Name: 123
Chairman : Dinesh Dasa
Civil engineering marvels that changed geopolitics. (Named suez and Panama)
Reasons for lock system in Panama
Transhipment port? Role of Nicobar in transhipment
Which country will loose the most ? (Due to transhipment port being built)
Any similar projects in India ?
With Sri Lanka ?
Member 1
Many people visiting Kailash mountain, but no one returns. Is it because a particular force present? (Started as a geographical question. She was particularly referring to some force that is disappearance of people)
Magnetic anomaly?
Implications?
Member 2
Kumbh Mela? Types? Mythology
Afforestation initiatives ? (Started my mentioning the target of 33% - Chairman intervened and asked who set the target and went with the next question)
Member 3
Some recent book on history got published recently? Which is that book- No idea
Economic and cultural links of ancient South India ?
China building dam issue? How can it be solved
Studied civil engineering, took geography and teaching IR. Like why ?
Member 4
Long history of my college library and compared it with IIT. Followed by a long paragraph. Then asked how library helped students progress in college?
Chairman : Dinesh Dasa
Civil engineering marvels that changed geopolitics. (Named suez and Panama)
Reasons for lock system in Panama
Transhipment port? Role of Nicobar in transhipment
Which country will loose the most ? (Due to transhipment port being built)
Any similar projects in India ?
With Sri Lanka ?
Member 1
Many people visiting Kailash mountain, but no one returns. Is it because a particular force present? (Started as a geographical question. She was particularly referring to some force that is disappearance of people)
Magnetic anomaly?
Implications?
Member 2
Kumbh Mela? Types? Mythology
Afforestation initiatives ? (Started my mentioning the target of 33% - Chairman intervened and asked who set the target and went with the next question)
Member 3
Some recent book on history got published recently? Which is that book- No idea
Economic and cultural links of ancient South India ?
China building dam issue? How can it be solved
Studied civil engineering, took geography and teaching IR. Like why ?
Member 4
Long history of my college library and compared it with IIT. Followed by a long paragraph. Then asked how library helped students progress in college?
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Name – SJ
22nd January – Afternoon – 4th to go
DAF Keywords – Tonk, Rajasthan; B.COM (RU), Chartered Accountant, Actuarial science (CB1,2), Work Ex – Barclays (Financial Reporting Analyst), Volleyball, Quiz, Balcony Gardening, Cooking Rajasthani Cuisine
Board – Dinesh Dasa Sir
President –
1. Firstly asked How am I Doing?
2. Then a description of how aspirants coming from Jhunjhunu, Shekhawati and now Tonk (me) are coming in UPSC and reducing from big cities like Jaipur. Asked why is this so? Is it good?
3. Why Tonk remains in news?
4. Is Tonk a district? Mr. Sachin Pilot winning consecutively? Are you from Tonk district HQ? Is Tonk a semi urban area?
5. Gave 5 economic initiatives – Nationalization of Banks, LPG reforms, GST, Demonetisation and DPI. Asked me to arrange in order of their impact.
6. Asked why Nationalization as highest?
7. Why now De-Nationalization?
8. IMR, MMR of states like Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh and Andaman Nicobar is lower than richer states like GJ and MH. Why?
Advisor 1
1. Should we revitalize SAARC?
2. How can we ensure that terrorism is eliminated (Metric is asked) – whether 1 year, 2 or 10 years.
3. Stated that PM Sharif said no terror activities are funded and supported in Pakistan and Pakistan soil is not used for any such activity.
4. How would you take POK?
5. Do u think that PM Sharif would come and talk to India?.
6. Would Indian leaders agree to talk on IOK if PM sharif invites?
7. You are saying that India will not talk to Pakistan until terrorism prevails and then you said to invite Pakistan for POK talks?
8. India’s neighbourhood is in tumultuous condition and India is not talking to anyone. So, in this case how India will become voice of Global south?
9. Some questions on big brotherly attitude- Not able to recall
10. India wants to become Vishwa Bandhu, but there still exists internal security problems like Maoism. In such a scenario how would we realise our vision
11. Why this year 2026 chosen? Why not any earlier year? – Said not aware of the reason
Advisor 2
1. Happy to see someone from commerce background. Tell me 3 golden rules of accounting.- was able to recall only 1.
2. Application of above in Govt accounting
3. Have u heard IFRS 9?.
4. There is concern regarding ECL (Expected Credit losses). Banks are opposing implementation of this. Why? Don’t you think it will strengthen the Bank’s BS? What is your opinion?
5. You have missed one important institution of Tonk. It is between Niwai and Chaksu.
6. There was a news regarding this around a year ago. In such condition what would you do as DM of the district. (He told me about a rape incident in Banasthali Vidhyapeeth.)
7. How to ensure more dividend to Govt by PSUs?
Advisor 3
1. You were very well placed in 2018. Why you left Barclays and came for CSE?
2. Recently there are talks of BRICS Bank. How you see this?
3. You must heard about Mr. Trump’s attitude towards BRICS bank? How would this impact India
4. But BRICS is dominated by Russia and China
5. Don’t you think this approach of India having communication relations with everyone also has equal risk of being enemy of everyone.
6. How many balconies in your home?
7. You love doing gardening and cooking. Interesting. Good [Statement only]
Advisor 4 (Female)
1. You are from RJ. Tell me famous handicrafts.
2. Asked about saree varieties of any 3 states?
3. How would you ensure cultural handicrafts do not die?
4. Asked tell me something new
President sir intervened and stopped. Said Thank You
Board was very cordial.
Being humble, calm and honest helps. (Dharmadhikari Sir, Next IAS and Samkalp IAS)
22nd January – Afternoon – 4th to go
DAF Keywords – Tonk, Rajasthan; B.COM (RU), Chartered Accountant, Actuarial science (CB1,2), Work Ex – Barclays (Financial Reporting Analyst), Volleyball, Quiz, Balcony Gardening, Cooking Rajasthani Cuisine
Board – Dinesh Dasa Sir
President –
1. Firstly asked How am I Doing?
2. Then a description of how aspirants coming from Jhunjhunu, Shekhawati and now Tonk (me) are coming in UPSC and reducing from big cities like Jaipur. Asked why is this so? Is it good?
3. Why Tonk remains in news?
4. Is Tonk a district? Mr. Sachin Pilot winning consecutively? Are you from Tonk district HQ? Is Tonk a semi urban area?
5. Gave 5 economic initiatives – Nationalization of Banks, LPG reforms, GST, Demonetisation and DPI. Asked me to arrange in order of their impact.
6. Asked why Nationalization as highest?
7. Why now De-Nationalization?
8. IMR, MMR of states like Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh and Andaman Nicobar is lower than richer states like GJ and MH. Why?
Advisor 1
1. Should we revitalize SAARC?
2. How can we ensure that terrorism is eliminated (Metric is asked) – whether 1 year, 2 or 10 years.
3. Stated that PM Sharif said no terror activities are funded and supported in Pakistan and Pakistan soil is not used for any such activity.
4. How would you take POK?
5. Do u think that PM Sharif would come and talk to India?.
6. Would Indian leaders agree to talk on IOK if PM sharif invites?
7. You are saying that India will not talk to Pakistan until terrorism prevails and then you said to invite Pakistan for POK talks?
8. India’s neighbourhood is in tumultuous condition and India is not talking to anyone. So, in this case how India will become voice of Global south?
9. Some questions on big brotherly attitude- Not able to recall
10. India wants to become Vishwa Bandhu, but there still exists internal security problems like Maoism. In such a scenario how would we realise our vision
11. Why this year 2026 chosen? Why not any earlier year? – Said not aware of the reason
Advisor 2
1. Happy to see someone from commerce background. Tell me 3 golden rules of accounting.- was able to recall only 1.
2. Application of above in Govt accounting
3. Have u heard IFRS 9?.
4. There is concern regarding ECL (Expected Credit losses). Banks are opposing implementation of this. Why? Don’t you think it will strengthen the Bank’s BS? What is your opinion?
5. You have missed one important institution of Tonk. It is between Niwai and Chaksu.
6. There was a news regarding this around a year ago. In such condition what would you do as DM of the district. (He told me about a rape incident in Banasthali Vidhyapeeth.)
7. How to ensure more dividend to Govt by PSUs?
Advisor 3
1. You were very well placed in 2018. Why you left Barclays and came for CSE?
2. Recently there are talks of BRICS Bank. How you see this?
3. You must heard about Mr. Trump’s attitude towards BRICS bank? How would this impact India
4. But BRICS is dominated by Russia and China
5. Don’t you think this approach of India having communication relations with everyone also has equal risk of being enemy of everyone.
6. How many balconies in your home?
7. You love doing gardening and cooking. Interesting. Good [Statement only]
Advisor 4 (Female)
1. You are from RJ. Tell me famous handicrafts.
2. Asked about saree varieties of any 3 states?
3. How would you ensure cultural handicrafts do not die?
4. Asked tell me something new
President sir intervened and stopped. Said Thank You
Board was very cordial.
Being humble, calm and honest helps. (Dharmadhikari Sir, Next IAS and Samkalp IAS)
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Date: 27/1/25; Forenoon
1st to go
Board: Sheel Vardhan Singh Sir
Keywords: MBA, Feel good movies, PSIR
Chairman Sir:
Greeted me and asked me to be calm.
What are feel good movies? Any example in bollywood? (Said Lapata ladies)
Assess the character of the policeman in the movie.
Was it correct to let the girl go?
Learnings for India from Israel-Gaza war. Defence sector learnings e.g. drones?
BOARD MEMBER 1:
Hijack of aeroplane episode: did India handled the situation well or is there any suggestion? If you were the DM in such a scenario, what would you do?
BOARD MEMBER 2:
Learnings for India from Russia-Ukraine war (Replied: Self dependence in Defence sector). What is being done for this? What is the progress as of now?
What is Integrated Farming? How is it linked with the Livestock sector?
BOARD MEMBER 3:
Example of Feel Good movie in Hollywood? Discussion on that.
Compare Hollywood movies with Bollywood.
Why Bollywood movies are not popular in Oscars?
Qualities of a civil servant
Board Member 4(Female):
Why civil services?
Affirmative action in India and is it not against competition?
Do you have Seva bhav?
Chairman Sir:
Do you think that India is overtaxing? The middle class is taxed more while the poor are getting freebies?
Asked some technical MBA term. (I didn’t know)
Observations: Board was very cordial. They were all listening to my answers. Analytical questions were asked. Totally different from mock experience.
Mocks given: Samkalp, Next IAS, Chahal, Vision IAS, OnlyIAS
1st to go
Board: Sheel Vardhan Singh Sir
Keywords: MBA, Feel good movies, PSIR
Chairman Sir:
Greeted me and asked me to be calm.
What are feel good movies? Any example in bollywood? (Said Lapata ladies)
Assess the character of the policeman in the movie.
Was it correct to let the girl go?
Learnings for India from Israel-Gaza war. Defence sector learnings e.g. drones?
BOARD MEMBER 1:
Hijack of aeroplane episode: did India handled the situation well or is there any suggestion? If you were the DM in such a scenario, what would you do?
