Probably what you want to know the most:
Chair:
-Why did you quit QualComm?
-But this is IFoS, not CSE which as would know is a different profile altogether.
-So tell me 3 things you would want to resolve as an IFoS.
-But 'HOW' will you practically ensure increased participation of indigenous communities?
-We have indigenous communities working already with the department but at menial levels. Do you think we have ensured their 'participation' and well being?
-Your take on development vs conservation debate.
-Situations where we face that dilemma.
-Do you remember any recent instance?
-Have you heard of what is happening in A&N islands?
-Solution to the dilemma as forest dept.
M1:
-Tell me about your work experience?
-Why don't we have chip designing in India?
-Have you heard of MediaTek . Don't you think it's defying the 'first movers advantage'?
-Do we have chip manufacturing in India?
-Why not? Are we planning?
-But water scarce regions like Taiwan, Singapore have chip foundries. What else?
-Any Indian company you remember working on Chip Design?
-Role of tech in forest?
M2:
-"You have great knowledge of the subject based on your explanation so far"(Probably he was just encouraging me or maybe we were experiencing two different realities because inside my head, I was tanking throughout).
-How much forest area do we have in India?
-You spoke about increasing Carbon sink by 2.5-3bT and also about our goal of 33% net forest area. Do you think we can achieve both?
-How?
-Let's say we have an exotic tree species which has very high Carbon sequestration capacity, how should we introduce?
-Let's say we want to increase Carbon sequestration of an existing forested area, how can we do it?
-How do we increase the rate of photosynthesis?
-What sequesters more Carbon, the upper canopy or the soil?
-Why?
-Which area sequesters more Carbon?(I politely told him that I'm unable to understand the context)
-Which area, terrestrial or water based?
-Ponds are also aquatic, so pond or river or ocean?
-Why?
-Have you heard of tiered/stratified canopy?
-How can we create such a canopy?
-Apart from time sequencing?
-Any other approach?
-Have you heard of allelopathy?
(I'm close to hyperventilating at this point in time but still trying to project a semblance of a strong voice and putting up a brave smile. Inside my head, my dream has said "Au Revoir" to me once and for all)
M3:
-You live in South Delhi, so tell me how will you measure the forested volume of Sanjay Van?
-Have you heard of Volume Table?
-Birds in Aravalli?( I left A LOT OF QUESTIONS until now, thus I didn't want to leave this one entirely either. I respond with 'Common Sparrow' because that's the ONLY bird I could remember and nigh possibility that it would be found in the area)
-I don't want common sparrow, and neither crow, pigeon etc. What else?(I was tempted to say Parrot or Peacock, but I was not looking forward to the LOWEST MARKS OF ALL TIME, so preferred to skip)(While reading, this response from the member might seem confrontational but he was polite and smiling while framing it)
-Why South Delhi Ground Water more brackish?
-Geologically, how is Andaman islands diff from Lakshwadweep?
-Coral or Coral deposits?
-Have you heard of Debt Ceiling crisis?
-Explain!
-Why did they need a debt ceiling?
-Do we have something similar in India?
-How are those two diff(debt ceiling and the India version)?
Chair:
-Why did you quit QualComm?
-But this is IFoS, not CSE which as would know is a different profile altogether.
-So tell me 3 things you would want to resolve as an IFoS.
-But 'HOW' will you practically ensure increased participation of indigenous communities?
-We have indigenous communities working already with the department but at menial levels. Do you think we have ensured their 'participation' and well being?
-Your take on development vs conservation debate.
-Situations where we face that dilemma.
-Do you remember any recent instance?
-Have you heard of what is happening in A&N islands?
-Solution to the dilemma as forest dept.
M1:
-Tell me about your work experience?
-Why don't we have chip designing in India?
-Have you heard of MediaTek . Don't you think it's defying the 'first movers advantage'?
-Do we have chip manufacturing in India?
-Why not? Are we planning?
-But water scarce regions like Taiwan, Singapore have chip foundries. What else?
-Any Indian company you remember working on Chip Design?
-Role of tech in forest?
M2:
-"You have great knowledge of the subject based on your explanation so far"(Probably he was just encouraging me or maybe we were experiencing two different realities because inside my head, I was tanking throughout).
-How much forest area do we have in India?
-You spoke about increasing Carbon sink by 2.5-3bT and also about our goal of 33% net forest area. Do you think we can achieve both?
-How?
-Let's say we have an exotic tree species which has very high Carbon sequestration capacity, how should we introduce?
-Let's say we want to increase Carbon sequestration of an existing forested area, how can we do it?
-How do we increase the rate of photosynthesis?
-What sequesters more Carbon, the upper canopy or the soil?
-Why?
-Which area sequesters more Carbon?(I politely told him that I'm unable to understand the context)
-Which area, terrestrial or water based?
