then about another hobby, which kind of and which language movies do u watch?
Tell me about the scene that moved u in 3 idiots movie
After I gave my answer, M4 added to it and everybody laughed
Having known the Afghanistan history and present issues, analyse the present issues sociologically?
M2
Asked about bullet trains
A) which cities it is going to connect
B) the total cost
C) is it worth the money being put in given the traffic between the cities is not huge? (Replied the symbolic value is much higher than the economic value)
D) How should we finance the project, collect charges later or use taxes collected? (Replied given the capital intensive nature and also to make it attractive for consumers to choose it over airways, a balance of both is necessary)
Given you are a civil engineer, other than normal infrastructure projects which sector do u consider important, by the time I replied he mentioned that he wants to know about housing
About housing for all
Criteria for beneficiaries selection
Asked to mention a few other flagship schemes of the government
Finally, why do u want to become a civil servant?
Smiled after answering and asked the next member to take over
M3( Sole lady member)
About a program(DAF) I was part of and my role in it ?
Given the present circumstances, what are the two major issues that you think are very important for entire world to fight together? ( Replied Climate change and then peace in Afghanistan, added reasons for the latter like terrorism and the large scale opium production)
Do you have any knowledge about accounting? (Replied No straight away)
Asked something about accounts (Replied, I don’t know)
Asked about CAG and the role of office of CAG
Who maintains the expenditures and revenues of the government?
Finally, You may get into accounting service also, don’t worry I’m sure you’ll learn about it if you get into it.
M4
Reasons behind the aridity of native district?
Asked a few questions on civil engineering - Principle of surveying and principle of finite element and etc
Asked about kirchoff’s law
Asked about my hobby
Chairman: Good, your interview is over.
Around 25-30 mins, Very pleasant experience and it was a cordial panel.
Afternoon, 5th to go.
Chairman: TCA Anant
Discussed in detail about DAF
Asked about the region of Amaravati and Vijayawda and what is the situation now(3 capitals issue)
M1
Asked on hobby, which car would you suggest for city usage and why?
Tell me about the technical features of the car that you’ve suggested
Then about another hobby, which kind of and which language movies do u watch?
Tell me about the scene that moved u in 3 idiots movie
After I gave my answer, M4 added to it and everybody laughed
Having known the Afghanistan history and present issues, analyse the present issues sociologically?
M2
Asked about bullet trains
A) which cities it is going to connect
B) the total cost
C) is it worth the money being put in given the traffic between the cities is not huge? (Replied the symbolic value is much higher than the economic value)
D) How should we finance the project, collect charges later or use taxes collected? (Replied given the capital intensive nature and also to make it attractive for consumers to choose it over airways, a balance of both is necessary)
Given you are a civil engineer, other than normal infrastructure projects which sector do u consider important, by the time I replied he mentioned that he wants to know about housing
About housing for all
Criteria for beneficiaries selection
Asked to mention a few other flagship schemes of the government
Finally, why do u want to become a civil servant?
Smiled after answering and asked the next member to take over
M3( Sole lady member)
About a program(DAF) I was part of and my role in it ?
Given the present circumstances, what are the two major issues that you think are very important for entire world to fight together? ( Replied Climate change and then peace in Afghanistan, added reasons for the latter like terrorism and the large scale opium production)
Do you have any knowledge about accounting? (Replied No straight away)
Asked something about accounts (Replied, I don’t know)
Asked about CAG and the role of office of CAG
Who maintains the expenditures and revenues of the government?
Finally, You may get into accounting service also, don’t worry I’m sure you’ll learn about it if you get into it.
M4
Reasons behind the aridity of native district?
Asked a few questions on civil engineering - Principle of surveying and principle of finite element and etc
Asked about kirchoff’s law
Asked about my hobby
Chairman: Good, your interview is over.
Around 25-30 mins, Very pleasant experience and it was a cordial panel.
Qualification : BE ( EC )
Optional : Sociology
Board : TCA Anant Sir
Date : 02nd September 2021 Afternoon
2nd Candidate to go.
Read out my details in the DAF.
Chairman:
Are you in IPS training now? Which cadre are you allotted?
You've already got home cadre IPS, still why do you want to be an IAS , the only service option you have filled?
How does your Electronics and Communication Engineering knowledge help in the field of policing?
Member 1 :
You mentioned proactive policing. What does it actually mean?
Can you give some instance where police forces failed to make use of it?
Are you aware of newly released Drone Rules? Mention some provisions of it.
How can drones be used in policing?
What are the concerns associated with drone usage by police?
So you're an engineering graduate. What project did you do in your final year? Explain
What is Agriculture 4.0 ?
Member 2 -
So you're from Chikkamagalur in Karnataka. Tell some interesting things about your district.
Who was Baba Budan? What is his major contribution?
What's your opinion on video recording the judicial proceedings and live telecasting them? What demerits do you see?
What do you think about the written advocacy? You feel it is advantageous?
Member -3
So your optional is Sociology. Who is your favourite Indian sociologist?
What concepts given by him appeal to you the most? Their relevance?
You must have heard about Mrs. Roopa Moudgil , an IPS officer from your state. What report did she give few years back which brought her to limelight?
Do you think it's right on the part of public servants to glorify oneself infront of media for their official work?
Bangalore traffic congestion is among the city's major problem. What has been done to address this? What more can be done?
Member 4 -
Spoke of farming techniques like organic , vertical farming etc.,
How we can ensure better market linkage of farm produce around the city with the markets in the city?
Karnataka is a forerunner in the IT sector on the country. Are you aware of the IT sector contribution to Karnataka's GSDP?
Also, in GST implementation and collection Karnataka is among the top states. You having worked in State Commercial Tax Department, from your experience, tell some initiatives and methods employed by the State ?
Chairman : Thank you
Optional : Sociology
Board : TCA Anant Sir
Date : 02nd September 2021 Afternoon
2nd Candidate to go.
Read out my details in the DAF.
Chairman:
Are you in IPS training now? Which cadre are you allotted?
You've already got home cadre IPS, still why do you want to be an IAS , the only service option you have filled?
How does your Electronics and Communication Engineering knowledge help in the field of policing?
Member 1 :
You mentioned proactive policing. What does it actually mean?
Can you give some instance where police forces failed to make use of it?
Are you aware of newly released Drone Rules? Mention some provisions of it.
How can drones be used in policing?
What are the concerns associated with drone usage by police?
So you're an engineering graduate. What project did you do in your final year? Explain
What is Agriculture 4.0 ?
Member 2 -
So you're from Chikkamagalur in Karnataka. Tell some interesting things about your district.
Who was Baba Budan? What is his major contribution?
What's your opinion on video recording the judicial proceedings and live telecasting them? What demerits do you see?
What do you think about the written advocacy? You feel it is advantageous?
Member -3
So your optional is Sociology. Who is your favourite Indian sociologist?
What concepts given by him appeal to you the most? Their relevance?
You must have heard about Mrs. Roopa Moudgil , an IPS officer from your state. What report did she give few years back which brought her to limelight?
Do you think it's right on the part of public servants to glorify oneself infront of media for their official work?
Bangalore traffic congestion is among the city's major problem. What has been done to address this? What more can be done?
Member 4 -
Spoke of farming techniques like organic , vertical farming etc.,
How we can ensure better market linkage of farm produce around the city with the markets in the city?
Karnataka is a forerunner in the IT sector on the country. Are you aware of the IT sector contribution to Karnataka's GSDP?
Also, in GST implementation and collection Karnataka is among the top states. You having worked in State Commercial Tax Department, from your experience, tell some initiatives and methods employed by the State ?
Chairman : Thank you
25 aug
Rajasthan , 2019 graduate , , electrical engineer
Cricket , following IR , PSIR optional
Sathiyavathy mam
Chairpersons
1. What are you doing since 2019
2. Your contribution as hostel secretary , follow ups
3. Explain ... Law is an agent of social change but law is an utter
failure , further discussion on it
M1
1. Laplace transform
2. Some qn on electrical machine
3. Gorkhaland issue , what should be done
4. Atmnirbhar bhart , pillars , what govt is doing
5. Impact of technology on employment , economy and further qn on them
M2
1. Floating solar plant , its mechaniam
2. qn on other power plants
3. Govt control on media , godi media/designer media
M3
1. Your learning as house captin , traits you gain
2. Independent director
3. Climate change , impact on poles
4. Corona effect in electrical
M4
1. RCEP , should India have joined it , further discussion
2. Should right to health b e made FR,
3. Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi yojna ( state specific)
4. About kota ( education city , impact of corona, student suicides etc)
Few qn cant remember
Rajasthan , 2019 graduate , , electrical engineer
Cricket , following IR , PSIR optional
Sathiyavathy mam
Chairpersons
1. What are you doing since 2019
2. Your contribution as hostel secretary , follow ups
3. Explain ... Law is an agent of social change but law is an utter
failure , further discussion on it
M1
1. Laplace transform
2. Some qn on electrical machine
3. Gorkhaland issue , what should be done
4. Atmnirbhar bhart , pillars , what govt is doing
5. Impact of technology on employment , economy and further qn on them
M2
1. Floating solar plant , its mechaniam
2. qn on other power plants
3. Govt control on media , godi media/designer media
M3
1. Your learning as house captin , traits you gain
2. Independent director
3. Climate change , impact on poles
4. Corona effect in electrical
M4
1. RCEP , should India have joined it , further discussion
2. Should right to health b e made FR,
3. Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi yojna ( state specific)
4. About kota ( education city , impact of corona, student suicides etc)
Few qn cant remember
Board: Satyavati ma'am
Optional: medical science
Chairperson:
Read out my DAF loud, asked me about photograph and education.