BOARD MEMBER 2:
Learnings for India from Russia-Ukraine war (Replied: Self dependence in Defence sector). What is being done for this? What is the progress as of now?
What is Integrated Farming? How is it linked with the Livestock sector?
BOARD MEMBER 3:
Example of Feel Good movie in Hollywood? Discussion on that.
Compare Hollywood movies with Bollywood.
Why Bollywood movies are not popular in Oscars?
Qualities of a civil servant
Board Member 4(Female):
Why civil services?
Affirmative action in India and is it not against competition?
Do you have Seva bhav?
Chairman Sir:
Do you think that India is overtaxing? The middle class is taxed more while the poor are getting freebies?
Asked some technical MBA term. (I didn’t know)
Observations: Board was very cordial. They were all listening to my answers. Analytical questions were asked. Totally different from mock experience.
Mocks given: Samkalp, Next IAS, Chahal, Vision IAS, OnlyIAS
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Interview - 24/01/2025
Board - Sheel Vardhan Singh Sir
DAF - NIT K, IFS, Hydroponic gardening, Hiking, Lucknow
Chairman Sir greeted me and read my daf.
1. Lucknow is called nawabo ka seher. Why. ?
Who were the prominent nawab ?
2. Difference between awadi and braj bhasa ?
3. Do you know about connection between Ayuthaya and Ram ?
4. So we have talked about the good part of lucknow. Now tell me 5 challenges which lucknow people face?
5. Have you tried lucknow briyani ? Difference between lucknow,hyderabad and kolkata briyani ?
6. How can farmers of lucknow utilise hydroponic farming ?
7. Is it scalable ? As a DM how will you promote it to those who are hesistant to use this technology ?
M1
1. natural vs artificial regeneration. Which would you prefer in the Western Ghats?
2. do you think campa fund is utilised efficiently ? why?
3. Tell me 5 law against corruption.
4. India act east policy is it going in right direction ?
M2
1. How is IIT different from NIT ?
2. Do you feel state of education system is upto the marks in India?
3. What is doctrine of harmonious construction ?
where is it applicable ?
4. You are already ifs then why going for ias ? Tell me 5 advantage of ifs over ias.
M3
1. Up is growing at very fast pace. What has changed in last 5 years?
2. what is lone wolf attack ?
3. key point of last year budget?
4. Wealth tax should be reintroduced ? Why not ?
we are not capitalistic country ?
M4
1. Last time you went to hiking and at which place ?
2. do you use compass or gps ? Name some of the best off trail hiking?
3. how we can utilise our demographic dividend ?
You mention use of tech can be done for reskilling but don't you think we are in era of smart phone and not so smart people.
Then the member smiled and seems convinced with my answer
My Observation - Board members were very cordial and supportive. They sometime grill and intimidate you but that is only to bring out your real personality.
Mock attended - total 5 mock - chahal, vajiram, vajirao, samkalp, nextias
One 2 One attended - Rahul bhaiya (Ias Pcs pathshala), Dharmadhikari Sir, Khan Sir. All one to one was very good. They help you refine your answer. Special thanks to Rahul bhaiya for giving almost 2 hours and guiding, adding value on how to structure answer to make it holistic.
This was my 4th upsc interview and one thing i feel prepare your daf thoroughly and while answering questions , complete it with some final conclusion so that board could know your point of view. It is in your hand how to make your discussion interactive.
All the best 👍
Board - Sheel Vardhan Singh Sir
DAF - NIT K, IFS, Hydroponic gardening, Hiking, Lucknow
Chairman Sir greeted me and read my daf.
1. Lucknow is called nawabo ka seher. Why. ?
Who were the prominent nawab ?
2. Difference between awadi and braj bhasa ?
3. Do you know about connection between Ayuthaya and Ram ?
4. So we have talked about the good part of lucknow. Now tell me 5 challenges which lucknow people face?
5. Have you tried lucknow briyani ? Difference between lucknow,hyderabad and kolkata briyani ?
6. How can farmers of lucknow utilise hydroponic farming ?
7. Is it scalable ? As a DM how will you promote it to those who are hesistant to use this technology ?
M1
1. natural vs artificial regeneration. Which would you prefer in the Western Ghats?
2. do you think campa fund is utilised efficiently ? why?
3. Tell me 5 law against corruption.
4. India act east policy is it going in right direction ?
M2
1. How is IIT different from NIT ?
2. Do you feel state of education system is upto the marks in India?
3. What is doctrine of harmonious construction ?
where is it applicable ?
4. You are already ifs then why going for ias ? Tell me 5 advantage of ifs over ias.
M3
1. Up is growing at very fast pace. What has changed in last 5 years?
2. what is lone wolf attack ?
3. key point of last year budget?
4. Wealth tax should be reintroduced ? Why not ?
we are not capitalistic country ?
M4
1. Last time you went to hiking and at which place ?
2. do you use compass or gps ? Name some of the best off trail hiking?
3. how we can utilise our demographic dividend ?
You mention use of tech can be done for reskilling but don't you think we are in era of smart phone and not so smart people.
Then the member smiled and seems convinced with my answer
My Observation - Board members were very cordial and supportive. They sometime grill and intimidate you but that is only to bring out your real personality.
Mock attended - total 5 mock - chahal, vajiram, vajirao, samkalp, nextias
One 2 One attended - Rahul bhaiya (Ias Pcs pathshala), Dharmadhikari Sir, Khan Sir. All one to one was very good. They help you refine your answer. Special thanks to Rahul bhaiya for giving almost 2 hours and guiding, adding value on how to structure answer to make it holistic.
This was my 4th upsc interview and one thing i feel prepare your daf thoroughly and while answering questions , complete it with some final conclusion so that board could know your point of view. It is in your hand how to make your discussion interactive.
All the best 👍
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Name: यतो धर्मस्ततो जयः
Date: 28-01-2025
Board: Sanjay Verma
Keywords: IRMS, Muzaffarpur, Siliguri, Bits Pilani, Hindi Literature, Texas instruments
Chairman:
Name one Hindi novel you would want a layman to read
Name one Hindi novel you would recommend for someone who is expert in Hindi literature
Is there any novel as good as ragdarbari
One line about places you have lived in
Which place you had the best time of your life
M1:
AI application in governance
Deepseek
India efforts in AI field
Experience in Texas instruments
Microsoft investment in AI
M2:
Where is vishwa Hindi sachivalaya
Constitutional provisions regarding hindi in constitution
Why did you take hindi literature as optional
M3:
Siliguri in which district
Famous tea brands from Siliguri
Why the bay of Bengal is called bay
Security concerns in the bay of Bengal
China aggression in South China Sea
INSTC railway connectivity
Why does China want to increase its presence in Afghanistan
India engaging with Afghanistan, is it justified?
M4:
Would you put your money on nvidia or deepseek?
Features of kalka shimla railway line as it is part of UNESCO heritage list
How can india help mauritius if there is any disaster there
Which ministry will be involved in coordinating with mauritius in this case
What trek have you done
Longest trek which has been banned
Which long treks GOI is developing
Would you join the police service if offered?
Time: 30-35 minutes
Experience: Board was cordial
Date: 28-01-2025
Board: Sanjay Verma
Keywords: IRMS, Muzaffarpur, Siliguri, Bits Pilani, Hindi Literature, Texas instruments
Chairman:
Name one Hindi novel you would want a layman to read
Name one Hindi novel you would recommend for someone who is expert in Hindi literature
Is there any novel as good as ragdarbari
One line about places you have lived in
Which place you had the best time of your life
M1:
AI application in governance
Deepseek
India efforts in AI field
Experience in Texas instruments
Microsoft investment in AI
M2:
Where is vishwa Hindi sachivalaya
Constitutional provisions regarding hindi in constitution
Why did you take hindi literature as optional
M3:
Siliguri in which district
Famous tea brands from Siliguri
Why the bay of Bengal is called bay
Security concerns in the bay of Bengal
China aggression in South China Sea
INSTC railway connectivity
Why does China want to increase its presence in Afghanistan
India engaging with Afghanistan, is it justified?
M4:
Would you put your money on nvidia or deepseek?
Features of kalka shimla railway line as it is part of UNESCO heritage list
How can india help mauritius if there is any disaster there
Which ministry will be involved in coordinating with mauritius in this case
What trek have you done
Longest trek which has been banned
Which long treks GOI is developing
Would you join the police service if offered?
Time: 30-35 minutes
Experience: Board was cordial
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Name - Tupac Shakur
Date - 28/01/25
Board - Sheel Vardhan Sir
Afternoon session - 1st to go
Keywords - Rapping and Freestyling, Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, PSIR (rest not asked)
Chairman
You have rapping as a hobby. Who was Tupac Shakur? How did he die?
How did Sidhu Moosewala die?
Is Rap and Punjabi Music same? What is major difference ( He wanted to hear about gun culture - mentioned it after some positive differences)
Have you heard about SWIFT ? What is it? Which company owns it ? (ANS - not aware)
Which countries control it ? How it is used in geopolitics? ( satisfied with my answer and added some point from his side )
M1 -
Stream in 12th - Humanities. Isn't it humanity? ( said it was default option)
Tell me difference between humanity and Humanities?
Your view on three language in education
Mother tongue
Home language vs school language
Priority to English in pvt school
Polyglot ( not aware - told me the meaning )
Who is at advantage - polyglot or person good in 1 language ( ans - variety is not a symbol of quality. Important is to communicate your ideas and views)
M2 -
2 lakh Indians leaving Citizenship. 8k are millionaires. Why? Should we try to keep them here?
What about the other people ? ( focus on HR )
What is govt doing ?
India-Iran-Armenia ( ans - INSTC). Why?
India- Brazil- SA ( could not remember ISBA)
M3-
HNI - low patriotism? ( took a stand that several factors lead to settling abroad)
So you are saying despite same tax rates in India and UAE they will still move ? (ANS - yes some would. because of various reasons)
What is freestyling ? Are you good at it?
[Chairman - Do you have a YouTube channel? What is the monetisation process]
Rise of concerts - Why? Will it stay?
Lot of punjabi music in Bollywood. Why?
M4 (Lady Member)
What are you doing since 2021? ( ans -CSE prep)
Since 2021? ( ans - Yes since May 2021)
Shaheed Bhagat Singh- which ideology, organisation and major difference with Gandhi
[Chairman - Did he believe in God?]
2 strengths of your personality
2 things you would like to improve
[ said reduce pace of my conversation- Chairman sir said so you do rapping there also. A laugh from the members and smile from me]
Chairman - Thank you. Your interview is over.
Duration : 20-25 minutes (not sure)
Experience- Limited opinion based q and DAF coverage. But attentive panel giving subtle hints. Pleasant conversation and constant eyecontacts. Ended with a light moment.
Mocks and One to One - various institutions. Helpful but try to develop habit of thinking on your feet. Helps to deal with the unexpected questions.
Date - 28/01/25
Board - Sheel Vardhan Sir
Afternoon session - 1st to go
Keywords - Rapping and Freestyling, Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, PSIR (rest not asked)
Chairman
You have rapping as a hobby. Who was Tupac Shakur? How did he die?
