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All he had was a will to serve the nation, a never-say-die attitude, and a heart. A courageous one.
After repeated failures, he won his final battle.
Vishal exemplifies the best in us.
When the world seemed at an end, dreams shattered, something kept him going. Here Vishal Singh shares his journey with us and gives some valuable tips for UPSC Prelims 2020.
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What comes naturally to some veterans is doubted by most first-timers. Watch Zeeshan Sir put these techniques (Tikdams) to practical use. Hopefully, these refined techniques will resonate with you.
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In this talk, we are going to discuss do’s and don’t for UPSC Prelims 2020. It is a very important topic considering the fact that very little time is left time left. In this lesson, Birendra Sir, a core mentor at Civilsdaily shares various tips obtained after taking the feedback from more than 150 students.
In this talk, we are going to discuss the following components:
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Residence – Sonipat, Haryana
Background – Computer Science, IIT Hyderabad, Worked at Goldman Sachs as Software developer, joined IRS IT recently
Hobbies – Cooking
Activities – Represented India in Japan Kiruna Bond project
Board – Bhosle sir, Afternoon, 1st to go
Chairperson – So, lets start with some warm up… about software sector.
C – Have you heard about moore’s law? How does it help? What can India do to promote chip manufacturing in the country?
C – Have your heard about n-coronavirus? How is it impacting India? What was India’s response? Is India ready to handle such epidemics?
M1
M1 – What is the principal law against terrorism? Explain it?
M1 – Have you heard of NIA? What is it’s role in terrorism? Can it sou moto take up a case? Can Central govt assign a case even if State does not agree?
M1 – Are there rules governing social media? Some discussion on it…
M2
M2 – What do you understand by green shoots in the economy?
M2 – Have you heard of IPI? (production index) What does it say about the current state of economy?
M2 – Have you heard about the Vivad se Vishwas Bill? What is it about? It has certain provision for officers to persuade taxpayers. Explain.
M3
M3 – What is the difference between nation and country?
M3 – India is nation as well as a country. Explain?
M3 – In recent days, there has been a term, nation building. What do you understand by it?
M3 – As an individual, how You and I can contribute to nation building?
M4
M4 – When did you visit Japan? Where did you visit?
M4 – What is one most important thing you like in Japan?
M4 – Did you meet government officials as well?
M4 – Can you compare Tokyo airport to any of two Indian airports?
M4 – Compare the status of sex ratio condition of Sonipat within Haryana?
C – So, you talked about Japanese being hard working and committed. Why do you think that is? Have you heard of the term Baushito?
C – So, you like to cook. When did it start? It is said that food impacts our behaviour. How?
C – Traditionally, food is classified in category and it is said that it determines our temperament. Do you know about it?
C – Gandhi Ji had said something about western civilization. Do you know? Discussion on this topic with 1-2 followups.
M1 – Murthal is in Sonipat. What is it famous for? How is the food there? Is it good? The butter that they use, is it real?
C – Whatever you say, food in Murthal is good for all of us. (Everybody laughed!)
Afternoon; Bhosle sir
3rd to go,
Cm: b easy, bring your chair closer to the table so u can write if u need to.
Q1 Weightifting hobby(did u compete)
Q2 You read non fiction,why,what did u read,what was its central theme
Q3 Women are not treated equally, they are not understood..what is your view..
Q4 About greta thunberg…do u think if she was boy, she would have got equal attention.
M1
M2. (Lady)
M3
M4
CM: Why have you left law and chosen this field
A quote of Hellen Keller, “to not have a vision is worst than not having sight” what do u think?
Another quote”you seek what you not know, but you don’t think about what you know”
How technology can reduce corruption?
Also, history is a narration of story so it is fiction or non-fiction?
Thank you.
Chairman – P.K.joshi
Date – 17 feb , Afternoon Hrs – 4.05 – 4.35
Optional – Geography , BE mechanical
Hobbies – Football
Extra curricular – Event for Acid attack victims , drought relief work – Paani foundation
Chairman – Why did you choose mechanical engineering and then why the turn towards civil services ?
C – Do you think technical domain will help you in generalistic civil services ?
C – As a geography student tell me the difference between geography and geology ?
C – tell me about the evolution of himalayas and shiwaliks ?
M1
M1 – You are DM of the district. How will you address the case of mob lynching ?
M1- what are problems of vidarbha and marathwada ? Do you think separate vidarbha demad is the solution ?
M1- Swami vivekananda’s quote about football . Do you know it ?