What is Bastar phc model..?
Why did you want to work in chhatisgarh..?
What kind of improvement you've seen after the implementation of your model..?
M1:
Why we're using expensive remdisvir when cheaper alternatives like Ivermectin is available...?
There's lot of vaccine hesitancy in tribal regions how you're going to overcome it..?
M2:
What are the reasons for naxalism in Chhattisgarh..?
Why not in North East India..?
How can we overcome this problem..?
After andhrapradesh division many mineral resources been gone to Telanga how andhra can overcome this shortfall..?
M3:
If we construct more roads and improving digital connectivity in LWE area that may help logistics for naxals... What's your view in this regard..?
What is policy bazaar..?
What was your work profile..?
What if a person lie to on telephone..?
Which model is beeter for insurance policy verification... Online or ofline..?
What are the steps taken by the government to contain COVID19 pandemic..?
Have you seen any significant improvement in this year's budget allocations towards health sector..?
What is Arogya setu..?
M4:
What's your view on generic medicine..?
What about the unholy nexus between doctors and pharmacy companies..?
How can we check it..?
Why tribal people prefer quacks than modern medicine..?
Is it because of lack of doctors..?
Do you think your selection into service will benefit the society..?
But there's corruption how will you handle it..?
Chairperson:
Asked me to go...
Overall very cordial board
More of a conversation rather a Q&A session...
All the very best 😊
Optional: medical science
Chairperson:
Read out my DAF loud, asked me about photograph and education.
What is Bastar phc model..?
Why did you want to work in chhatisgarh..?
What kind of improvement you've seen after the implementation of your model..?
M1:
Why we're using expensive remdisvir when cheaper alternatives like Ivermectin is available...?
There's lot of vaccine hesitancy in tribal regions how you're going to overcome it..?
M2:
What are the reasons for naxalism in Chhattisgarh..?
Why not in North East India..?
How can we overcome this problem..?
After andhrapradesh division many mineral resources been gone to Telanga how andhra can overcome this shortfall..?
M3:
If we construct more roads and improving digital connectivity in LWE area that may help logistics for naxals... What's your view in this regard..?
What is policy bazaar..?
What was your work profile..?
What if a person lie to on telephone..?
Which model is beeter for insurance policy verification... Online or ofline..?
What are the steps taken by the government to contain COVID19 pandemic..?
Have you seen any significant improvement in this year's budget allocations towards health sector..?
What is Arogya setu..?
M4:
What's your view on generic medicine..?
What about the unholy nexus between doctors and pharmacy companies..?
How can we check it..?
Why tribal people prefer quacks than modern medicine..?
Is it because of lack of doctors..?
Do you think your selection into service will benefit the society..?
But there's corruption how will you handle it..?
Chairperson:
Asked me to go...
Overall very cordial board
More of a conversation rather a Q&A session...
All the very best 😊
Board : Air Marshal Ajit S. Bhonsle Sir
Morning shift, 1st person to go
Background
Optional : Electrical Engineering
Work : IRSEE
Chairperson: Asked me to remove the faceshield, gave me some time to settle, briefed me about the protocol and procedure of the interview
Read out my DAF
Asked me about my job at IRSEE
What do you think will be the impact on J&K vis-a-vis Afghanistan situation
Tell me about 2 challenges you have faced in your life
What are the challenges faced while performing Manipuri dance as compared to other classical dances ( done a certificate course in Manipuri dance)
Member 1
Asked me about a mathematics scholarship (I had mentioned in my DAF)
You are an engineer and IRSEE seems to be a perfect match for you, then why civil services?
Do you think civil services should be a permanent bureaucracy or should we make it transitional?
What reforms would you suggest in civil services?
What is Mission Karmayogi?
Member 2
Asked me about a medal in mathematics (DAF- mathematics scholarship )
Recent appointments made in SC, names of potential CJIs out of the 9 judges
Name 4 well known IPS officers
Compare Indian Air Force with Chinese Air power
Tell us about the internal security challenges India is facing
Member 3
Challenges wrt Renewable energy
Then a long discussion on renewable energy only
Situational question - What would you do if the new govt is bashing about the policies of previous govt ( in reference to permanent vs transitional bureaucracy question)
What would your approach be in case of new govt demanding a policy overhaul
Member 4
How literacy rate contributes in economic development
But Saudi Arabian economy is doing much better without focusing on education
Kerala despite high literacy rates not performing economically
What does a Saudi Arabian woman having a good lavish lifestyle lack
Chairperson again
I will give you a headline of an article you tell me what could the contents be in that - “We don’t love our daughters enough”
What are your plans for today ?
Your interview in over, have a nice day
Overall the board was very cordial and nice. They didn’t try to grill me or anything. It felt like they gave me an environment good enough to perform at my best, way too much better than any of the mock panels.
Morning shift, 1st person to go
Background
Optional : Electrical Engineering
Work : IRSEE
Chairperson: Asked me to remove the faceshield, gave me some time to settle, briefed me about the protocol and procedure of the interview
Read out my DAF
Asked me about my job at IRSEE
What do you think will be the impact on J&K vis-a-vis Afghanistan situation
Tell me about 2 challenges you have faced in your life
What are the challenges faced while performing Manipuri dance as compared to other classical dances ( done a certificate course in Manipuri dance)
Member 1
Asked me about a mathematics scholarship (I had mentioned in my DAF)
You are an engineer and IRSEE seems to be a perfect match for you, then why civil services?
Do you think civil services should be a permanent bureaucracy or should we make it transitional?
What reforms would you suggest in civil services?
What is Mission Karmayogi?
Member 2
Asked me about a medal in mathematics (DAF- mathematics scholarship )
Recent appointments made in SC, names of potential CJIs out of the 9 judges
Name 4 well known IPS officers
Compare Indian Air Force with Chinese Air power
Tell us about the internal security challenges India is facing
Member 3
Challenges wrt Renewable energy
Then a long discussion on renewable energy only
Situational question - What would you do if the new govt is bashing about the policies of previous govt ( in reference to permanent vs transitional bureaucracy question)
What would your approach be in case of new govt demanding a policy overhaul
Member 4
How literacy rate contributes in economic development
But Saudi Arabian economy is doing much better without focusing on education
Kerala despite high literacy rates not performing economically
What does a Saudi Arabian woman having a good lavish lifestyle lack
Chairperson again
I will give you a headline of an article you tell me what could the contents be in that - “We don’t love our daughters enough”
What are your plans for today ?
Your interview in over, have a nice day
Overall the board was very cordial and nice. They didn’t try to grill me or anything. It felt like they gave me an environment good enough to perform at my best, way too much better than any of the mock panels.
Smitha nagraj mam, 1st sep, forenoon, first to go
Telangana
MBBS
ANTHRO
travelling, pencil sketching
Ch:
Did u work
What kind of service in NGO
how did u chose that ngo, there are many
Andhra ts more foreign migration...why
Is it loss or gain
How to reduce
Why didn't u go abroad
M1
Ayushman bharat vs Obama care , is outlay enough
Issues in health sector
Ease of doing business..how to reduce time
What is genome India project?
M2
Why anthro
Anthropological basis for patriarchy
What are main revolutions u studied in anthropology
Which tribe not studied
How are they surviving
Which concept explains their relation with nature(he told that my answer is not correct)
Look east policy, is it old wine in new bottle
M3
U talked about quality of edu..what do u mean by quality
Based on one ngo report , isn't it right to judge
So NEP is already there to correct this , what problem are ailing our edu
Are u talking about primary secondary or edu as a whole
Do u have any statastic or data with u
So vocational edu
Is higher edu needed for everyone
If a girl after marriage wants to study is it possible, what if in laws doesn't allow
Tell me about golconda
M4
U said 2.5 of GDP, how can u readjust budget to do this,
Where do u want to rationalize subsidies
Nfhs already has a cap right, where else do u want to rationalise(didn't answer this)
Child marriages, how to tackle
Should we punish the parents
Ch: your interview is over
Telangana
MBBS
ANTHRO
travelling, pencil sketching
Ch:
Did u work
What kind of service in NGO
how did u chose that ngo, there are many
Andhra ts more foreign migration...why
Is it loss or gain
How to reduce
Why didn't u go abroad
M1
Ayushman bharat vs Obama care , is outlay enough
Issues in health sector
Ease of doing business..how to reduce time
What is genome India project?