How did Sidhu Moosewala die?
Is Rap and Punjabi Music same? What is major difference ( He wanted to hear about gun culture - mentioned it after some positive differences)
Have you heard about SWIFT ? What is it? Which company owns it ? (ANS - not aware)
Which countries control it ? How it is used in geopolitics? ( satisfied with my answer and added some point from his side )
M1 -
Stream in 12th - Humanities. Isn't it humanity? ( said it was default option)
Tell me difference between humanity and Humanities?
Your view on three language in education
Mother tongue
Home language vs school language
Priority to English in pvt school
Polyglot ( not aware - told me the meaning )
Who is at advantage - polyglot or person good in 1 language ( ans - variety is not a symbol of quality. Important is to communicate your ideas and views)
M2 -
2 lakh Indians leaving Citizenship. 8k are millionaires. Why? Should we try to keep them here?
What about the other people ? ( focus on HR )
What is govt doing ?
India-Iran-Armenia ( ans - INSTC). Why?
India- Brazil- SA ( could not remember ISBA)
M3-
HNI - low patriotism? ( took a stand that several factors lead to settling abroad)
So you are saying despite same tax rates in India and UAE they will still move ? (ANS - yes some would. because of various reasons)
What is freestyling ? Are you good at it?
[Chairman - Do you have a YouTube channel? What is the monetisation process]
Rise of concerts - Why? Will it stay?
Lot of punjabi music in Bollywood. Why?
M4 (Lady Member)
What are you doing since 2021? ( ans -CSE prep)
Since 2021? ( ans - Yes since May 2021)
Shaheed Bhagat Singh- which ideology, organisation and major difference with Gandhi
[Chairman - Did he believe in God?]
2 strengths of your personality
2 things you would like to improve
[ said reduce pace of my conversation- Chairman sir said so you do rapping there also. A laugh from the members and smile from me]
Chairman - Thank you. Your interview is over.
Duration : 20-25 minutes (not sure)
Experience- Limited opinion based q and DAF coverage. But attentive panel giving subtle hints. Pleasant conversation and constant eyecontacts. Ended with a light moment.
Mocks and One to One - various institutions. Helpful but try to develop habit of thinking on your feet. Helps to deal with the unexpected questions.
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28/01/25 UPSC CSE 2024
Name TSR
DAF keywords - mentoring and guiding students, cooking north indian food, tableau on swacch bharat, GK competition winner, Sultanpur, Political science & IR, (22 -25 mins)
PT board - Sheel vardhan sir
Chairman sir,
Reading out loud, a science graduate, and my name welcome to this conversation.
1. As you guide and mentor students, what are the three questions they ask you most often.
2. You must have travelled in vande Bharat or shatabdi, the seat beside you is vacant, who amongst the three would you like to choose as your companion. (Roger Federer, nelson mandela and elon musk)
3. I said elon musk- then sir said... Now he is seated right beside you - tell what will be the three questions would you like to ask.
4. Sir said... I am magician, turn you to elon musk, now answer those questions.
5. Elon musk is travelling daily to sultanpur, what may be the possible reason.
6. China is adversary, competitor as well as collaborators, mention the three areas.
7. I said BRICS, sir picked the idea of dedollarisation and asked about its possibility in near future and my opinion on it.
M1
1. You prepare north indian food, your opinion on adulterants,
2. Will you recommend use of food colour,
3. How to sensitise public on this.
4. In between asked what is carcinogenic.
5. What is your speciality in preparation of food,
6. How you come to know that food you have prepared is tasty without tasting it, in continuation, which part of face you notice ( I said face after first bite) I said smile, sir said, eyes also... Everyone laughed here
7. USA's exit from WHO and its impact, can India and other countries lead from here onwards or not.
M2 (some Lt. Gen. written on id card)
1. What is so dangerous about china in terms of trade,
2. Will china be a dominant power in future, what makes you think so.
3. Some random term related to north east. I said don't know sir
4. Update on Myanmar ( i replied, thensir was asking about any recent update, which I denied as I was not aware.
5. Name new video game invented in china ( after giving lot of context and name of some drones.
M3 .
1. Recipe of other desserts apart from gazar ka halwa, which I mentioned while mentioning dishes I prepare to M1. I said few names, sir said tell me the recipe of gulab jamun. (Which I asked for replying in Hindi)
2. Tableau on swach Bharat, what makes this programme so successful.
3. Why indian cites are not clean as cities of western countries.
4. I mentioned ULBs and funds, behavioural component of public.
5. Sir asked for solution I replied solving above issues. (How you will do it) Answer was intensification of what is already being done.
M4 lady member.
1. Name of North eastern states, after this mam asked what are they called now, which I denied mam said 'Ashtalakshmi'.
2. What all are the major policies of government wrt north east.
3. What was the major implication of French revolution.
There after mam said, I can't see any update in your biodata post 2021 after your graduation, I said mam I have done masters in political science, I didn't upload marksheet as I had not received the marksheet by the time of filling up DAF. (Mam said that's why political science as optional, I had not completed by then mam said continue what you were saying,) and very recently I have been recommended to appointed as Assistant commandant and have been allocated the force CISF, (everyone became active now like shocked), I didn't mentioned it, as I am due to join next month.
Sheel vardhan sir said, your interview is over, you may go.
I have written summary of questions as every question was discussion with context in between.
Name TSR
DAF keywords - mentoring and guiding students, cooking north indian food, tableau on swacch bharat, GK competition winner, Sultanpur, Political science & IR, (22 -25 mins)
PT board - Sheel vardhan sir
Chairman sir,
Reading out loud, a science graduate, and my name welcome to this conversation.
1. As you guide and mentor students, what are the three questions they ask you most often.
2. You must have travelled in vande Bharat or shatabdi, the seat beside you is vacant, who amongst the three would you like to choose as your companion. (Roger Federer, nelson mandela and elon musk)
3. I said elon musk- then sir said... Now he is seated right beside you - tell what will be the three questions would you like to ask.
4. Sir said... I am magician, turn you to elon musk, now answer those questions.
5. Elon musk is travelling daily to sultanpur, what may be the possible reason.
6. China is adversary, competitor as well as collaborators, mention the three areas.
7. I said BRICS, sir picked the idea of dedollarisation and asked about its possibility in near future and my opinion on it.
M1
1. You prepare north indian food, your opinion on adulterants,
2. Will you recommend use of food colour,
3. How to sensitise public on this.
4. In between asked what is carcinogenic.
5. What is your speciality in preparation of food,
6. How you come to know that food you have prepared is tasty without tasting it, in continuation, which part of face you notice ( I said face after first bite) I said smile, sir said, eyes also... Everyone laughed here
7. USA's exit from WHO and its impact, can India and other countries lead from here onwards or not.
M2 (some Lt. Gen. written on id card)
1. What is so dangerous about china in terms of trade,
2. Will china be a dominant power in future, what makes you think so.
3. Some random term related to north east. I said don't know sir
4. Update on Myanmar ( i replied, thensir was asking about any recent update, which I denied as I was not aware.
5. Name new video game invented in china ( after giving lot of context and name of some drones.
M3 .
1. Recipe of other desserts apart from gazar ka halwa, which I mentioned while mentioning dishes I prepare to M1. I said few names, sir said tell me the recipe of gulab jamun. (Which I asked for replying in Hindi)
2. Tableau on swach Bharat, what makes this programme so successful.
3. Why indian cites are not clean as cities of western countries.
4. I mentioned ULBs and funds, behavioural component of public.
5. Sir asked for solution I replied solving above issues. (How you will do it) Answer was intensification of what is already being done.
M4 lady member.
1. Name of North eastern states, after this mam asked what are they called now, which I denied mam said 'Ashtalakshmi'.
2. What all are the major policies of government wrt north east.
3. What was the major implication of French revolution.
There after mam said, I can't see any update in your biodata post 2021 after your graduation, I said mam I have done masters in political science, I didn't upload marksheet as I had not received the marksheet by the time of filling up DAF. (Mam said that's why political science as optional, I had not completed by then mam said continue what you were saying,) and very recently I have been recommended to appointed as Assistant commandant and have been allocated the force CISF, (everyone became active now like shocked), I didn't mentioned it, as I am due to join next month.
Sheel vardhan sir said, your interview is over, you may go.
I have written summary of questions as every question was discussion with context in between.
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ASV
Date 28th jan
Board: Sanjay varma
Afternoon 4th
Keyword: Classical Arabic Literature, Learning French, PSIR, IFS, JNU SIS, KERALA, KOCHI, Madrasa, Calicut University.
I was going to sit without asking😄, suddenly understood the mistake and waited for permission
Chair commented on my mistake (Not going to deduct marks even if I sat😊)
Chair:
Why you don't play any sports
French and arab relation
French political philosophers and their contribution
Arab political philosophers and their contribution
Albert camus, do you know him?
Indian muslims, how different from other Muslims
First mosque in india_ ( whether in kerala or gujarat)
Sufism and kerala
Is shia more close to sufism
Which sufi centers in India
French current domestic political turmoil
Ar Rahman and Sufi songs relation (Told about new song in Aadujeevitham movie)
M2 (lady member)
-US trade war and Tarrif on China reduced, how it would impact india
Do india need to do anything in this regard?
From which Arab state india import more
(She asked some more but not remember)
M3
Which arabic literature you read
Articles in french language
Articles in english
Difficulties you faced while learning french
Why more migrants from kerala
Do you know this Arabic poetry (Did not know)
M3
Compare jnu with calicut university
Features of Kochi
Famous railways of kochi
Synagogues in kochi (mentioned jews in one answer before)
Why this synagogue is famous
-Cochi shipyard and the famous ship built there
Dean of your college department
M4
Do you speak french fluently
-Why Arab states not going to UN against Israel in Gaza war
Why iran helping palastine
Did it fail in helping Hezbollah
Do you think Iran is success in becoming the leader of Muslim world
Do you know syriani Jews
+Which Moroccan Traveller came to India during Tuglak and what he did in the court
Chair
Thankyou, your interview is over
There was a melodious music 🎵 in the room throughout the interview
25 to 30 min
Date 28th jan
Board: Sanjay varma
Afternoon 4th
Keyword: Classical Arabic Literature, Learning French, PSIR, IFS, JNU SIS, KERALA, KOCHI, Madrasa, Calicut University.
I was going to sit without asking😄, suddenly understood the mistake and waited for permission
Chair commented on my mistake (Not going to deduct marks even if I sat😊)
Chair:
Why you don't play any sports
French and arab relation
French political philosophers and their contribution
Arab political philosophers and their contribution
Albert camus, do you know him?
Indian muslims, how different from other Muslims
First mosque in india_ ( whether in kerala or gujarat)
Sufism and kerala
Is shia more close to sufism
Which sufi centers in India
French current domestic political turmoil
Ar Rahman and Sufi songs relation (Told about new song in Aadujeevitham movie)
M2 (lady member)
-US trade war and Tarrif on China reduced, how it would impact india
Do india need to do anything in this regard?