M1- What is India’s rank currently in football ?
M2
M2- What is the meaning of your name ?
M 2 – You are from the technical background. What do you think are the necessary changes in make in India programe and skill development ?
M2 – As geography student tell me about the significance of Tibet and POK for India ?
M2 – Why Is India lacking in football and not cricket ?Can you name Some states known for football ?
M2 – chappak movie ? What message it gave and why did it did not became successful ?
M3
M 3 – What are the reasons for economic slowdown in our country ?
M3 – how will you increase the investment in the economy ?
M3 – Do you think corporate tax cuts has really lead to infusion of money in the economy ?
M3- Why are foreign countries reluctant to invest in Manufacturing sector ?
M4
M4 – You come from Karad. Tell me about karad in 3-4 lines.
M4 – How will you stop the sale of acids ?
M4 – Do you know Beed district ? What is it known for ?
Hint – lowest sex ratio . What do you think are the reasons ? How can the female foeticide be addressed ?
M4 – Sugarcane is a water guzzling crop ? Why is it being promoted still ? Why is govt not moving away from sugarcane ?
Board: Bassi sir.
Optional sociology
Hobby – watching movies on military adventure and social issues.
Civil Engg.
Watching football and cricket.
Chairman
M1
North East security issues .
Prominent civil structures in india.
M2
Recently watched movie
Social movie
What is keto diet
Opinion on vocational education
M3
1.Do you think cricket has overshadowed other sport ?
2.How do you promote other sport as secretary
3.Why right wing has rise in Europe.
4.Why people are backing trump American first policy.
M4
1.Benefits of pre cast structures.
2.Disadvantages of pre cast structure.
3.What is pile foundation.
Board: Air Marshal Ajit Bhonsle
Qualification: Telecommunication Engineer
Optional: PSIR
Work Experience: Software Engineer
Service:IRS(C&CE) presently under EOL
Profile: Trekking, Volunteering for an NGO towards ecological restoration
Chairman (CM): Asked to explain eco-feminism
CM: From the eco-feminism point of view how different would have been Industrial Revolution if it was led by women
CM: What is your understanding of patriarchy?
CM: Does patriarchy means women have to go for many sacrifices?
CM: In the budget the FM mentioned about Networked economy and global value chain explain about it.
CM: Difference between global supply chain and global value chain
M1: Asked about the gap in my profile after I quit the job before entering service
M1: More about my NGO activity
M2: Detailed discussion about Cultural Hegemony
M2: Discussion on Islamic Terrorism
M3: GST had promised to increase GDP and solve cascading has it achieved the purpose
M3: Reason for GST collection not reaching the target and reforms required
M3: My opinion on SC judgement about Internet as a Fundamental Right
M3: How to use technology in criminal cases
M4: Asked me to explain AGR issue
M4: What will be the future of telecom industry in the context of AGR issue
M4: Terror radicalization means and ways to solve it
CM: Unemployment is a bigger issue than terrorism. Asked about unemployment status in India. Reasons for unemployment.
CM: About the issue of RCEP
CM: If you are made the person in charge to convince the government to join RCEP what will be your arguments.
CM: President in his previous year Republic Day speech had mentioned about “sense, strategy and silence of the Constitution”. What is the meaning of these terms according to you.
CM: Fit the four basic words of the Constitution viz., Justice, liberty, equality and fraternity into the above mentioned model
CM: Constitution is fully silent about the term fraternity. What’s your opinion
I am not able to recollect few more questions
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Nothing speaks more than the facts itself rather than a mere jargon. Here is a list of 5 sample questions from the upcoming Current Affairs test which will help you in identifying the standards and approach we follow. (you can skip this if you want to attempt these directly in the test).
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Q1. Consider the following statements with respect to ISRO’s satellite navigation system (NavIC):
Which of the statements mentioned above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both of them
d. Neither of them
Q2. Consider the following statements with respect HSN (Harmonised System of Nomenclature):
Which of the statements mentioned above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. All of them
Q3. An artificial satellite orbiting around the Earth does not fall down. This is so because of the attraction of Earth:
a. does not exist at such distance
b. is neutralized by the attraction of the moon
c. provides the necessary speed for its steady motion
d. provides the necessary acceleration for its motion
Q4. Accretion burst event is related to:
a. Activity related to the formation of a star
b. A sudden increase in coral reef
c. A large accumulation of rocks in Kuiper Belt
d. None of the above
Q5. As per the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act 1971:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both of them
d. Neither of them