M2
Why anthro
Anthropological basis for patriarchy
What are main revolutions u studied in anthropology
Which tribe not studied
How are they surviving
Which concept explains their relation with nature(he told that my answer is not correct)
Look east policy, is it old wine in new bottle
M3
U talked about quality of edu..what do u mean by quality
Based on one ngo report , isn't it right to judge
So NEP is already there to correct this , what problem are ailing our edu
Are u talking about primary secondary or edu as a whole
Do u have any statastic or data with u
So vocational edu
Is higher edu needed for everyone
If a girl after marriage wants to study is it possible, what if in laws doesn't allow
Tell me about golconda
M4
U said 2.5 of GDP, how can u readjust budget to do this,
Where do u want to rationalize subsidies
Nfhs already has a cap right, where else do u want to rationalise(didn't answer this)
Child marriages, how to tackle
Should we punish the parents
Ch: your interview is over
Chairman : Bhonsle sir (06/09/21) :25-30 min, 2nd last to go.
B/g - mnnit allahabad -ece
Job at Qualcomm,
Optional : sociology
Other mentions: zumba, movies on social issues, kabaddi
From ghaziabad up
Ch : sir very nicely explained the whole process - no tricky questions. Just want to have a good conversation.ask me to make sure - speak after thinking properly.
Read out whole Daf.
Gave two three statements to explain : remember only one :
If you can't measure can't improve it
M1 : IoT and robotics in nation development.
Not able to recall other ques
M2 : even after nirbhaya incident and consequent laws, women are not safe. Why?
Padman : director, name person on whom it is based, what message does it give
Zumba - where founded, when
Crypto currency and blockchain explain
Name women judges currently joined the SC
Chairman tapped the pencil on table
M3 (lady) : discussion on difference between vocational education and skill development.
Supw in CBSE school
Chairman tapped the pencil on table
M4 : Name movies you have watched, why social issues, what significance these movies hold
Changing family system in India - good/bad
As ghaziabad sdm, what will be your priorities explain the issues and solutions also
Why ald to prayagraj, good policy? Tried to grill -
Chairman tapped the pencil on table.
Ch : Thankyou your interview is over. All the best.
Overall very cordial board. Mam seemed not to be satisfied. Mostly analytical questions.
B/g - mnnit allahabad -ece
Job at Qualcomm,
Optional : sociology
Other mentions: zumba, movies on social issues, kabaddi
From ghaziabad up
Ch : sir very nicely explained the whole process - no tricky questions. Just want to have a good conversation.ask me to make sure - speak after thinking properly.
Read out whole Daf.
Gave two three statements to explain : remember only one :
If you can't measure can't improve it
M1 : IoT and robotics in nation development.
Not able to recall other ques
M2 : even after nirbhaya incident and consequent laws, women are not safe. Why?
Padman : director, name person on whom it is based, what message does it give
Zumba - where founded, when
Crypto currency and blockchain explain
Name women judges currently joined the SC
Chairman tapped the pencil on table
M3 (lady) : discussion on difference between vocational education and skill development.
Supw in CBSE school
Chairman tapped the pencil on table
M4 : Name movies you have watched, why social issues, what significance these movies hold
Changing family system in India - good/bad
As ghaziabad sdm, what will be your priorities explain the issues and solutions also
Why ald to prayagraj, good policy? Tried to grill -
Chairman tapped the pencil on table.
Ch : Thankyou your interview is over. All the best.
Overall very cordial board. Mam seemed not to be satisfied. Mostly analytical questions.
Background:
ICAS, 2020 batch.
Andhra Pradesh, Sociology.
No questions on other aspects of DAF
Date of interview: 07-09-2021.
Chairperson: Dr. Manoj Soni sir.
Chairperson:
Q. Have you ever been to Delhi earlier?
Q. What places did you visit?
Q. Select any one. I'll ask questions.
Q. What is the significance of India gate?
Q. Tell me some architectural aspects of India gate.
Member 1:
Q. Need for Central Vista project
Q. Courts permitted Central Vista project to go on. What is the one specific argument which won the case for govt?
Q. A special kind of marriage is practiced in AP and Telangana. What is it?
Q. Isn't it a violation of our laws?
Q. What are the reasons for decline in marriage system these days?
Q. A follow-up question
Q. Andhra Pradesh was formed as per linguistic reorganisation. Isn't the formation of Telangana a violation of this?
Q. Isn't the bifurcation of states violation of federalism?
Member 2: (Lady member)
Q. What will be the responsibilities after you join your first posting in the service?
Q. If you handling an office, what steps would you take to minimise costs?
Q. A technical word to describe what you mentioned?
Q. Do you know Rajat Gupta?
Q. What is insider trading?
Q. Recently, one person was fined for insider trading in India. Do you know the name?
Member 3: (Lady member)
Q. What is needed for India: large scale manufacturing or MSMEs?
Q. Why do we need to move people out of agriculture?
Q. Do you think our MSMEs can become competitive, vis-a-vis other countries like China?
Q. Do you think MSMEs could address the problem of regional imbalance in the country?
Q. Give me an example from you state in One district-one product scheme?
Member 4:
Q. Inland waterways in Andhra Pradesh
Q. Need for inland waterways
Q. Impact of climate change on seas
Q. Name some Islands which are affected.
Q. What do you know about Diego Garcia?
ICAS, 2020 batch.
Andhra Pradesh, Sociology.
No questions on other aspects of DAF
Date of interview: 07-09-2021.
Chairperson: Dr. Manoj Soni sir.
Chairperson:
Q. Have you ever been to Delhi earlier?
Q. What places did you visit?
Q. Select any one. I'll ask questions.
Q. What is the significance of India gate?
Q. Tell me some architectural aspects of India gate.
Member 1:
Q. Need for Central Vista project
Q. Courts permitted Central Vista project to go on. What is the one specific argument which won the case for govt?
Q. A special kind of marriage is practiced in AP and Telangana. What is it?
Q. Isn't it a violation of our laws?
Q. What are the reasons for decline in marriage system these days?
Q. A follow-up question
Q. Andhra Pradesh was formed as per linguistic reorganisation. Isn't the formation of Telangana a violation of this?
Q. Isn't the bifurcation of states violation of federalism?
Member 2: (Lady member)
Q. What will be the responsibilities after you join your first posting in the service?
Q. If you handling an office, what steps would you take to minimise costs?
Q. A technical word to describe what you mentioned?
Q. Do you know Rajat Gupta?
Q. What is insider trading?
Q. Recently, one person was fined for insider trading in India. Do you know the name?
Member 3: (Lady member)
Q. What is needed for India: large scale manufacturing or MSMEs?
Q. Why do we need to move people out of agriculture?
Q. Do you think our MSMEs can become competitive, vis-a-vis other countries like China?
Q. Do you think MSMEs could address the problem of regional imbalance in the country?
Q. Give me an example from you state in One district-one product scheme?
Member 4:
Q. Inland waterways in Andhra Pradesh
Q. Need for inland waterways
Q. Impact of climate change on seas
Q. Name some Islands which are affected.
Q. What do you know about Diego Garcia?
Background: From Andhra Pradesh, Civil engineering, Sociology optional
Afternoon, 5th to go.
Chairman: TCA Anant
Discussed in detail about DAF
Asked about the region of Amaravati and Vijayawda and what is the situation now(3 capitals issue)
M1
Asked on hobby, which car would you suggest for city usage and why?
Tell me about the technical features of the car that you’ve suggested
Then about another hobby, which kind of and which language movies do u watch?
Tell me about the scene that moved u in 3 idiots movie
After I gave my answer, M4 added to it and everybody laughed
Having known the Afghanistan history and present issues, analyse the present issues sociologically?
M2
Asked about bullet trains
A) which cities it is going to connect
B) the total cost
C) is it worth the money being put in given the traffic between the cities is not huge? (Replied the symbolic value is much higher than the economic value)
D) How should we finance the project, collect charges later or use taxes collected? (Replied given the capital intensive nature and also to make it attractive for consumers to choose it over airways, a balance of both is necessary)
Given you are a civil engineer, other than normal infrastructure projects which sector do u consider important, by the time I replied he mentioned that he wants to know about housing
About housing for all
Criteria for beneficiaries selection
Asked to mention a few other flagship schemes of the government
Finally, why do u want to become a civil servant?
Smiled after answering and asked the next member to take over
M3( Sole lady member)
About a program(DAF) I was part of and my role in it ?