From which Arab state india import more
(She asked some more but not remember)
M3
Which arabic literature you read
Articles in french language
Articles in english
Difficulties you faced while learning french
Why more migrants from kerala
Do you know this Arabic poetry (Did not know)
M3
Compare jnu with calicut university
Features of Kochi
Famous railways of kochi
Synagogues in kochi (mentioned jews in one answer before)
Why this synagogue is famous
-Cochi shipyard and the famous ship built there
Dean of your college department
M4
Do you speak french fluently
-Why Arab states not going to UN against Israel in Gaza war
Why iran helping palastine
Did it fail in helping Hezbollah
Do you think Iran is success in becoming the leader of Muslim world
Do you know syriani Jews
+Which Moroccan Traveller came to India during Tuglak and what he did in the court
Chair
Thankyou, your interview is over
There was a melodious music 🎵 in the room throughout the interview
25 to 30 min
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Date: 24th january, 2025
Name: Anthony Gonsalves
Board: Sanjay Verma sir, forenoon (last to go)
DAF keywords: yoga, data analytics, MP, Economics, financial markets, maths optional
Chairman sir:
1. You have hobbies as yoga and reflective journaling, tell me some other interesting hobby which we would enjoy discussing
2. Do you think Indian govt has overdone in promoting yoga, for how long we would teach same thing to them for years. Doesnt india have something else to teach to world?
3. Compare the economies of Mumbai, Delhi, ahmedabad and indore ( all cities were mentioned in DAF)
4. Which among them have highest per capita GDP?
M1:
1. what is sledging?
2. Today politicians abuse each other in media, do you think it is correct?
3. What do you mean by intelligence
4. Now what is artificial intelligence?
5. Who is intellgent - human intellectual or artificial intelligence?
6. Where is maths used in AI?
7. what is demographic skew?
8. How to tackle glass ceiling?
M2:
1. What are Vedas?
2. How many and name them?
3. Tell about Rig vedic age
4. Can yoga cure mental health issues?
5. Imagine you are a RBI governor, now what would you say about why rupee is depreciating?
6. Indias GDP growth rate is expected to decrease this year, what should a foreign investor think now, to invest in india or not?
M3:
1. what is Sebi?
2. What was hindenberg?
3. Hindenburg is a short seller and a research firm at same time is it legal in India?
4. Is it legal in USA?
5. What is LTCG?
6. What is STT?
7. Purpose for levying STT?
M4:
1. Relation between cheetah and india
2. From where were cheetah brought?
3. How many were brought?
4. How many died?
5. Reasons for death?
6. Didn't we do adequate studies before bringing them?
7. What was subprime mortgage crises?
8. How it started?
9. How the bubble burst?
10. Which major company got bankrupt?
Chairman sir:
1. What is cancel culture?
2. Which group of people are doing it?
Sir, then said your interview is over.
Name: Anthony Gonsalves
Board: Sanjay Verma sir, forenoon (last to go)
DAF keywords: yoga, data analytics, MP, Economics, financial markets, maths optional
Chairman sir:
1. You have hobbies as yoga and reflective journaling, tell me some other interesting hobby which we would enjoy discussing
2. Do you think Indian govt has overdone in promoting yoga, for how long we would teach same thing to them for years. Doesnt india have something else to teach to world?
3. Compare the economies of Mumbai, Delhi, ahmedabad and indore ( all cities were mentioned in DAF)
4. Which among them have highest per capita GDP?
M1:
1. what is sledging?
2. Today politicians abuse each other in media, do you think it is correct?
3. What do you mean by intelligence
4. Now what is artificial intelligence?
5. Who is intellgent - human intellectual or artificial intelligence?
6. Where is maths used in AI?
7. what is demographic skew?
8. How to tackle glass ceiling?
M2:
1. What are Vedas?
2. How many and name them?
3. Tell about Rig vedic age
4. Can yoga cure mental health issues?
5. Imagine you are a RBI governor, now what would you say about why rupee is depreciating?
6. Indias GDP growth rate is expected to decrease this year, what should a foreign investor think now, to invest in india or not?
M3:
1. what is Sebi?
2. What was hindenberg?
3. Hindenburg is a short seller and a research firm at same time is it legal in India?
4. Is it legal in USA?
5. What is LTCG?
6. What is STT?
7. Purpose for levying STT?
M4:
1. Relation between cheetah and india
2. From where were cheetah brought?
3. How many were brought?
4. How many died?
5. Reasons for death?
6. Didn't we do adequate studies before bringing them?
7. What was subprime mortgage crises?
8. How it started?
9. How the bubble burst?
10. Which major company got bankrupt?
Chairman sir:
1. What is cancel culture?
2. Which group of people are doing it?
Sir, then said your interview is over.
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Name: ABK
Key DAF details: Dharwad, agriculture,sports.
Board:Sanjay Verma Sir.
Date:24th January, Afternoon session (2nd to go).
Chairman sir,
1) What you have been
reading these days?
2)Which kannada novel you read and what is theme of the that novel.
3)is it philosophical one?(Follow up question)
4)Name three cash crops which are remunarative?
5) What's is the current status of global geopolitical order?
Member 1(Lady)
1) what's is natural farming?
2) How is it different from organic farming with respect to fertilizer and pest control.
3) status of natural farming in India and regions where it's is practiced.
4)UGC draft notification issue
5)State law is superior or UGC regulations over vice chancellor appointment.
6) Supreme court judgements on these issues?
Member 2
1) Why Raichur is called as rice Bowl of Karnataka?
2)why Raichur is still a backward region?
3)Types of taxes in India.
4)Why agriculture income is not being taxed in India?
5)How about taxing rich Farmers.
6)Do you now RBI and how RBI is related to agriculture?
Actually this question related to priority sector lending (PSL)
Member 3
1)Talked about Indonesia President as chief guest of Republic day and ASEAN group then asked about importance of ASEAN grouping to India.
2)How to improve sports ecosystem in India?
3) Application of drones in agriculture
4) How to prevent corruption through usage of technology.
5)Asked about Digital data protection act?
6)Asked about western disturbances?
Member 4
1)Why we need to invest in defence sector?
2)What one thing Which is important for an police officer?
3) Question on national security and human rights.
4) What Dharwad is known for?
5)What is Dharwad pedha?
6)Asked abour white revolution..
Who were the persons behind it, Where dit it happen and any movie related to this.(Manthan by late Shyam Benegal)
7) asked how Shyam Benegal is related to Karnataka.
8)Name three vegetables that are not native to India.
Chairman sir:
1)What is the contribution of India to the Global agriculture economics
2)Name few agricultural economists from India.
3)Total output of agriculture in India (Foodgrains, pulses,oilseeds and fruits and vegetables)
4)Name three Most important events in last 100 years of Indian history.
Ok best of luck your interview is over.
Key DAF details: Dharwad, agriculture,sports.
Board:Sanjay Verma Sir.
Date:24th January, Afternoon session (2nd to go).
Chairman sir,
1) What you have been
reading these days?
2)Which kannada novel you read and what is theme of the that novel.
3)is it philosophical one?(Follow up question)
4)Name three cash crops which are remunarative?
5) What's is the current status of global geopolitical order?
Member 1(Lady)
1) what's is natural farming?
2) How is it different from organic farming with respect to fertilizer and pest control.
3) status of natural farming in India and regions where it's is practiced.
4)UGC draft notification issue
5)State law is superior or UGC regulations over vice chancellor appointment.
6) Supreme court judgements on these issues?
Member 2
1) Why Raichur is called as rice Bowl of Karnataka?
2)why Raichur is still a backward region?
3)Types of taxes in India.
4)Why agriculture income is not being taxed in India?
5)How about taxing rich Farmers.
6)Do you now RBI and how RBI is related to agriculture?
Actually this question related to priority sector lending (PSL)
Member 3
1)Talked about Indonesia President as chief guest of Republic day and ASEAN group then asked about importance of ASEAN grouping to India.
2)How to improve sports ecosystem in India?
3) Application of drones in agriculture
4) How to prevent corruption through usage of technology.
5)Asked about Digital data protection act?
6)Asked about western disturbances?
Member 4
1)Why we need to invest in defence sector?
2)What one thing Which is important for an police officer?
3) Question on national security and human rights.
4) What Dharwad is known for?
5)What is Dharwad pedha?
6)Asked abour white revolution..
Who were the persons behind it, Where dit it happen and any movie related to this.(Manthan by late Shyam Benegal)
7) asked how Shyam Benegal is related to Karnataka.
8)Name three vegetables that are not native to India.
Chairman sir:
1)What is the contribution of India to the Global agriculture economics
2)Name few agricultural economists from India.
3)Total output of agriculture in India (Foodgrains, pulses,oilseeds and fruits and vegetables)
4)Name three Most important events in last 100 years of Indian history.
Ok best of luck your interview is over.
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Date- 24 January 2025( Afternoon)
Name: Jai Balaji Maharaj Jai Neem karoli Baba
Key DAF details: Uttar Pradesh, Anthropology Lawn tennis, State bhawan(Delhi) Rest nothing asked from daf
Board - Lt gen Raj shukla sir
Questions asked:
Chairman
1- long monologue on poor development of UP- Asked the reason for it.
2- per capita income of UP
3- Slowdown in Tourism sector of Ayodhya.
4- Why few private players in Defence corridor.
M1
1-Again monologue on infrastructure gap between China and reason, asked the reason for it.
2- Chinese working for 90+ hours. why not Indians?
M2
1- Who is going to play in Australia open semifinal? Who might play in finals? Who should win and why(analysis for them same)
2- why visiting the state bhawan for food? What are the issue faced by them? Favorite bhawan and why?
3- Why should we choose you?
4- Why we call ourselves (bureaucrats) as service provider these days?
5- How do you handle the stress?
M3
1- List out the tribal society (ethnography) you have studied?
2- Who are the 4 NAGA tribes in North East?
3- difference between tribal administration and general administration
4- matrilineal and patrilineal tribes(definitions and examples)
5- One nation one election - Do you support or oppose?
M4( Female member)
1- What are the land port and sea ports? Name them
2- what are the icps? Name any?
3- Emission ranking of mode of transportation ( high to low)
Chairman sir then said your interview is over you can now go.
Attended nearly 6 mocks. One 2 One with Utkarsh Shukla sir(Shriram ias) was really helpful, Ravindran sir and Farees Rahman sir
Name: Jai Balaji Maharaj Jai Neem karoli Baba
Key DAF details: Uttar Pradesh, Anthropology Lawn tennis, State bhawan(Delhi) Rest nothing asked from daf
Board - Lt gen Raj shukla sir
Questions asked:
Chairman
1- long monologue on poor development of UP- Asked the reason for it.
2- per capita income of UP
3- Slowdown in Tourism sector of Ayodhya.
4- Why few private players in Defence corridor.
M1
1-Again monologue on infrastructure gap between China and reason, asked the reason for it.
2- Chinese working for 90+ hours. why not Indians?