-Ponds are also aquatic, so pond or river or ocean?
-Why?
-Have you heard of tiered/stratified canopy?
-How can we create such a canopy?
-Apart from time sequencing?
-Any other approach?
-Have you heard of allelopathy?
(I'm close to hyperventilating at this point in time but still trying to project a semblance of a strong voice and putting up a brave smile. Inside my head, my dream has said "Au Revoir" to me once and for all)
M3:
-You live in South Delhi, so tell me how will you measure the forested volume of Sanjay Van?
-Have you heard of Volume Table?
-Birds in Aravalli?( I left A LOT OF QUESTIONS until now, thus I didn't want to leave this one entirely either. I respond with 'Common Sparrow' because that's the ONLY bird I could remember and nigh possibility that it would be found in the area)
-I don't want common sparrow, and neither crow, pigeon etc. What else?(I was tempted to say Parrot or Peacock, but I was not looking forward to the LOWEST MARKS OF ALL TIME, so preferred to skip)(While reading, this response from the member might seem confrontational but he was polite and smiling while framing it)
-Why South Delhi Ground Water more brackish?
-Geologically, how is Andaman islands diff from Lakshwadweep?
-Coral or Coral deposits?
-Have you heard of Debt Ceiling crisis?
-Explain!
-Why did they need a debt ceiling?
-Do we have something similar in India?
-How are those two diff(debt ceiling and the India version)?
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The Revelation!
Baton passes to the Honorable Chair. She tells me that my interview is over, with a smile. I was confused as to why the lady member didn't ask any questions. She was also observing me closely and there was continuous discussion going on between the Honorable Chair and the Honorable Lady member throughout the interview .
(It was later when I came back home and like a jolt of lightning, this idea of googling 'Latest UPSC member' comes to me. I'm finally able to confirm the identity of the Honorable member. I add two and two together and come to the conclusion that probably the new member was getting instructions on how the assessment goes on in real time, while I was the 'Specimen'. )
(Board was cordial but I felt as if they were not at all satisfied with my answers, based on their non verbal feedback and incessant cross questioning. Idk if it was their deliberate approach for stress testing, or my elevated senses were just making me overtly self critical or maybe my responses just left a lot to desire. I will never be sure.)
I get up, smile and thank all the honorable members. With my head held high and without completely disintegrating my sense of self, I come out, passed on my best wishes to the next candidate waiting outside, and made an exit.
*THE END*
Baton passes to the Honorable Chair. She tells me that my interview is over, with a smile. I was confused as to why the lady member didn't ask any questions. She was also observing me closely and there was continuous discussion going on between the Honorable Chair and the Honorable Lady member throughout the interview .
(It was later when I came back home and like a jolt of lightning, this idea of googling 'Latest UPSC member' comes to me. I'm finally able to confirm the identity of the Honorable member. I add two and two together and come to the conclusion that probably the new member was getting instructions on how the assessment goes on in real time, while I was the 'Specimen'. )
(Board was cordial but I felt as if they were not at all satisfied with my answers, based on their non verbal feedback and incessant cross questioning. Idk if it was their deliberate approach for stress testing, or my elevated senses were just making me overtly self critical or maybe my responses just left a lot to desire. I will never be sure.)
I get up, smile and thank all the honorable members. With my head held high and without completely disintegrating my sense of self, I come out, passed on my best wishes to the next candidate waiting outside, and made an exit.
*THE END*
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IFoS Transcript!
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Board: Honorable Member of the Commission Smita Nagraj Madam
1. Disclaimer
2. Day Begins
3. Setup
4. Probably what you want to know the most
5. The Revelation
neilcantbirdwahtch
Board: Honorable Member of the Commission Smita Nagraj Madam
1. Disclaimer
2. Day Begins
3. Setup
4. Probably what you want to know the most
5. The Revelation
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Getting started with Internal Security
This is a template for how I would prepare for each syllabus head for Mains and how I would analyse scripts from successful candidates!
This is a template for how I would prepare for each syllabus head for Mains and how I would analyse scripts from successful candidates!
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For people looking to watch something light and different, here's my experience of going to Panchkula for HCS Dy SP Medical!
https://youtu.be/MQjH4G6XrGU
https://youtu.be/MQjH4G6XrGU
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Avoid fixating on results! If you want to take your mind off of the chaos, here's a little gift. Listen to this, could be life changing!
https://youtu.be/vVN-DqUqyS8
https://youtu.be/vVN-DqUqyS8
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We don’t have time to rest! Let’s resume and give ourselves the best shot anyway!
I’ll have a short meet scheduled for students who are appearing in Mains, tomorrow, 13thJune!
For students who unfortunately couldn’t clear would have a meet scheduled for them, a day after tomorrow, 14thJune!