Given the present circumstances, what are the two major issues that you think are very important for entire world to fight together? ( Replied Climate change and then peace in Afghanistan, added reasons for the latter like terrorism and the large scale opium production)
Do you have any knowledge about accounting? (Replied No straight away)
Asked something about accounts (Replied, I don’t know)
Asked about CAG and the role of office of CAG
Who maintains the expenditures and revenues of the government?
Finally, You may get into accounting service also, don’t worry I’m sure you’ll learn about it if you get into it.
M4
Reasons behind the aridity of native district?
Asked a few questions on civil engineering - Principle of surveying and principle of finite element and etc
Asked about kirchoff’s law
Asked about my hobby
Chairman: Good, your interview is over.
Around 25-30 mins, Very pleasant experience and it was a cordial panel.
Afternoon, 5th to go.
Chairman: TCA Anant
Discussed in detail about DAF
Asked about the region of Amaravati and Vijayawda and what is the situation now(3 capitals issue)
M1
Asked on hobby, which car would you suggest for city usage and why?
Tell me about the technical features of the car that you’ve suggested
Then about another hobby, which kind of and which language movies do u watch?
Tell me about the scene that moved u in 3 idiots movie
After I gave my answer, M4 added to it and everybody laughed
Having known the Afghanistan history and present issues, analyse the present issues sociologically?
M2
Asked about bullet trains
A) which cities it is going to connect
B) the total cost
C) is it worth the money being put in given the traffic between the cities is not huge? (Replied the symbolic value is much higher than the economic value)
D) How should we finance the project, collect charges later or use taxes collected? (Replied given the capital intensive nature and also to make it attractive for consumers to choose it over airways, a balance of both is necessary)
Given you are a civil engineer, other than normal infrastructure projects which sector do u consider important, by the time I replied he mentioned that he wants to know about housing
About housing for all
Criteria for beneficiaries selection
Asked to mention a few other flagship schemes of the government
Finally, why do u want to become a civil servant?
Smiled after answering and asked the next member to take over
M3( Sole lady member)
About a program(DAF) I was part of and my role in it ?
Given the present circumstances, what are the two major issues that you think are very important for entire world to fight together? ( Replied Climate change and then peace in Afghanistan, added reasons for the latter like terrorism and the large scale opium production)
Do you have any knowledge about accounting? (Replied No straight away)
Asked something about accounts (Replied, I don’t know)
Asked about CAG and the role of office of CAG
Who maintains the expenditures and revenues of the government?
Finally, You may get into accounting service also, don’t worry I’m sure you’ll learn about it if you get into it.
M4
Reasons behind the aridity of native district?
Asked a few questions on civil engineering - Principle of surveying and principle of finite element and etc
Asked about kirchoff’s law
Asked about my hobby
Chairman: Good, your interview is over.
Around 25-30 mins, Very pleasant experience and it was a cordial panel.
08/09/21 - Afternoon
Board: TCA Anant sir
Grad: Mech Engg
Optional: PSIR
Hobbies: Watching wildlife docus and reading Gandhi
Karnataka
Chair:
Asked me to remove face shield.
- What you've been doing since grad?
- Which books on Gandhi have you read?
- What ideas of Gandhi relevant today?
- Some are irrelevant also right?
M1 (lady):
- What type of documentaries you watch?
- What is tropic cascade?
- Recited in sanskrit, Satyam bruyat, Priyam bruyat
(I completed the next line - Na bruyat satyamapriyam)
- You read Gandhi, so would you always abide by truth?
- Then you'll lie to boss also?
- Whatever boss says you'll agree to do?
M2:
- What is Bharatmala? What are targets?
- Ok, what is Sagarmala?
- This port led industrialization, don't you think it's useless because coal imports are banned and shifting them near ports from hinterlands to ports would be counterproductive?
-2 stroke and 4 stroke, which is more efficient?
- In percentage terms?
- What are qualities of a leader?
M3:
- Why PSIR after Mech Engg?
- Security implications of Taliban in Afg?
- Taliban formed Govt. What is your assessment?
- You mean to say Good Taliban underlined and Bad at helm?
- Tell abt transition from NAM to QUAD
- So you approve of QUAD?
- What is TDI and CRDI? Why important?
- Difference between them?
M4:
- Apart from what you've mentioned, what are you passionate about?
- How is malnutrition measured?
Chair:
Thank you interview is over.
Board: TCA Anant sir
Grad: Mech Engg
Optional: PSIR
Hobbies: Watching wildlife docus and reading Gandhi
Karnataka
Chair:
Asked me to remove face shield.
- What you've been doing since grad?
- Which books on Gandhi have you read?
- What ideas of Gandhi relevant today?
- Some are irrelevant also right?
M1 (lady):
- What type of documentaries you watch?
- What is tropic cascade?
- Recited in sanskrit, Satyam bruyat, Priyam bruyat
(I completed the next line - Na bruyat satyamapriyam)
- You read Gandhi, so would you always abide by truth?
- Then you'll lie to boss also?
- Whatever boss says you'll agree to do?
M2:
- What is Bharatmala? What are targets?
- Ok, what is Sagarmala?
- This port led industrialization, don't you think it's useless because coal imports are banned and shifting them near ports from hinterlands to ports would be counterproductive?
-2 stroke and 4 stroke, which is more efficient?
- In percentage terms?
- What are qualities of a leader?
M3:
- Why PSIR after Mech Engg?
- Security implications of Taliban in Afg?
- Taliban formed Govt. What is your assessment?
- You mean to say Good Taliban underlined and Bad at helm?
- Tell abt transition from NAM to QUAD
- So you approve of QUAD?
- What is TDI and CRDI? Why important?
- Difference between them?
M4:
- Apart from what you've mentioned, what are you passionate about?
- How is malnutrition measured?
Chair:
Thank you interview is over.
State: Telangana
Date: 8th September 2021, FN (1st to go)
IPS, Sociology Optional
Hobbies/Interests - Playing Cricket Ethical Hacking
Board: TCA Anant Sir
Chairperson:
1. What is Ethical Hacking ?
2. Did you have any exposure to Ethical Hacking
a. at NPA ?
b. in College ?
3. How does knowledge of Ethical Hacking help you in Policing ?
M1
1. What are the Tax disputes in news ?
(Cairns and Telecom AGR issue)
2. What are the initiatives taken by the Central Government to handle Migration issue during Covid ?
3. What is One Nation, One Ration Card initiative ?
4. How Data Analytics is being used in Policing ?
5. What is Stubble burning ? How can it be handled ?
6. As an IAS what would be your developmental priorities in the district you are posted in?
M2
1. What was India's response to coup in Myanmar ?
2. What is the AGR issue in Telecom sector ?
3. How has the perception been in the recent times about crime in Mumbai ?
4. Major crimes in Maharashtra ?
M3
1. What is Reverse swing ?
2. What was the conversation about reverse swing between Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli in the recent test that India won ?
3. What is CCTNS ? Ground level challenges ? How can it be improved ?
4. If you were the Home Minister, what reforms would you bring in Policing ?
5. Naxalism - causes for its rise ? How can it be handled ?
M4
1. What is Hashing ?
2. What is a Distributed ledger ?
3. What is the European Data Protection Law called ?
4. Why India doesn't have a Data Protection Law ?
5. Difference between CPI and WPI ?
6. Number of Aspirational Districts and the metrics used to measure their performance ?
7. Why IAS after getting into IPS ?
Chairperson:
1. How can Corruption in Policing be handled with use of Technology ?
Thankyou, You're interview is over.
The board was very welcoming and cordial !
Date: 8th September 2021, FN (1st to go)
IPS, Sociology Optional
Hobbies/Interests - Playing Cricket Ethical Hacking
Board: TCA Anant Sir
Chairperson:
1. What is Ethical Hacking ?
2. Did you have any exposure to Ethical Hacking
a. at NPA ?
b. in College ?
3. How does knowledge of Ethical Hacking help you in Policing ?
M1
1. What are the Tax disputes in news ?
(Cairns and Telecom AGR issue)
2. What are the initiatives taken by the Central Government to handle Migration issue during Covid ?
3. What is One Nation, One Ration Card initiative ?
4. How Data Analytics is being used in Policing ?
5. What is Stubble burning ? How can it be handled ?
6. As an IAS what would be your developmental priorities in the district you are posted in?
M2
1. What was India's response to coup in Myanmar ?
2. What is the AGR issue in Telecom sector ?
3. How has the perception been in the recent times about crime in Mumbai ?
4. Major crimes in Maharashtra ?
M3
1. What is Reverse swing ?
2. What was the conversation about reverse swing between Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli in the recent test that India won ?