M2
1- Who is going to play in Australia open semifinal? Who might play in finals? Who should win and why(analysis for them same)
2- why visiting the state bhawan for food? What are the issue faced by them? Favorite bhawan and why?
3- Why should we choose you?
4- Why we call ourselves (bureaucrats) as service provider these days?
5- How do you handle the stress?
M3
1- List out the tribal society (ethnography) you have studied?
2- Who are the 4 NAGA tribes in North East?
3- difference between tribal administration and general administration
4- matrilineal and patrilineal tribes(definitions and examples)
5- One nation one election - Do you support or oppose?
M4( Female member)
1- What are the land port and sea ports? Name them
2- what are the icps? Name any?
3- Emission ranking of mode of transportation ( high to low)
Chairman sir then said your interview is over you can now go.
Attended nearly 6 mocks. One 2 One with Utkarsh Shukla sir(Shriram ias) was really helpful, Ravindran sir and Farees Rahman sir
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Hon SHEELVARDHAN sir
28/01/25
MBBS , ANTHROPOLOGY, VIDARBHA (MH)
1) 3 SOCIETAL ISSUES today
2) LIFESTYLE DISEASES
3) BMI
4) WHAT TO DO
5) WHO DESPITE HIGH BMI WON BOXING- MIKE TYSON
6) COVID VACCINE HAZARD
7) GENOME SEQUENCING
8) USES AND SHOULD I DO IT?
9) GULLIAN BARE SYNDROME
M1 9) MUTATION EVOLUTION
10) RADIOLOGY IMPACT RAYS
11) MEASURES
12) HOW U WILL USE UR MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE
* why fertility centres are increasing
M2
13) MANIPUR ISSUE
14) POPPY CULTIVATION
15) HOW TO. TACKLE MENACE DRUGS
16) AUTISM ISSUE RAISING
M3 SARDAR JI SIR
17) VIDARBHA ISSUE
18) NON DEVELOPED
19)WHY MOVEMENT IS DYING
WHATS HAPPENING
20) FARMERS SUICIDE REASONS
21) STEPS TAKEN IMAPCT
22) FOOD PROCESSING SECTOR
23) WHY ANTHROPOLOGY
M4 MAM
26) NAVODAY WHY AND IT'S IMPACT
27) NAXALISM ISSUE GADCHIROLI
28) WHAT'S THE SITUATION HOW IT'S DECREASING
DEVELOPMENT
29) WHO ISSUE TRUMP
30) HOW INDIA HANDLED COVID
SIR SAID THANK YOU.. I WISHED ALL HON MEMBERS AND LEFT
REAGRDS MOCKS GIVEN :SAMKALP, NEXT IAS, VAJIRAO, CHAHAL, UNACADEMY, TATHASTU, VISION, GS SCORE, KGS,
ONE TO ONE: MAHESH BHAGWAT SIR IPS() COMPREHENSIVE DAF, PUNEET SIR ( SOMP) MOTIVATION, UTKARSH SIR, AKASHDEEP SIR( ANTHRO) ,DHARMADHIKARI SIR N GROUP DISCUSSION WITH FRNDS
BAKI IT'S TOO SUBJECTIVE AND JUST BELIEF AND GOODWILL .LETS SEE. THNX TRANSCRIPT COMMUNITY
28/01/25
MBBS , ANTHROPOLOGY, VIDARBHA (MH)
1) 3 SOCIETAL ISSUES today
2) LIFESTYLE DISEASES
3) BMI
4) WHAT TO DO
5) WHO DESPITE HIGH BMI WON BOXING- MIKE TYSON
6) COVID VACCINE HAZARD
7) GENOME SEQUENCING
8) USES AND SHOULD I DO IT?
9) GULLIAN BARE SYNDROME
M1 9) MUTATION EVOLUTION
10) RADIOLOGY IMPACT RAYS
11) MEASURES
12) HOW U WILL USE UR MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE
* why fertility centres are increasing
M2
13) MANIPUR ISSUE
14) POPPY CULTIVATION
15) HOW TO. TACKLE MENACE DRUGS
16) AUTISM ISSUE RAISING
M3 SARDAR JI SIR
17) VIDARBHA ISSUE
18) NON DEVELOPED
19)WHY MOVEMENT IS DYING
WHATS HAPPENING
20) FARMERS SUICIDE REASONS
21) STEPS TAKEN IMAPCT
22) FOOD PROCESSING SECTOR
23) WHY ANTHROPOLOGY
M4 MAM
26) NAVODAY WHY AND IT'S IMPACT
27) NAXALISM ISSUE GADCHIROLI
28) WHAT'S THE SITUATION HOW IT'S DECREASING
DEVELOPMENT
29) WHO ISSUE TRUMP
30) HOW INDIA HANDLED COVID
SIR SAID THANK YOU.. I WISHED ALL HON MEMBERS AND LEFT
REAGRDS MOCKS GIVEN :SAMKALP, NEXT IAS, VAJIRAO, CHAHAL, UNACADEMY, TATHASTU, VISION, GS SCORE, KGS,
ONE TO ONE: MAHESH BHAGWAT SIR IPS() COMPREHENSIVE DAF, PUNEET SIR ( SOMP) MOTIVATION, UTKARSH SIR, AKASHDEEP SIR( ANTHRO) ,DHARMADHIKARI SIR N GROUP DISCUSSION WITH FRNDS
BAKI IT'S TOO SUBJECTIVE AND JUST BELIEF AND GOODWILL .LETS SEE. THNX TRANSCRIPT COMMUNITY
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Board:- Dinesh Dasa sir
keywords :- latur , civil engineering, earthquake, anthropology
Chairman:-
Is everything well today?
many aspirants are getting into gym , fittness!! (seeing daf)
1. okay tell me as you are a engineer starting with how is the geology of latur , What are the sources of water to latur and what government is doing to for improving water sources?
2. what is the project of development in nagpur? (i referred to Mihan project)
3. what is the full form of mihan?
4. there is a word cargo hub in mihan’s name . why it is called a cargo hub?
5. how would you compare mihan project and gift city?
Member 1:-
1. there are earthquakes occuring due to many reasons , one of them being also due to landslides and also water seepages . due to read such things in ur studies?
2. there is more talk about earthquake mitigation , how can earthquake mitigation be done?
3. chile also has so many earthquakes but still so less damage . may be ur reasons fit there also then .
Member 2:-
1.you are from anthropology. Then tell me how have human species came to dominate all other species ?
2. what is comparison between anthropology and sociology?
3. have you read the book homosapiens ?
Member 3:-
1.There is this theory of survival of fittest ! who has given this theory?
2. what is this theory?
3. there is a thing that himalaya is shivering.. why is himalaya shivering?
4. there are 2 theories . on one hand there is increasing global warming and on the other hand they are saying ice age is returning. Do you know anything about this?
chairman sir said but shimla ke log keh rahe hai ab utni barf gir nahi rahi utne maze aah nahi rahe. then how is ice age?
Member4:- (lady member)
I will ask you only 2 questions
1. how will you use anthropology in ur administration?
Is there anything that says how everything is right everywhere! ( i explained about cultural relativism)
2. have you ever thought what has been the real cause behind the latur earthquake? were any manmade factors involved like dams n all?
thank you . your interview is over.
I m really grateful to Mahesh Bhagwat sir’s guidance and all the help from his group!!
keywords :- latur , civil engineering, earthquake, anthropology
Chairman:-
Is everything well today?
many aspirants are getting into gym , fittness!! (seeing daf)
1. okay tell me as you are a engineer starting with how is the geology of latur , What are the sources of water to latur and what government is doing to for improving water sources?
2. what is the project of development in nagpur? (i referred to Mihan project)
3. what is the full form of mihan?
4. there is a word cargo hub in mihan’s name . why it is called a cargo hub?
5. how would you compare mihan project and gift city?
Member 1:-
1. there are earthquakes occuring due to many reasons , one of them being also due to landslides and also water seepages . due to read such things in ur studies?
2. there is more talk about earthquake mitigation , how can earthquake mitigation be done?
3. chile also has so many earthquakes but still so less damage . may be ur reasons fit there also then .
Member 2:-
1.you are from anthropology. Then tell me how have human species came to dominate all other species ?
2. what is comparison between anthropology and sociology?
3. have you read the book homosapiens ?
Member 3:-
1.There is this theory of survival of fittest ! who has given this theory?
2. what is this theory?
3. there is a thing that himalaya is shivering.. why is himalaya shivering?
4. there are 2 theories . on one hand there is increasing global warming and on the other hand they are saying ice age is returning. Do you know anything about this?
chairman sir said but shimla ke log keh rahe hai ab utni barf gir nahi rahi utne maze aah nahi rahe. then how is ice age?
Member4:- (lady member)
I will ask you only 2 questions
1. how will you use anthropology in ur administration?
Is there anything that says how everything is right everywhere! ( i explained about cultural relativism)
2. have you ever thought what has been the real cause behind the latur earthquake? were any manmade factors involved like dams n all?
thank you . your interview is over.
I m really grateful to Mahesh Bhagwat sir’s guidance and all the help from his group!!
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INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT
Name- Anonymous
Date- 24-01-25
Session- forenoon
Board- Dinesh Dasa sir
Duration- 27-28 mins
DAF keywords- Agriculture, Nasik, Aurangabad, NGO- caring for HIV infected kids, not much asked from hobbies
Chairperson-
1. Tell me about Nashik ?
2. What are Sula vineyards famous for?
3. Name some varieties of grapes which go in wine making?
4. What are the types of Wines?
5. As a agriculture secretary, what will you do to promote enterprises like Sula vines in India?
6. Which ministry handles winemaking in India ? You can take a guess!
7. Asked about college, regarding chairperson of the trust,
8.
M1-
1. DAF again,
2. Why didn’t you continue with your family business?
3. Why not a agriculture scientist? Why opting for civil services?
4. Asked about Marathwada
5. What is the difference between Ajanta caves and Ellora caves?
M2-
1. As you said earlier that India is Krishi pradhan desh, then why is Agriculture lacking in contribution to GDP, production (basically why agri not able to match the growth of service sector)
2. Asked some term related to IR (not able to recall)
3. Other than agriculture, what other sectors drive Aurangabad’s economy ?
M3-
1. In capacity of IPS, how can you continue helping farmers and contribute to develop agriculture?
2. In capacity of IRS? How ?
3. Should there be Transparency in policy making or should we have anonymity ?
4. Do you think India can come up with all the necessary infrastructure for olympics 2036 in time?
M4 (lady member)-
1. You have worked with a NGO. How would you care for pregnant women having HIV?
2. Medications related to HIV patients?
3. How do people in Marathwada or Vidarbha perceive western Maharashtra ?
My observations- board members were very cordial, with smiling faces, attentively listened to all my answers,
-O2O with Mahesh Bhagwat sir (IPS), Mudit Gupta sir, Dharmadhikari sir (CMP) , Dr. Jorben sir (agriculture optional)- very useful
Mock interviews- Vajirao, vision (Faculty + bureaucratic) , one by SIAC at MH sadan, forum IAS.