Feel free to ping @helpdeskupsc for a link to the meet!
I’ll have a short meet scheduled for students who are appearing in Mains, tomorrow, 13thJune!
For students who unfortunately couldn’t clear would have a meet scheduled for them, a day after tomorrow, 14thJune!
Feel free to ping @helpdeskupsc for a link to the meet!
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We've shared the link for today's meeting. If you have cleared Mains and haven't gotten the link yet, kindly ping @helpdeskupsc!
For students who didn't clear Prelims, we'll have an open meet tomorrow and I'll share the link here on the group!
For students who didn't clear Prelims, we'll have an open meet tomorrow and I'll share the link here on the group!
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Essay Course:
The lecture series has 6 lectures covering the basics plus discussion of 17 of my essays written over the past 5 attempts showing the improvement and execution of principles on the ground!
Just like all of our modules, this one also has a weekly/biweekly meet up component!
Speak with @helpdeskupsc for onboarding details!
PS: Also, don't forget to ask for your 20% discount if you're enrolled in Sherlocking GS or GS+Heuristics or GS+Heuristics+CSAT!
The lecture series has 6 lectures covering the basics plus discussion of 17 of my essays written over the past 5 attempts showing the improvement and execution of principles on the ground!
Just like all of our modules, this one also has a weekly/biweekly meet up component!
Speak with @helpdeskupsc for onboarding details!
PS: Also, don't forget to ask for your 20% discount if you're enrolled in Sherlocking GS or GS+Heuristics or GS+Heuristics+CSAT!
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I’m still out, running 15 mins late! I would begin the meet around 9.45 PM!
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Open meet link:
Agenda: Coping with Prelims failure, way forward, optimising prep moving forward and other FAQs!
Link: https://meet.google.com/ptz-ciup-dpq
14th Jun(Today), 3PM
Agenda: Coping with Prelims failure, way forward, optimising prep moving forward and other FAQs!
Link: https://meet.google.com/ptz-ciup-dpq
14th Jun(Today), 3PM
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Students looking for Physics guidance can ping @helpdeskupsc!
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Value that Sherlocking Offers!
In a market obsessed with content bombardment my philosophy has always been simple. An excess of information leads to a poverty of attention.
My offering is a time saving process which gets you the best shot, my support and a process which will make you independent moving forward.
What I bring to the table is summarised in this parable:
""A giant ship engine failed. The ship’s owners tried one expert after another, but none of them could figure but how to fix the engine.
Then they brought in an old man who had been fixing ships since he was a young. He carried a large bag of tools with him, and when he arrived, he immediately went to work. He inspected the engine very carefully, top to bottom.
Two of the ship’s owners were there, watching this man, hoping he would know what to do. After looking things over, the old man reached into his bag and pulled out a small hammer. He gently tapped something. Instantly, the engine lurched into life. He carefully put his hammer away. The engine was fixed!
A week later, the owners received a bill from the old man for ten thousand dollars.
“What?!” the owners exclaimed. “He hardly did anything!”
So they wrote the old man a note saying, “Please send us an itemized bill.
The man sent a bill that read:
Tapping with a hammer………………….. $ 2.00
Knowing where to tap…………………….. $ 9,998.00"
Effort is important, but knowing where to make an effort makes all the difference!
I'll shortly release the details of the Sherlocking Mains and Sherlocking Ethics module which have been designed on the aforementioned philosophy!
In a market obsessed with content bombardment my philosophy has always been simple. An excess of information leads to a poverty of attention.
My offering is a time saving process which gets you the best shot, my support and a process which will make you independent moving forward.
What I bring to the table is summarised in this parable:
""A giant ship engine failed. The ship’s owners tried one expert after another, but none of them could figure but how to fix the engine.
Then they brought in an old man who had been fixing ships since he was a young. He carried a large bag of tools with him, and when he arrived, he immediately went to work. He inspected the engine very carefully, top to bottom.
Two of the ship’s owners were there, watching this man, hoping he would know what to do. After looking things over, the old man reached into his bag and pulled out a small hammer. He gently tapped something. Instantly, the engine lurched into life. He carefully put his hammer away. The engine was fixed!
A week later, the owners received a bill from the old man for ten thousand dollars.
“What?!” the owners exclaimed. “He hardly did anything!”
So they wrote the old man a note saying, “Please send us an itemized bill.
The man sent a bill that read:
Tapping with a hammer………………….. $ 2.00
Knowing where to tap…………………….. $ 9,998.00"
Effort is important, but knowing where to make an effort makes all the difference!
I'll shortly release the details of the Sherlocking Mains and Sherlocking Ethics module which have been designed on the aforementioned philosophy!
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Great meeting guys, appreciate the cordial atmosphere. Let me know if anyone took notes/minutes.
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