3. What is CCTNS ? Ground level challenges ? How can it be improved ?
4. If you were the Home Minister, what reforms would you bring in Policing ?
5. Naxalism - causes for its rise ? How can it be handled ?
M4
1. What is Hashing ?
2. What is a Distributed ledger ?
3. What is the European Data Protection Law called ?
4. Why India doesn't have a Data Protection Law ?
5. Difference between CPI and WPI ?
6. Number of Aspirational Districts and the metrics used to measure their performance ?
7. Why IAS after getting into IPS ?
Chairperson:
1. How can Corruption in Policing be handled with use of Technology ?
Thankyou, You're interview is over.
The board was very welcoming and cordial !
B.tech in civil engg. Graduated in 2017. Geography optional. Hobbies - yoga, cooking journalling.
B.B Vyas board. 1st to go. Afternoon session. 7/9/21
chair man: you may pull down fhe mask. Had the face shield on. Be relaxed. chairman was cheerful.
1. what is biodiversity
2. why is it important
3. what threats
4. what are we doing then?
5. difference between highway, express way, state Highway and district roads
6. 3 bridge constructions that you like?
Member 1.
1. Tell me about Indian diaspora, figures, what they want from us
When I couldn't cite numbers he said it's okay and that he didn't expect me to remember numbers.
2. what do we want from them?
and some follow up question
Member 2.
1. Talked about how Telangana doesn't have a border and then asked a question on difference between western and eastern sea board. Then he said that it was too technical and he answered it himself.
2. Types of yoga
3. Dams in hilly areas - what do you think?
4. Is there any threshold beyond which dams should be avoided in hilly areas?
Member 3.
1. Difference between Hyderabadi and Awadhi Biryani. Which is your fav
2. What about use of potatos and eggs in Biryani
3. MoEXA said post Galwan clash we entered a new age of I-C relations. Do you agree?
4. w.r.t China, Economic relationship vs border dispute - How do we go about this?
5. Problems faced by border areas; what are we doing for that?
6. What do you know about article 371. Why do we have it?
Member 4(lady)
1. Why geo despite civil engg degree from an IIT
2. Elnino lanina diff, impact on India, and what did recent south Korean super computer say about it?
Cordial board. Supportive through out.
B.B Vyas board. 1st to go. Afternoon session. 7/9/21
chair man: you may pull down fhe mask. Had the face shield on. Be relaxed. chairman was cheerful.
1. what is biodiversity
2. why is it important
3. what threats
4. what are we doing then?
5. difference between highway, express way, state Highway and district roads
6. 3 bridge constructions that you like?
Member 1.
1. Tell me about Indian diaspora, figures, what they want from us
When I couldn't cite numbers he said it's okay and that he didn't expect me to remember numbers.
2. what do we want from them?
and some follow up question
Member 2.
1. Talked about how Telangana doesn't have a border and then asked a question on difference between western and eastern sea board. Then he said that it was too technical and he answered it himself.
2. Types of yoga
3. Dams in hilly areas - what do you think?
4. Is there any threshold beyond which dams should be avoided in hilly areas?
Member 3.
1. Difference between Hyderabadi and Awadhi Biryani. Which is your fav
2. What about use of potatos and eggs in Biryani
3. MoEXA said post Galwan clash we entered a new age of I-C relations. Do you agree?
4. w.r.t China, Economic relationship vs border dispute - How do we go about this?
5. Problems faced by border areas; what are we doing for that?
6. What do you know about article 371. Why do we have it?
Member 4(lady)
1. Why geo despite civil engg degree from an IIT
2. Elnino lanina diff, impact on India, and what did recent south Korean super computer say about it?
Cordial board. Supportive through out.
Interview Date : 6/9/21
Afternoon session, 3rd to go
State : Kerala
Optional : Geography
Language of interview : English
Hobbies : Football
Board : Bhosle sir's board
Chairman
What do you understand by this quote "sports will make you feel young even in an old body "
Apart from sports what are the other things that excites a person
What is the difference between vision and ambition
Lady member :
What do you understand by local level democratic institutions in India
What are the challenges faced by PRI
What are the challenges faced by ULBs
Third member : Do you think the population size of India is exceeding it's economic growth
With respect to Demographic dividend , where do we stand now
Suppose if you are made the DM , what all steps you take to address the issue of high drop out rate and improving the health sector
Member 4: (Rapid fire round )
Who is the founder of world wide web
Who is the founder of Wikipedia
Leonal Messi moved from which club to which club
Have you heard the song "allah ki bandhe "
What are the gallantry medals given during war time and peace time
"I have a dream " Who made this famous speech
Tell me about Gandhi's 7 sins
Member 4:
Why is covid cases rising in kerala
What is a permanent solution to this covid pandemic
Back to Chairman
Hand of God by Maradona- what's your personal take on it
Tell me a footballer whom you think is an ethical person.
Your interview is over . You can go now.
Afternoon session, 3rd to go
State : Kerala
Optional : Geography
Language of interview : English
Hobbies : Football
Board : Bhosle sir's board
Chairman
What do you understand by this quote "sports will make you feel young even in an old body "
Apart from sports what are the other things that excites a person
What is the difference between vision and ambition
Lady member :
What do you understand by local level democratic institutions in India
What are the challenges faced by PRI
What are the challenges faced by ULBs
Third member : Do you think the population size of India is exceeding it's economic growth
With respect to Demographic dividend , where do we stand now
Suppose if you are made the DM , what all steps you take to address the issue of high drop out rate and improving the health sector
Member 4: (Rapid fire round )
Who is the founder of world wide web
Who is the founder of Wikipedia
Leonal Messi moved from which club to which club
Have you heard the song "allah ki bandhe "
What are the gallantry medals given during war time and peace time
"I have a dream " Who made this famous speech
Tell me about Gandhi's 7 sins
Member 4:
Why is covid cases rising in kerala
What is a permanent solution to this covid pandemic
Back to Chairman
Hand of God by Maradona- what's your personal take on it
Tell me a footballer whom you think is an ethical person.
Your interview is over . You can go now.
Sathyvathi ma'am board
Graduation - Civil Engineering
Optional - History
PT date - 26th Aug
Last to go (around 4:30 pm)
Duration - 23 to 25 minutes approx.
Home state - MP
(I Was quite enthusiastic as well as nervous)
Entered room-
Ma'am wished me Good Evening Mr A
I wished everyone individually
Asked me to sit down and to keep face-shield on lap and to remove mask temporarily for face verification.
Started reading out my DAF for few minutes.
1) What did you do after completing your graduation and after resigning from the job.
2) You have history optional so tell me which personality has influenced you from ancient Indian history
3) What did you inherit personally from him
4) You so far praised him but tell me what exactly you inculcated in yourself
5) Okay then tell me which recent historical personality influenced you.
(I honestly said that whatever I read about 'em, I read that during preparation and nothing beyond that)
She smiled and passed over to first member
Member 1
1) So tell me Mr A about Secularism
2) How did both types of secularism model evolve particularly emphasizing upon Indian model.
3) Don't you think political parties in India these days acting against secularism
4) Okay Tell me about the concept of Smart cities
5) How many cities under Smart city mission from your state
6) Why Indore has been the cleanest city in row ?
7) Which state became the first state to implement NEP 2020.
(I read this question in some transcript but as I was going to search the answer someone called me and I forgot to search so had to say Sorry)
Member 2
1) Tell me three civil engineering projects in India that you are proud of
2) Tell me three international civil engineering projects which left you awestruck
3) What is your opinion on privatization of Air India
4) Who will provide pro bono services (Vande bharat mission , airlifting of expatriates under distress ) if you privatize these government players
5) Are you aware of GDPR ?
6) What's the effect of GDPR on India
7) What are E commerce issues and can you justify the regulation on them by the state.
Member 3
1) What is Rafale issue ?
2) Why Govt is not disclosing price and other details of the deal to public when we are a democracy
3) So if SC has given clean chit to the govt, will it absolve the govt from her responsibilities !!
4) Is SC 's judicial interpretation infallible ?
5) You are made a DC, if selected ! Then you will also conceal information from the public and if you are also given clean chit then administration will be at the labyrinth !!!
6) So National Security is over and above democratic principles and transparency ??
7) Tell me something about Malabar Rebellion
(Actually I very well knew but got confused in between Battle of Colachal and Moppilah rebellion and I am gonna regret this throughout my life )
I said sorry sir I am not able to recall but if you allow then I can tell you about Moppilah rebellion and then he murmured something that I could not understand due to low voice and his mask
(That day I really realised the stress you hold on Hot seat and Doppler's effect )
Member 4
1) What is the difference between Water Management and Water conservation
2) Tell me more about this ( I delineated with real life example)
3) Which country is adopting best practices in water conservation and management
(Isreal I said )
4) What's India' s rank in Water Quality Index
5) Tell me about Environment Impact Assessment
6) Tell me about Social Impact Assessment
7) Tell me about Contract Labour Laws reforms which were in news recently
8) Difference between demonetization and monetization of assets ?