Name- Anonymous
Date- 24-01-25
Session- forenoon
Board- Dinesh Dasa sir
Duration- 27-28 mins
DAF keywords- Agriculture, Nasik, Aurangabad, NGO- caring for HIV infected kids, not much asked from hobbies
Chairperson-
1. Tell me about Nashik ?
2. What are Sula vineyards famous for?
3. Name some varieties of grapes which go in wine making?
4. What are the types of Wines?
5. As a agriculture secretary, what will you do to promote enterprises like Sula vines in India?
6. Which ministry handles winemaking in India ? You can take a guess!
7. Asked about college, regarding chairperson of the trust,
8.
M1-
1. DAF again,
2. Why didn’t you continue with your family business?
3. Why not a agriculture scientist? Why opting for civil services?
4. Asked about Marathwada
5. What is the difference between Ajanta caves and Ellora caves?
M2-
1. As you said earlier that India is Krishi pradhan desh, then why is Agriculture lacking in contribution to GDP, production (basically why agri not able to match the growth of service sector)
2. Asked some term related to IR (not able to recall)
3. Other than agriculture, what other sectors drive Aurangabad’s economy ?
M3-
1. In capacity of IPS, how can you continue helping farmers and contribute to develop agriculture?
2. In capacity of IRS? How ?
3. Should there be Transparency in policy making or should we have anonymity ?
4. Do you think India can come up with all the necessary infrastructure for olympics 2036 in time?
M4 (lady member)-
1. You have worked with a NGO. How would you care for pregnant women having HIV?
2. Medications related to HIV patients?
3. How do people in Marathwada or Vidarbha perceive western Maharashtra ?
My observations- board members were very cordial, with smiling faces, attentively listened to all my answers,
-O2O with Mahesh Bhagwat sir (IPS), Mudit Gupta sir, Dharmadhikari sir (CMP) , Dr. Jorben sir (agriculture optional)- very useful
Mock interviews- Vajirao, vision (Faculty + bureaucratic) , one by SIAC at MH sadan, forum IAS.
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Name: Hi
Board: Dinesh Dasa SIr
DAF: Tamil literature, Skill development Corporation, Tamilnadu. (Nothing else is asked from the DAF)
Date: 24-01-25 (AN- around 25mins)
Chairman:
1. How are you?
2. Let us start with Tamil.
3. Why tamil language is considered as great?
4. Hindi opposition in TN
5. How will you promote Hindi in your state?
6. Why CM of TN announced 1$million for deciphering Indus script?
7. Many reports claimed there were no such evidences? Is there really any link?
( crux of the Qns - I don’t remember exact words)
Member 1:
1. I was expecting you to say “vanakkam”( tamil word for Namaste).
2. Is there any difference between Namaste and vanakkam?
3. Your expectations in Budget?
4. Follow up - High investment in industries however less jobs why?
5. How will you address the skill gaps if you are posted as DM?
6. Any 3 things you would add in NEP 2020?
(Some more questions in between - I didn’t remember)
Member 2:
1. What is the your role in mentoring? (Working profile)
2. What are the 3 main values you would expect from your students?
3. (Follow up) Modiji mentored Putin against the war - “this era is not an era for war”, whats your view on it?
4. (Follow up) you took a stand against war, but we knew many of the gods waged war? How do you see that?
5. What is Ganga Yamuna tehzeeb? ( I didn’t know - but both the member as well as chairman gave a hint)
Chairman:
1. Who is the G.O.A.T of tamil literature? Why? - Thiruvalluvar
2. How many languages it has been translated? (Follow up)
Member 3:
1. Tell me major canals of the world?
2. Where is nicaragua located? ( asked about some issue - which I didn’t know)
3. Why Chennai beach tourism was not promoted to it max?
4. Why cant we go for national level legislation for mandating skills certificates? (for workers like electricians, plumbers)
Member 4:
1. Why TN is always inward looking - Hindi agitation, NEET?
2. Hindi opposition present scenario?
3. How will you convince me to visit your district? (Madurai)
(Not much drilling, many questions were follow up, no questions from hobbies part)
Benefited a lot form the transcripts group. Thank you. All the very best.
Board: Dinesh Dasa SIr
DAF: Tamil literature, Skill development Corporation, Tamilnadu. (Nothing else is asked from the DAF)
Date: 24-01-25 (AN- around 25mins)
Chairman:
1. How are you?
2. Let us start with Tamil.
3. Why tamil language is considered as great?
4. Hindi opposition in TN
5. How will you promote Hindi in your state?
6. Why CM of TN announced 1$million for deciphering Indus script?
7. Many reports claimed there were no such evidences? Is there really any link?
( crux of the Qns - I don’t remember exact words)
Member 1:
1. I was expecting you to say “vanakkam”( tamil word for Namaste).
2. Is there any difference between Namaste and vanakkam?
3. Your expectations in Budget?
4. Follow up - High investment in industries however less jobs why?
5. How will you address the skill gaps if you are posted as DM?
6. Any 3 things you would add in NEP 2020?
(Some more questions in between - I didn’t remember)
Member 2:
1. What is the your role in mentoring? (Working profile)
2. What are the 3 main values you would expect from your students?
3. (Follow up) Modiji mentored Putin against the war - “this era is not an era for war”, whats your view on it?
4. (Follow up) you took a stand against war, but we knew many of the gods waged war? How do you see that?
5. What is Ganga Yamuna tehzeeb? ( I didn’t know - but both the member as well as chairman gave a hint)
Chairman:
1. Who is the G.O.A.T of tamil literature? Why? - Thiruvalluvar
2. How many languages it has been translated? (Follow up)
Member 3:
1. Tell me major canals of the world?
2. Where is nicaragua located? ( asked about some issue - which I didn’t know)
3. Why Chennai beach tourism was not promoted to it max?
4. Why cant we go for national level legislation for mandating skills certificates? (for workers like electricians, plumbers)
Member 4:
1. Why TN is always inward looking - Hindi agitation, NEET?
2. Hindi opposition present scenario?
3. How will you convince me to visit your district? (Madurai)
(Not much drilling, many questions were follow up, no questions from hobbies part)
Benefited a lot form the transcripts group. Thank you. All the very best.
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NAME: PARADOX
BOARD : DR DINESH DASA
CHAIRMAN: HOW YOU GOT ENTRANCE IN MILITARY SCHOOL
WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNT FROM SCHOOL
TELL ME SOMETHING ABOUT GEO POLITICAL ONGOING EVENT, THEN COUNTER QUESTIONS
WHEN I TOLD ABOUT CEASEFIRE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND PALESTINE.HE BEGUN TO ASK HIS COLLEAGUE TO CONFUSE ME.
IS DONALD TRUMP IS CERTAIN ABOUT HIS POLICY
MEMBER 1 MADAM- TELL SOMETHING APART FROM DISCIPLINE AND PUNCTUALITY (REGARDING HOUSE CAPTAIN)
HOW YOU CAN CORRELATE COMPETITION AND COLLABORATION
MEMBER 2 - VERY SOFT SPOKEN
GAVE 2-3 MINUTES OF BRIEFING
WHAT UNIQUE QUALITIES YOU WILL BRING TO ADMINSTRATION FROM EXPERIENCE OF MILITARY SCHOOL AND NDA
MEMBER3
WHO ARE ALL THOSE ILLEGAL MIGRANTS IN USA FROM INDIA
DO YOU BELIEVE THERE COULD BE PEACE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND PALESTINE
WHAT IS CORRELATION BETWEEN RUPEE DEPRECIATION AND FLEEING OF FPI
MEMBERS4
GAVE BRIEFING ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE
WHAT ARE ITS CONSEQUENCES
WHAT IS CLIMATE
WHY IT IS HAPPENING
CHAIRMAN : SIR ASKED ME DO YOU WANT TO ASK SOMETHING
I POLITELY ASKED HIM TO ASK FROM FRAMER PERSPECTIVE
HE TOLD THAT I AM APPOINTING YOU AS AGRICULTURAL SECRETARY
SUGGEST SOME INNOVATIVE WAYS SO THAT WE COULD OVERCOME CHALLENGES OF MSP
MOCK INTERVIEW
FORUM IAS ,VISION IAS ,VAJIRAM AND RAVI,SAMKALP, ONLY IAS
ONE TO ONE-RAVINDARAN SIR , ABHINANDAN SIR ,
I AM VERY GRATEFUL TO THIS TRANSCRIPT COMMUNITY WHICH HELPED ME TO PREPARE.
BOARD : DR DINESH DASA
CHAIRMAN: HOW YOU GOT ENTRANCE IN MILITARY SCHOOL
WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNT FROM SCHOOL
TELL ME SOMETHING ABOUT GEO POLITICAL ONGOING EVENT, THEN COUNTER QUESTIONS
WHEN I TOLD ABOUT CEASEFIRE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND PALESTINE.HE BEGUN TO ASK HIS COLLEAGUE TO CONFUSE ME.
IS DONALD TRUMP IS CERTAIN ABOUT HIS POLICY
MEMBER 1 MADAM- TELL SOMETHING APART FROM DISCIPLINE AND PUNCTUALITY (REGARDING HOUSE CAPTAIN)
HOW YOU CAN CORRELATE COMPETITION AND COLLABORATION
MEMBER 2 - VERY SOFT SPOKEN
GAVE 2-3 MINUTES OF BRIEFING
WHAT UNIQUE QUALITIES YOU WILL BRING TO ADMINSTRATION FROM EXPERIENCE OF MILITARY SCHOOL AND NDA
MEMBER3
WHO ARE ALL THOSE ILLEGAL MIGRANTS IN USA FROM INDIA
DO YOU BELIEVE THERE COULD BE PEACE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND PALESTINE
WHAT IS CORRELATION BETWEEN RUPEE DEPRECIATION AND FLEEING OF FPI
MEMBERS4
GAVE BRIEFING ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE
WHAT ARE ITS CONSEQUENCES
WHAT IS CLIMATE
WHY IT IS HAPPENING
CHAIRMAN : SIR ASKED ME DO YOU WANT TO ASK SOMETHING
I POLITELY ASKED HIM TO ASK FROM FRAMER PERSPECTIVE
HE TOLD THAT I AM APPOINTING YOU AS AGRICULTURAL SECRETARY
SUGGEST SOME INNOVATIVE WAYS SO THAT WE COULD OVERCOME CHALLENGES OF MSP
MOCK INTERVIEW
FORUM IAS ,VISION IAS ,VAJIRAM AND RAVI,SAMKALP, ONLY IAS
ONE TO ONE-RAVINDARAN SIR , ABHINANDAN SIR ,
I AM VERY GRATEFUL TO THIS TRANSCRIPT COMMUNITY WHICH HELPED ME TO PREPARE.
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Board: Suman Sharma Ma’am
Graduation: ME from IIT Bombay
Optional: Mathematics
Hobby: Playing cricket, kitchen Gardening ,Interest in Global Politics.
Home State: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Chairman Ma’am
Congratulations me on reaching interview stage. Then asked, How you are feeling today ?