9) What are the positives of Demonetization
10) What's the new trend in the past 4-5 years in the distribution of Padme Sri Awards
(I thought they wanted to drag me into political debate & I said it's merit based, giving few examples but then Chairperson interrupted and said we are not interested in types and other awards tell us about the trendz in Padma sri, how people are getting them in last 4-5 years)
Graduation - Civil Engineering
Optional - History
PT date - 26th Aug
Last to go (around 4:30 pm)
Duration - 23 to 25 minutes approx.
Home state - MP
(I Was quite enthusiastic as well as nervous)
Entered room-
Ma'am wished me Good Evening Mr A
I wished everyone individually
Asked me to sit down and to keep face-shield on lap and to remove mask temporarily for face verification.
Started reading out my DAF for few minutes.
1) What did you do after completing your graduation and after resigning from the job.
2) You have history optional so tell me which personality has influenced you from ancient Indian history
3) What did you inherit personally from him
4) You so far praised him but tell me what exactly you inculcated in yourself
5) Okay then tell me which recent historical personality influenced you.
(I honestly said that whatever I read about 'em, I read that during preparation and nothing beyond that)
She smiled and passed over to first member
Member 1
1) So tell me Mr A about Secularism
2) How did both types of secularism model evolve particularly emphasizing upon Indian model.
3) Don't you think political parties in India these days acting against secularism
4) Okay Tell me about the concept of Smart cities
5) How many cities under Smart city mission from your state
6) Why Indore has been the cleanest city in row ?
7) Which state became the first state to implement NEP 2020.
(I read this question in some transcript but as I was going to search the answer someone called me and I forgot to search so had to say Sorry)
Member 2
1) Tell me three civil engineering projects in India that you are proud of
2) Tell me three international civil engineering projects which left you awestruck
3) What is your opinion on privatization of Air India
4) Who will provide pro bono services (Vande bharat mission , airlifting of expatriates under distress ) if you privatize these government players
5) Are you aware of GDPR ?
6) What's the effect of GDPR on India
7) What are E commerce issues and can you justify the regulation on them by the state.
Member 3
1) What is Rafale issue ?
2) Why Govt is not disclosing price and other details of the deal to public when we are a democracy
3) So if SC has given clean chit to the govt, will it absolve the govt from her responsibilities !!
4) Is SC 's judicial interpretation infallible ?
5) You are made a DC, if selected ! Then you will also conceal information from the public and if you are also given clean chit then administration will be at the labyrinth !!!
6) So National Security is over and above democratic principles and transparency ??
7) Tell me something about Malabar Rebellion
(Actually I very well knew but got confused in between Battle of Colachal and Moppilah rebellion and I am gonna regret this throughout my life )
I said sorry sir I am not able to recall but if you allow then I can tell you about Moppilah rebellion and then he murmured something that I could not understand due to low voice and his mask
(That day I really realised the stress you hold on Hot seat and Doppler's effect )
Member 4
1) What is the difference between Water Management and Water conservation
2) Tell me more about this ( I delineated with real life example)
3) Which country is adopting best practices in water conservation and management
(Isreal I said )
4) What's India' s rank in Water Quality Index
5) Tell me about Environment Impact Assessment
6) Tell me about Social Impact Assessment
7) Tell me about Contract Labour Laws reforms which were in news recently
8) Difference between demonetization and monetization of assets ?
9) What are the positives of Demonetization
10) What's the new trend in the past 4-5 years in the distribution of Padme Sri Awards
(I thought they wanted to drag me into political debate & I said it's merit based, giving few examples but then Chairperson interrupted and said we are not interested in types and other awards tell us about the trendz in Padma sri, how people are getting them in last 4-5 years)
Board: Bharat Bhushan Vyas Sir
Date - 8th September
Order - last to go
Duration - 20-25 minutes
Background - law optional
State - MP
Chairman - Asked to remove the mask but keep the faceshield on
1. Tell me about Mandsaur.
2. What is social justice according to you?
3. Can you link Article 14 to the DPSPs?
4. Steps taken to double farmers' income
5. India's policy towards it's neighborhood in general
Member 2
1. Reforms needed in UN
2. Tell me about International Parliamentary Union
Member 3:
1. Difference between Ghazal and Nazm
2. Agriculture in your home district.
3. Are you aware about a recent externment order issued by Supreme Court?
Member 4:
1. What is India's policy on refugees
2. What is significant about wheat crop in MP?
3. Where is sharbati wheat grown in MP?
4. Difference between RTI and a Parliamentary question
Member 5:
1. Difference between International Humanitarian law(IHL) and human rights law.
2. Where would UDHR, refugee law - IHL or human rights?
3. Why Japan is important for India - 4 reasons
4. Tell me about jus soli, jus sanguinis, et al.
Thank you, your interview is over.
Overall very cordial board
Date - 8th September
Order - last to go
Duration - 20-25 minutes
Background - law optional
State - MP
Chairman - Asked to remove the mask but keep the faceshield on
1. Tell me about Mandsaur.
2. What is social justice according to you?
3. Can you link Article 14 to the DPSPs?
4. Steps taken to double farmers' income
5. India's policy towards it's neighborhood in general
Member 2
1. Reforms needed in UN
2. Tell me about International Parliamentary Union
Member 3:
1. Difference between Ghazal and Nazm
2. Agriculture in your home district.
3. Are you aware about a recent externment order issued by Supreme Court?
Member 4:
1. What is India's policy on refugees
2. What is significant about wheat crop in MP?
3. Where is sharbati wheat grown in MP?
4. Difference between RTI and a Parliamentary question
Member 5:
1. Difference between International Humanitarian law(IHL) and human rights law.
2. Where would UDHR, refugee law - IHL or human rights?
3. Why Japan is important for India - 4 reasons
4. Tell me about jus soli, jus sanguinis, et al.
Thank you, your interview is over.
Overall very cordial board
2nd Sept. forenoon; R. N. Choubey sir board – all male panel
6th to go in; 30-35 minutes
Name: Abhishek
M.Sc Mathematics from BITS pilani
Hobbies – Running, cooking
Other keywords in DAF – NSS, Satara, Maharashtra
No questions on hobbies, NSS, alma-mater, home district
(A big air-conditioned room in new building. Long horse-shoe shaped table. Distance between me and the panel was substantial so I was asked to remove mask. Face-shied and gloves were supposed to be left outside. So gave the interview old style!)
Chairman: Extremely cordial. I haven’t met a softer-spoken person!
Welcomed me. We are good people. This is not police interrogation. If you don’t hear our voice, ask to repeat. If you don’t know, say that. We know that everything can’t be remembered. If you are not clear say I’m not clear.
1. Tell me your academic and work experience in 1 minute. (Didn’t need that long! LOL)
2. How did you get interested in Mathematics when most students are so afraid of it?
3. Do you know something about Vedic maths? Do you use it?
4. How is it different from General Mathematics?
Electoral bonds – long discussion on it
5. Do you know about the financial instrument designed to fund elections?
6. There’s some controversy about it. Are you aware?
7. Now, tell me should details of such funding declared publicly, from perspective of an industrialist and from perspective of public?
8. So, tell me why should people know about details of such funding? So, tomorrow they may want to know my IT returns or something private?
9. Out of the 60000cr money spent in 2019 elections, what do you think was more, white money or the cash based black money? Nobody knows exactly, but what do you sense?
10. So, if you declare such funds publicly, as an industrialist, I would just go back to funding via cash? So, now tell me which is better, public declaration or no declaration?
11. What does involving EC do?
M1:
1. Mathematicians are respected everywhere– tell me why India and China produce such highly regarded mathematicians even today?
2. It is necessary for Mathematician to have a kind of divine intuition – Ramanujan is the case in point?
3. Okay let us move to IR. Situation in Afghanistan is quite bad. How do you think, this situation will impact India-Pakistan relationship? More friendly or not?
Some more questions – not able to recall
M2:
1. I’ll ask you a core Mathematics question – A long winding and never-ending question – AI, Machine learning, data, … - use of mathematics in it – Logic in particular – so tell me about how *** logic is used here? – don’t recall exactly and didn’t know the answer
2. Another question on Mathematics and philosophical movement in the west – how are they related and how it began – current relevance of Mathematics in these philosophies?
Chairman sir asks him to move on
3. Okay, let’s come to IR. Minorities in Afghanistan are fleeing the country. But it has been seen that, they don’t want to come to India but rather go to US or Europe? Why do you thing that’s happening despite the fact that, they’ll be treated well here and get protection of laws like CAA?
M3:
1. So, you’re a mathematician. What is the connection between Maths and Poetry?
2. Does poetry help you in Mathematics? Do you read poetry?
3. Do you know about any of Nehruji’s contributions in Woman empowerment?
4. Did he face any difficulty in getting the Hindu code bill passed? Was it watered down to get it passed?
5. Who opposed it from his own party?
6. You come from Maharashtra. Tell me some reforms that have happened in cooperative movement in Maharashtra.
7. Are you aware about the new central ministry of cooperatives under a very strong minister? Do you thing it is a good step? What are its positives?