1. What are the challenge with the ONOE ? Do you think it impacts federalism?
2. Do you think India needs UCC ? Isn’t it against the concept of secularism?
3. What is Bulldozer justice? Do you think bulldozer actions align with the principles of the rule of law? Why or why not ?
4. Being a mechanical engineer, can you name some typical issue faced by the manufacturing sector in India?
5. Are freebies in consonance with the spirit of DPSP? What’s the SC stance vis a vis freebies?
6. What are the current issues that the Indian Examination System has been facing? Why are there so many cases of leakage?
M1
1. So your hobby cricket, Do you think promoting brands through the Jersey of the Indian Cricket team is ethical ?
2. Why is Economic Growth failing to create adequate jobs ?
3. Can you provide an example that demonstrates India’s consistent support for peace rather than maintaining neutrality in international conflicts?
4. What challenge does India face in maintaining its role as a mediator in international conflicts?
5. Tell me, How can india build strong relations with Bangladesh’s new leadership?
6. Do you believe India’s Neighbourhood first policy has become ineffective in promoting peace and stability in the region?
M2
1. What's Places of Worship Act? Why so many Controversy ?
2. What's Rewri culture? What’s your Opinion? How to stop?
3. Now we are promoting Atmanirbhar Bharat. How can these sectors get a boost? Do you think it’ll actually be successful? How long will it take to see results?
4. What is growing in your kitchen garden?and Why do you like gardening?
5. What lessons of the white revolution can be applied in the agriculture sector to increase the income of farmers in India?
6. Is over reliance on MSP harmful for the agricultural sector?
7. Why you choose mathematics as optional when you have done mechanical engineering ?
M3
1. What are the problem faced by youth of up?
2. Why young people are coming more towards government services in India ?
3. Define Mathematics. Is it a branch of Science?
4. Consider me as tourist and yourself as a guide, now we are standing in front of Sangam Ghat (Prayagraj), guide me.
5. If you are asked to choose between One Nation One Election and Waqf Bill , which one will you choose and why ?
M4
1. How up government using AI to manage crowd in Mahakumbh ?
2. In India, engineers are even applying for jobs as peons? Why this craze for government jobs ?
3. Do you think engineers in India are underemployed
4. What is time poverty? Why are women more likely to face it?
5. Why suicide high in advanced regions like Kerala/Chandigarh?
6. What is growing in your kitchen garden? and Why do you like gardening?
Chairman ma’am said, your interview is over..you can go now.
Graduation: ME from IIT Bombay
Optional: Mathematics
Hobby: Playing cricket, kitchen Gardening ,Interest in Global Politics.
Home State: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Chairman Ma’am
Congratulations me on reaching interview stage. Then asked, How you are feeling today ?
1. What are the challenge with the ONOE ? Do you think it impacts federalism?
2. Do you think India needs UCC ? Isn’t it against the concept of secularism?
3. What is Bulldozer justice? Do you think bulldozer actions align with the principles of the rule of law? Why or why not ?
4. Being a mechanical engineer, can you name some typical issue faced by the manufacturing sector in India?
5. Are freebies in consonance with the spirit of DPSP? What’s the SC stance vis a vis freebies?
6. What are the current issues that the Indian Examination System has been facing? Why are there so many cases of leakage?
M1
1. So your hobby cricket, Do you think promoting brands through the Jersey of the Indian Cricket team is ethical ?
2. Why is Economic Growth failing to create adequate jobs ?
3. Can you provide an example that demonstrates India’s consistent support for peace rather than maintaining neutrality in international conflicts?
4. What challenge does India face in maintaining its role as a mediator in international conflicts?
5. Tell me, How can india build strong relations with Bangladesh’s new leadership?
6. Do you believe India’s Neighbourhood first policy has become ineffective in promoting peace and stability in the region?
M2
1. What's Places of Worship Act? Why so many Controversy ?
2. What's Rewri culture? What’s your Opinion? How to stop?
3. Now we are promoting Atmanirbhar Bharat. How can these sectors get a boost? Do you think it’ll actually be successful? How long will it take to see results?
4. What is growing in your kitchen garden?and Why do you like gardening?
5. What lessons of the white revolution can be applied in the agriculture sector to increase the income of farmers in India?
6. Is over reliance on MSP harmful for the agricultural sector?
7. Why you choose mathematics as optional when you have done mechanical engineering ?
M3
1. What are the problem faced by youth of up?
2. Why young people are coming more towards government services in India ?
3. Define Mathematics. Is it a branch of Science?
4. Consider me as tourist and yourself as a guide, now we are standing in front of Sangam Ghat (Prayagraj), guide me.
5. If you are asked to choose between One Nation One Election and Waqf Bill , which one will you choose and why ?
M4
1. How up government using AI to manage crowd in Mahakumbh ?
2. In India, engineers are even applying for jobs as peons? Why this craze for government jobs ?
3. Do you think engineers in India are underemployed
4. What is time poverty? Why are women more likely to face it?
5. Why suicide high in advanced regions like Kerala/Chandigarh?
6. What is growing in your kitchen garden? and Why do you like gardening?
Chairman ma’am said, your interview is over..you can go now.
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Name: xyz
Date: 30th Jan, 2025
Board: Sheeld Vardhan sir
DAF : BTech (ECE), IRMS, Sociology, Defence, Long distance running, Reflective journaling, singing Hindi pop songs, Pune, Jaipur, Noida
Chairman:
1. What is your timing for half marathon?
2. That's impressive. What is the distance of full marathon?
3. Do you know the story behind it?
4. What are Protestant ethics?
5. Do you think capitalists like Narayan Murthy are inspired by the Protestant ethics when they call for 90 hour work week?
6. What is moonlighting?
7. Why should civil servants not be allowed to do it? What if they want to have monetize their social media presence too?
8. What are the revolutionary schemes or laws brought about by the government which had a positive impact on ground?
9. What about RTI?
10. Many a times we see attempts to extract private information for personal vendetta through RTI? How do we oppose that?
M2:
1. Similar question regarding RTI?
2. What is the scenario of Blockchain in India? Are there any regulations over Cryptocurrency?
3. Difference in regulation regarding crypto between India and US?
M3:
1. Why did you complete 10th from Pune and 12th from Jaipur? I see you had already achieved a lot till 10th in Pune?
2. Can you tell me about the engine of Vande Bharat? Told him I'm not sure but I can talk about other specifications..
3. Is it vulnerable to cyber attacks in Vande Bharat? What are the mechanisms to prevent it?
4. Are there any mechanisms in place to prevent such attacks?
5. Is it completely indigenous or do we have technology from other countries too?
6. What are your views on demographic invasion that we are witnessing?
7. What measures have we taken to ensure that our interests are not hurt due to illegal immigration to India?
8. Why has the government not been able to push for CAA?
M4:
1. I see you've studied in Pune, Jaipur and Noida? Can you tell me what differences you saw?
2. Was your school a Jewish one? Told him it was an Anglo Indian minority educational institution
3. Tell me about the bullet train?
4. Why are we seeing considerable details?
5. Is it financially viable?
6. If it is not, then why are we continuing with it?
7. Why not between Delhi and Mumbai? Why Ahmedabad and Mumbai?
M5:
1. What is the theory of power elites?
2. Who are your favourite singers?
3. What is reflective journaling?
4. What are the key learnings you take from reflective journaling?
5. Have you heard about some restrictions Mr Donald Trump has put on the university students regarding views on the Israel- Hamas conflict? Your views?
6. Which is a political issue happening currently that interests you? I said competitive populism
7. What do you think about it?
Thank you. Your interview is over. It was very nice talking to you.
The board was cordial. No grilling. Mature discussion on wide ranging topics
Mocks: Chahal Academy, Vajirao and Ravi, one on one with Dharmadhikari Sir (Chanakya Mandal), Raveendran Sir (Vajiram)
Utility of mocks : helps with better articulation, strengthens the weak areas of DAF.
Date: 30th Jan, 2025
Board: Sheeld Vardhan sir
DAF : BTech (ECE), IRMS, Sociology, Defence, Long distance running, Reflective journaling, singing Hindi pop songs, Pune, Jaipur, Noida
Chairman:
1. What is your timing for half marathon?
2. That's impressive. What is the distance of full marathon?
3. Do you know the story behind it?
4. What are Protestant ethics?
5. Do you think capitalists like Narayan Murthy are inspired by the Protestant ethics when they call for 90 hour work week?
6. What is moonlighting?
7. Why should civil servants not be allowed to do it? What if they want to have monetize their social media presence too?
8. What are the revolutionary schemes or laws brought about by the government which had a positive impact on ground?
9. What about RTI?
10. Many a times we see attempts to extract private information for personal vendetta through RTI? How do we oppose that?
M2:
1. Similar question regarding RTI?
2. What is the scenario of Blockchain in India? Are there any regulations over Cryptocurrency?
3. Difference in regulation regarding crypto between India and US?
M3:
1. Why did you complete 10th from Pune and 12th from Jaipur? I see you had already achieved a lot till 10th in Pune?
2. Can you tell me about the engine of Vande Bharat? Told him I'm not sure but I can talk about other specifications..
3. Is it vulnerable to cyber attacks in Vande Bharat? What are the mechanisms to prevent it?
4. Are there any mechanisms in place to prevent such attacks?
5. Is it completely indigenous or do we have technology from other countries too?
6. What are your views on demographic invasion that we are witnessing?
7. What measures have we taken to ensure that our interests are not hurt due to illegal immigration to India?
8. Why has the government not been able to push for CAA?
M4:
1. I see you've studied in Pune, Jaipur and Noida? Can you tell me what differences you saw?
2. Was your school a Jewish one? Told him it was an Anglo Indian minority educational institution
3. Tell me about the bullet train?
4. Why are we seeing considerable details?
5. Is it financially viable?
6. If it is not, then why are we continuing with it?
7. Why not between Delhi and Mumbai? Why Ahmedabad and Mumbai?
M5:
1. What is the theory of power elites?
2. Who are your favourite singers?
3. What is reflective journaling?
4. What are the key learnings you take from reflective journaling?
5. Have you heard about some restrictions Mr Donald Trump has put on the university students regarding views on the Israel- Hamas conflict? Your views?
6. Which is a political issue happening currently that interests you? I said competitive populism
7. What do you think about it?
Thank you. Your interview is over. It was very nice talking to you.
The board was cordial. No grilling. Mature discussion on wide ranging topics
Mocks: Chahal Academy, Vajirao and Ravi, one on one with Dharmadhikari Sir (Chanakya Mandal), Raveendran Sir (Vajiram)
Utility of mocks : helps with better articulation, strengthens the weak areas of DAF.
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30/01/25 UPSC CSE 2024
Name
DAF keywords -Kerala, Taekwondo, Budget travelling, Statistics, Geology, Vattapattu, ecoconservation, mountain hiking
PT board - Sheel vardhan sir
Chairman sir,
Reading out loud, a science graduate, and my name welcome to this conversation.
1. What is Vattapattu
2. What is meaning of taekwondo.Difference between Taekwondo, jijitsu, karate,judo
3. Explain Kalaripayattu
4. Have you practiced it?
5. Longest trek you have done
6. How much feet
7. How many days trek
6. What are the major flora you witnessed there as ecoconservation enthusiast
7. Which is the bird usually sent to mining areas before mine
8. Have you visited any mine area
9. Do you wish to see
10. Do you know any one from Geological survey of India.Do you have contact
M1
1. Cyclones in kerala, as a geology student what can you improve on disaster management
2. Geology mining some techniques( which i didn't know)
3. Difference between GIS and D-GIS
4. Srilanka Organic farming issue
5. Is sudden transition to organic farming was a good attempt or not?
6. Can we do mixed approach- chemical and biological
M2
1. India Nepal relations
2. India conflict with nepal -2015 issue
3. Three issues with Nepal side
4. Bangladesh issues-which are border trade affected states of India
5. What is BRI
6. What is China looking through BRI
M3
1. Do India want to host 2036 olympics
2. But we don't have fund, what we will do
3. Assume you are a sports minister, bring two actions you would like to implement
4. When did you start travelling
5. How you have covered all states
6. How is your travelling? How many members
7. Budget travelling requirements
8. You are a mathematician. What is acturial science
9. AI do we need ethics in it
10. AI war performing
M4 lady member.
1. What is Kerala's recent update on health-said TFR, MMR issues
2. Budget expectatioms
3. Kerala's and india migration - reasons and impacts
4. National critical mineral policy
5. What are critical minerals, Uses
Sheel vardhan sir said, your interview is over, you may go.
Friendly board. Discussion based mode. Different from many of mocks
O2O- Shinas sir, Nikhil sir(Ilearn), Anuroop sir, jithin sir(Lead), Achut sir (fortune)
Mock-Samkalp, next, vision, pwonly, somp, drishti
Name
DAF keywords -Kerala, Taekwondo, Budget travelling, Statistics, Geology, Vattapattu, ecoconservation, mountain hiking
PT board - Sheel vardhan sir
Chairman sir,
Reading out loud, a science graduate, and my name welcome to this conversation.
1. What is Vattapattu
2. What is meaning of taekwondo.Difference between Taekwondo, jijitsu, karate,judo
3. Explain Kalaripayattu
4. Have you practiced it?
5. Longest trek you have done
6. How much feet
7. How many days trek
6. What are the major flora you witnessed there as ecoconservation enthusiast
7. Which is the bird usually sent to mining areas before mine
8. Have you visited any mine area
9. Do you wish to see
10. Do you know any one from Geological survey of India.Do you have contact
M1
1. Cyclones in kerala, as a geology student what can you improve on disaster management
2. Geology mining some techniques( which i didn't know)
3. Difference between GIS and D-GIS
4. Srilanka Organic farming issue
5. Is sudden transition to organic farming was a good attempt or not?
6. Can we do mixed approach- chemical and biological
M2
1. India Nepal relations
2. India conflict with nepal -2015 issue
3. Three issues with Nepal side
4. Bangladesh issues-which are border trade affected states of India
5. What is BRI
6. What is China looking through BRI
M3
1. Do India want to host 2036 olympics
2. But we don't have fund, what we will do
3. Assume you are a sports minister, bring two actions you would like to implement
4. When did you start travelling
5. How you have covered all states
6. How is your travelling? How many members
7. Budget travelling requirements
8. You are a mathematician. What is acturial science
9. AI do we need ethics in it
10. AI war performing
M4 lady member.
1. What is Kerala's recent update on health-said TFR, MMR issues
2. Budget expectatioms
3. Kerala's and india migration - reasons and impacts
4. National critical mineral policy
5. What are critical minerals, Uses
Sheel vardhan sir said, your interview is over, you may go.
Friendly board. Discussion based mode. Different from many of mocks
O2O- Shinas sir, Nikhil sir(Ilearn), Anuroop sir, jithin sir(Lead), Achut sir (fortune)
Mock-Samkalp, next, vision, pwonly, somp, drishti
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-Name-Lost
-date of interview-24/01/25
-Board- Sheelvardhan sir
-Session-FN-last to go
-Key words-J&K, History optional(other not asked)
Chairperson-
1) Tell me something about Kashmiriyat, Jamuriyat and Insaniyat.
2) Lal ded(from ans) from which period and century.
3) Sanskrit name of Jhelum.
4) Greek name of Jhelum.
5) Security conditions post 370
6) What about water security. What is the Indus water treaty?
7) Recent news of IWT and why India wants to make changes.
8) Why pak have isssues even if our projects are run off river?
9)Why we raise concern when China is building a dam on Brahmaputra.
M1(Lady member)
-Don't you think we should have educational criteria to be eligible for voting?
M2
-Tell me something about Sonam Wangchuk. Which movie is inspired by his story?
-What is happening in Bangladesh.
-What are the negatives and positives of this situation.
-positive for India in terms of textile business.
-Do you think B'desh would be able to ensure political stability in the coming future.
-Why India is concerned if it is improving relations with Pak.
M3
-issue of climate change in Kashmir.
-what about waste and pollution.
-why we are pushing EV's in the recent times.
-what are major challenges in EV growth.
-issue of lithium and our new findings in which region.
M4
-Discussion on the Shrine Board and should we allow the government to have control over the temple administration.
-date of interview-24/01/25
-Board- Sheelvardhan sir
-Session-FN-last to go
-Key words-J&K, History optional(other not asked)
Chairperson-
1) Tell me something about Kashmiriyat, Jamuriyat and Insaniyat.
2) Lal ded(from ans) from which period and century.
3) Sanskrit name of Jhelum.
4) Greek name of Jhelum.
5) Security conditions post 370
6) What about water security. What is the Indus water treaty?
7) Recent news of IWT and why India wants to make changes.
8) Why pak have isssues even if our projects are run off river?
9)Why we raise concern when China is building a dam on Brahmaputra.
M1(Lady member)
-Don't you think we should have educational criteria to be eligible for voting?
M2
-Tell me something about Sonam Wangchuk. Which movie is inspired by his story?
-What is happening in Bangladesh.
-What are the negatives and positives of this situation.
-positive for India in terms of textile business.
-Do you think B'desh would be able to ensure political stability in the coming future.
-Why India is concerned if it is improving relations with Pak.
M3
-issue of climate change in Kashmir.
-what about waste and pollution.
-why we are pushing EV's in the recent times.
-what are major challenges in EV growth.
-issue of lithium and our new findings in which region.
M4
-Discussion on the Shrine Board and should we allow the government to have control over the temple administration.
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Date -24th january,
Dinesh Dasa sir board ,morning slot , 3rd to go
Daf keyword - Saharanpur, edible oil , Spy and espionage book reading ,Air pistol shooting, kite flying , engaging in healthy lifestyle , commerce and accountancy optional , DU
Chairman - Dinesh dasa sir
1-what is difference between CA and CFO
2- what about CPO ?
3- what is Israel spy agency ?
4- Do you think mossad has failed to prevent hamas attack ? Why they failed ?
5- what india should learn from this war ?
6- why middle East region always in turmoil ?
7- Should we buy israel Iron dome?
8- since you have mentioned about 2 front war , our army chief once said that we face 2.5 front war , what is this .5 means ?
M1- chill person
1-what is MI6 and MI5?
2- what is Indian version of this agencies ?
3- what is difference between deterrence and defence ?
4- have you read tinker tailor Soldier Spy and who is its author ? I told him author name and book theme but not read it , then he told me do read it , it's a good book
5- what do you do in healthy lifestyle ?since you follow healthy lifestyle ? You must have fallen ill less often ?
6- when was the last time you fall ill ?
7- You do air pistol shooting ? Have you played any competitive match ?
8- tell me association of kites with scientific discovery ?
M2- lady member
1- you have got award in some packaging ? What have you done in it ?
2- crops mostly grown in your district ? What problems sugarcane farmers face ?
3- what is your district famous for ?
4- since you are into edible oil business and also follow healthy lifestyle, you will tell us better which oil is good ?
5- what is drawback of kachi ghani mustard oil
M3
1- Pakistan has nuclear bomb but it is sometimes called as Islamic bomb . Why it so ?
2- who was Abdul Qadeer khan ?
3- what do you understand of the term Islamophobia?
4-imagine you are a deputy governor of RBI and you have to set the agenda of meeting of RBi governor and corporates ? What will be the meeting agenda given the current context ?
5- Govt is talking about financial inclusion but don't you think higher credit to corporates goes against financial inclusion?
6- what is Jan dhan yojana ? What is Mudra scheme ?
M4
1- questions from commerce which I am not able to recall
2- You are a health secretary , will you ask for higher budgetary allocation or low ? How will you allocate the money ? Sir stopped me between my answer and said your interview is over , thank you
Mock - vajirao , samkalp , Chanakya mandal , sri ram ias , one to one with satyam Jain sir
Dinesh Dasa sir board ,morning slot , 3rd to go
Daf keyword - Saharanpur, edible oil , Spy and espionage book reading ,Air pistol shooting, kite flying , engaging in healthy lifestyle , commerce and accountancy optional , DU
Chairman - Dinesh dasa sir
1-what is difference between CA and CFO
2- what about CPO ?
3- what is Israel spy agency ?
4- Do you think mossad has failed to prevent hamas attack ? Why they failed ?
5- what india should learn from this war ?
6- why middle East region always in turmoil ?
7- Should we buy israel Iron dome?
8- since you have mentioned about 2 front war , our army chief once said that we face 2.5 front war , what is this .5 means ?
M1- chill person
1-what is MI6 and MI5?
2- what is Indian version of this agencies ?
3- what is difference between deterrence and defence ?
4- have you read tinker tailor Soldier Spy and who is its author ? I told him author name and book theme but not read it , then he told me do read it , it's a good book
5- what do you do in healthy lifestyle ?since you follow healthy lifestyle ? You must have fallen ill less often ?
6- when was the last time you fall ill ?
7- You do air pistol shooting ? Have you played any competitive match ?
8- tell me association of kites with scientific discovery ?
M2- lady member
1- you have got award in some packaging ? What have you done in it ?
2- crops mostly grown in your district ? What problems sugarcane farmers face ?
3- what is your district famous for ?
4- since you are into edible oil business and also follow healthy lifestyle, you will tell us better which oil is good ?
5- what is drawback of kachi ghani mustard oil
M3
1- Pakistan has nuclear bomb but it is sometimes called as Islamic bomb . Why it so ?
2- who was Abdul Qadeer khan ?
3- what do you understand of the term Islamophobia?
4-imagine you are a deputy governor of RBI and you have to set the agenda of meeting of RBi governor and corporates ? What will be the meeting agenda given the current context ?
5- Govt is talking about financial inclusion but don't you think higher credit to corporates goes against financial inclusion?
6- what is Jan dhan yojana ? What is Mudra scheme ?
M4
1- questions from commerce which I am not able to recall
2- You are a health secretary , will you ask for higher budgetary allocation or low ? How will you allocate the money ? Sir stopped me between my answer and said your interview is over , thank you
Mock - vajirao , samkalp , Chanakya mandal , sri ram ias , one to one with satyam Jain sir
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