8. Have you ever met a Japanese person? – they’re very humble. But has it always been like that?
6th to go in; 30-35 minutes
Name: Abhishek
M.Sc Mathematics from BITS pilani
Hobbies – Running, cooking
Other keywords in DAF – NSS, Satara, Maharashtra
No questions on hobbies, NSS, alma-mater, home district
(A big air-conditioned room in new building. Long horse-shoe shaped table. Distance between me and the panel was substantial so I was asked to remove mask. Face-shied and gloves were supposed to be left outside. So gave the interview old style!)
Chairman: Extremely cordial. I haven’t met a softer-spoken person!
Welcomed me. We are good people. This is not police interrogation. If you don’t hear our voice, ask to repeat. If you don’t know, say that. We know that everything can’t be remembered. If you are not clear say I’m not clear.
1. Tell me your academic and work experience in 1 minute. (Didn’t need that long! LOL)
2. How did you get interested in Mathematics when most students are so afraid of it?
3. Do you know something about Vedic maths? Do you use it?
4. How is it different from General Mathematics?
Electoral bonds – long discussion on it
5. Do you know about the financial instrument designed to fund elections?
6. There’s some controversy about it. Are you aware?
7. Now, tell me should details of such funding declared publicly, from perspective of an industrialist and from perspective of public?
8. So, tell me why should people know about details of such funding? So, tomorrow they may want to know my IT returns or something private?
9. Out of the 60000cr money spent in 2019 elections, what do you think was more, white money or the cash based black money? Nobody knows exactly, but what do you sense?
10. So, if you declare such funds publicly, as an industrialist, I would just go back to funding via cash? So, now tell me which is better, public declaration or no declaration?
11. What does involving EC do?
M1:
1. Mathematicians are respected everywhere– tell me why India and China produce such highly regarded mathematicians even today?
2. It is necessary for Mathematician to have a kind of divine intuition – Ramanujan is the case in point?
3. Okay let us move to IR. Situation in Afghanistan is quite bad. How do you think, this situation will impact India-Pakistan relationship? More friendly or not?
Some more questions – not able to recall
M2:
1. I’ll ask you a core Mathematics question – A long winding and never-ending question – AI, Machine learning, data, … - use of mathematics in it – Logic in particular – so tell me about how *** logic is used here? – don’t recall exactly and didn’t know the answer
2. Another question on Mathematics and philosophical movement in the west – how are they related and how it began – current relevance of Mathematics in these philosophies?
Chairman sir asks him to move on
3. Okay, let’s come to IR. Minorities in Afghanistan are fleeing the country. But it has been seen that, they don’t want to come to India but rather go to US or Europe? Why do you thing that’s happening despite the fact that, they’ll be treated well here and get protection of laws like CAA?
M3:
1. So, you’re a mathematician. What is the connection between Maths and Poetry?
2. Does poetry help you in Mathematics? Do you read poetry?
3. Do you know about any of Nehruji’s contributions in Woman empowerment?
4. Did he face any difficulty in getting the Hindu code bill passed? Was it watered down to get it passed?
5. Who opposed it from his own party?
6. You come from Maharashtra. Tell me some reforms that have happened in cooperative movement in Maharashtra.
7. Are you aware about the new central ministry of cooperatives under a very strong minister? Do you thing it is a good step? What are its positives?
8. Have you ever met a Japanese person? – they’re very humble. But has it always been like that?
Board - RN Chaubey sir
Optional - Commerce and Accountancy
Date -9/9/2021
Sir said if ur RTPCR negative then u can remove mask and that it was not a police investigation So feel free to communicate...Also where questions are not clear you can ask again.. Meanwhile their snacks came and they were having same ..
Chairman
1.Introduce your academic background and work experience7
2.What police reforms has been taken and what more needs to be taken
M1.
1.Tell me about commercial laws of the country
2.Why Business men protested against GST laws?
3.Whats your opinion about GST
4.Which two states had boundry disputes recently
5.Lady Country heads that controlled Covid well..Name them if not then the countries
6.What are the Scandinavian countries ?
7.Which countries have high tax to GDP ratios.
M2.
1.Tell me about what happens next when audit Paras are final?
2.What is Public Account Committee
3.What are the land locked countries and what disadvantage they have?
4.Why Sea mode of transportation done when is slower
5.What kind of items be import/export through aeroplane
6.Which country has longest coastline and what is India's rank in coastline
M3
1.What is the use of Platinum?Where it is used?
2.Which states are having Inner Line Permit and which state is demanding.What is Inner line permit.
3.The evolving situation in Afghanistan
4.Whats need to be done for reducing tax collection expenditure..
M4 - Lady members
1.Whats the issue in recognising Taliban now
2.Why Exemptions were kept in GST one basic reason.( Discussion on same further)
Chairman do you want to tell something else
I told about the news read on V shape recovery of economy and further discussion on same.
He further asked anything else you wanna tell.
I told I started you tube channel in this lockdown and purpose of same.
He said thanks it was nice hearing from you.
Overall .. it was so smooth and nice ..Chaubey sir was so easy to talk with....one suggestion...Focus on your DAF majorly apart from current affairs.
Also be confident and believe that you gonna rock...
All the best to all.
Optional - Commerce and Accountancy
Date -9/9/2021
Sir said if ur RTPCR negative then u can remove mask and that it was not a police investigation So feel free to communicate...Also where questions are not clear you can ask again.. Meanwhile their snacks came and they were having same ..
Chairman
1.Introduce your academic background and work experience7
2.What police reforms has been taken and what more needs to be taken
M1.
1.Tell me about commercial laws of the country
2.Why Business men protested against GST laws?
3.Whats your opinion about GST
4.Which two states had boundry disputes recently
5.Lady Country heads that controlled Covid well..Name them if not then the countries
6.What are the Scandinavian countries ?
7.Which countries have high tax to GDP ratios.
M2.
1.Tell me about what happens next when audit Paras are final?
2.What is Public Account Committee
3.What are the land locked countries and what disadvantage they have?
4.Why Sea mode of transportation done when is slower
5.What kind of items be import/export through aeroplane
6.Which country has longest coastline and what is India's rank in coastline
M3
1.What is the use of Platinum?Where it is used?
2.Which states are having Inner Line Permit and which state is demanding.What is Inner line permit.
3.The evolving situation in Afghanistan
4.Whats need to be done for reducing tax collection expenditure..
M4 - Lady members
1.Whats the issue in recognising Taliban now
2.Why Exemptions were kept in GST one basic reason.( Discussion on same further)
Chairman do you want to tell something else
I told about the news read on V shape recovery of economy and further discussion on same.
He further asked anything else you wanna tell.
I told I started you tube channel in this lockdown and purpose of same.
He said thanks it was nice hearing from you.
Overall .. it was so smooth and nice ..Chaubey sir was so easy to talk with....one suggestion...Focus on your DAF majorly apart from current affairs.
Also be confident and believe that you gonna rock...
All the best to all.
Doing my duty. Here's my transcript-
bhonsle sir board
Forenoon
3rd in
Psir, Btech CSE, badminton, football, travelling, uttarakhand
Sir did the usual ritual of reading out daf, calming nerves etc.
1. Meaning of name
2. Origin story of name
3. Synonyms of name
4. Ind Afghan recent cia nsa talks
5. Pakistan is a winner?
Mem 1 (stern)
1.aspirational districts prog? What is it?
2. How many aspirational districts?
3. Messi went to which club?
4. Why not stay at barca?
5. Indian badminton better at Paralympics than Olympics. Why?
6. Name of dm who won medal?
7. Which state is he from?
8. Which district does he serve?
Mem 2 (receptive gentleman)
1. What is vpn?
2. Why in news?
3. Landslides in utk. You are the secretary suggest measures
4. Environment vs development how to handle
5. What would you do different in both covid waves?
Mem 3 ( strict, pokerface lady, always seemed unhappy with answers)
1. Why unemployment in india?
2. Follow up on my answer that structural issue of weak mfg- gave long speech on our mfg being better than most in the world. Still why unemployment?
3. Skill development (that's what she wanted to hear) initiatives? Why govt obsessed with skilling?
4. Follow up on my answer where I mentioned technology- which type? I said 4th ir
5. Name some 4th ir tech
6. Won't it lead to job loss?
Mem 4 ( 100% sure he was the psychologist)
1. Picked up mams statement and gave long speech. Gist was why farmers not getting money?
2. Follow up on my food processing answer. Will it end all problems of farmers?
3. How to enhance marketing and demand?
4. Give policy outline as rural secretary to solve farmers problems.
Bhonsle sir
What are your special plans for today?
He said ok you can go. But I couldn't hear so I sat waiting. He repeated. Asked to take along water and shield. Mask was always on except during initial verification.
Forgot to check time. But must have been around 35 minutes.
Special note- unlike earlier when we had to get documents verified at one place and were taken to the waiting hall later, this time it was at one common hall only. There's ac and washroom and refreshments and newspapers so don't worry. Also you need not wear sheild or gloves while waiting. When your turn is up the peon will escort you to the room and make you sit outside for 5 10 minutes. Won't even know the boards name till you are called. Stay relaxed. ITS NOTHING LIKE THE MOCKS! You will enjoy the conversation it's very relaxed. No personal qs no counter questions no grilling. ATB
bhonsle sir board
Forenoon
3rd in
Psir, Btech CSE, badminton, football, travelling, uttarakhand
Sir did the usual ritual of reading out daf, calming nerves etc.
1. Meaning of name
2. Origin story of name
3. Synonyms of name
4. Ind Afghan recent cia nsa talks
5. Pakistan is a winner?
Mem 1 (stern)
1.aspirational districts prog? What is it?
2. How many aspirational districts?
3. Messi went to which club?
4. Why not stay at barca?
5. Indian badminton better at Paralympics than Olympics. Why?
6. Name of dm who won medal?
7. Which state is he from?
8. Which district does he serve?
Mem 2 (receptive gentleman)
1. What is vpn?
2. Why in news?
3. Landslides in utk. You are the secretary suggest measures
4. Environment vs development how to handle
5. What would you do different in both covid waves?
Mem 3 ( strict, pokerface lady, always seemed unhappy with answers)
1. Why unemployment in india?
2. Follow up on my answer that structural issue of weak mfg- gave long speech on our mfg being better than most in the world. Still why unemployment?
3. Skill development (that's what she wanted to hear) initiatives? Why govt obsessed with skilling?
4. Follow up on my answer where I mentioned technology- which type? I said 4th ir
5. Name some 4th ir tech
6. Won't it lead to job loss?
Mem 4 ( 100% sure he was the psychologist)
1. Picked up mams statement and gave long speech. Gist was why farmers not getting money?
2. Follow up on my food processing answer. Will it end all problems of farmers?
3. How to enhance marketing and demand?
4. Give policy outline as rural secretary to solve farmers problems.
Bhonsle sir
What are your special plans for today?
He said ok you can go. But I couldn't hear so I sat waiting. He repeated. Asked to take along water and shield. Mask was always on except during initial verification.
Forgot to check time. But must have been around 35 minutes.
Special note- unlike earlier when we had to get documents verified at one place and were taken to the waiting hall later, this time it was at one common hall only. There's ac and washroom and refreshments and newspapers so don't worry. Also you need not wear sheild or gloves while waiting. When your turn is up the peon will escort you to the room and make you sit outside for 5 10 minutes. Won't even know the boards name till you are called. Stay relaxed. ITS NOTHING LIKE THE MOCKS! You will enjoy the conversation it's very relaxed. No personal qs no counter questions no grilling. ATB
Board-Dr. Manoj Soni
Forenoon, 4th to go
Graduation-B Tech Agricultural Engineering
Optional- Anthropology
Daf- essay writing, studied a course in Hindi literature
Trivandrum, Kerala
Chairman
Directly started the process
1. Is your name a Malayalam word? What it means?
2. Topic of essay I wrote in arts festival (daf)
3. Introduce yourself in Hindi by focussing on your personality
4.Project your personality traits in English
5. Are you a good leader?
Member 1
1. Do you think agrarian crisis do exist in our country?
2. Contributions of my college to the agriculture in Kerala
Member 3
1. Tell me about the treasure at Padmanabhaswamy temple
2. Tell something about the emerging technologies
3. Status of agriculture in China right now
Member 4
1. Talked about palm oil scandal in Kerala
2. What is culture?
3. Constititional provisions related to culture
4. Opinion on Sabarimala women entry
Member 4
1. Is it right to punish a person after decades under #metoo allegations
2. Is it really necessary for women to enter Sabarimala?
3. In your opinion where do we want to really give prime focus for women empowerment?
4. Do women empowerment negatively affect our social structure?
5. Difference between aadhar card and voter id
6. Do u feel any privacy issue if you are asked to link your aadhar and voter id?
Chairman
Your interview is over. Thank you
Forenoon, 4th to go
Graduation-B Tech Agricultural Engineering
Optional- Anthropology
Daf- essay writing, studied a course in Hindi literature
Trivandrum, Kerala
Chairman
Directly started the process
1. Is your name a Malayalam word? What it means?
2. Topic of essay I wrote in arts festival (daf)
3. Introduce yourself in Hindi by focussing on your personality
4.Project your personality traits in English
5. Are you a good leader?
Member 1
1. Do you think agrarian crisis do exist in our country?
2. Contributions of my college to the agriculture in Kerala
Member 3
1. Tell me about the treasure at Padmanabhaswamy temple
2. Tell something about the emerging technologies
3. Status of agriculture in China right now
Member 4
1. Talked about palm oil scandal in Kerala
2. What is culture?
3. Constititional provisions related to culture
4. Opinion on Sabarimala women entry
Member 4
1. Is it right to punish a person after decades under #metoo allegations
2. Is it really necessary for women to enter Sabarimala?
3. In your opinion where do we want to really give prime focus for women empowerment?
4. Do women empowerment negatively affect our social structure?
5. Difference between aadhar card and voter id
6. Do u feel any privacy issue if you are asked to link your aadhar and voter id?
Chairman
Your interview is over. Thank you
Board: Dr. MANOJ SONI
Optional: sociology
Daf related questions on : cake baking, women empowerment cell.
State: Tamil nadu
Cp: asked me to sit. Then verified my photo.
1. How is weather in chennai?
2. This is not usually rain season right. I mentioned about reverse monsoon in the later part of the year. He said climat change is very prevalent. I agreed with sir.
3. Read my daf. Verified pronouncuation of my name.
4. You bake cakes. What type of cakes you bake?
6. Do you bake christmas cake?
7. What about cup cake?
8. What do you think about indian society?
9. Can you elaborate on what you mean by transitional?
10. Cultural revuvalismand identity are getting strong now a days.
Member 1
1. Do you think women in army is a priority for women empowerment.
2. India as a welfare state. Your opinion is it good or bad? What is the impact on society?
Member 2
1. Diff between food act of your state and centre?
2. Why actors as politicians are worshipped in your state?
Member 3
1. Women in army. do you think society is ripe to accept it?
2. What are regional issues of tamil nadu and sri lanka. And how has it affected national scenario?
3. What is the fisherman issue of india nad sri lanka?
4. After the mumbai attack what are the coastal surve8lance measures taken?
Member 4
1. What is the status of ltte?
2. Is the sri lankan issue of tamils resolved?
3. Do you know about kurdish issue? What are your views?
(Follow up)
4. Greater nagaland. What do you know about it?
5. What are the name of insurgents in the latest assam peace agreement?
6. What do u think will be your way of empowering women? Making them understand about their capabilities or skilling or... (dont remember other options)
7. Any other priority in women empowerment?
Cp:
Have a safe stay. Your interview is over.
Optional: sociology
Daf related questions on : cake baking, women empowerment cell.
State: Tamil nadu
Cp: asked me to sit. Then verified my photo.
1. How is weather in chennai?
2. This is not usually rain season right. I mentioned about reverse monsoon in the later part of the year. He said climat change is very prevalent. I agreed with sir.
3. Read my daf. Verified pronouncuation of my name.
4. You bake cakes. What type of cakes you bake?
6. Do you bake christmas cake?
7. What about cup cake?
8. What do you think about indian society?
9. Can you elaborate on what you mean by transitional?
10. Cultural revuvalismand identity are getting strong now a days.
Member 1
1. Do you think women in army is a priority for women empowerment.
2. India as a welfare state. Your opinion is it good or bad? What is the impact on society?
Member 2
1. Diff between food act of your state and centre?
2. Why actors as politicians are worshipped in your state?
Member 3
1. Women in army. do you think society is ripe to accept it?
2. What are regional issues of tamil nadu and sri lanka. And how has it affected national scenario?
3. What is the fisherman issue of india nad sri lanka?
4. After the mumbai attack what are the coastal surve8lance measures taken?
Member 4
1. What is the status of ltte?
2. Is the sri lankan issue of tamils resolved?
3. Do you know about kurdish issue? What are your views?
(Follow up)
4. Greater nagaland. What do you know about it?
5. What are the name of insurgents in the latest assam peace agreement?
6. What do u think will be your way of empowering women? Making them understand about their capabilities or skilling or... (dont remember other options)
7. Any other priority in women empowerment?
Cp:
Have a safe stay. Your interview is over.
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