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  • [Interview Transcripts 2018] Basist Nandan

    Sujatha Mehta Board

    Date: 13.03.2018

    Session: Afternoon

    Interview Transcript

    Chairman
    1. Tell me where you did ur graduation. What you do now.
    2. You are in pipelines of IOCL. How do you secure pipelines?
    3 What is your role in securing pipelines?
    4. Which pipelines in eastern coast you are in.
    5. You seem to be interested in sports. Do u think a large event like Olympics be held where there is no income just expenditure?
    6. Will it be good for India to host Olympics?
    7. India didn’t win any gold in Olympics and also we had a bad experience of holding commonwealth games. So why should India host such events when there is poverty and all.

    Member 1
    1. You are in iocl. Why should one invest in a refinery when we are moving towards the renewable source and electric vehicle?
    2. You are a mechanical engineer. Tell me which law of physics applies when a thermal energy is converted to mechanical energy.
    3. What is critical supercritical in a power plant?

    Member 2
    1. Tell me has 73rd and 74th amendment been good.
    2. What are problems?
    3. Women representation is just for name sake in PRI. What do you say?
    4. There is a program called employment guarantee program. Should fund from that be used in empowering grass root.
    5. Other discussions mainly on PRI.

    Member 3
    1. You are from Bhagalpur. Tell about the violence of the 1980s.
    2. What is the regulatory mechanism of oil and gas sector?
    3. In spite of so many regulations, why do fires and other hazards occur?
    4. How would you inculcate safety culture?
    5. What is energy audit? How it is done ( I said something and he said it’s not correct)

    Member 4
    1. Tell me something about the green revolution.
    2. How to have a balance between population rise and food crisis.
    3. Can GM crop be helpful in solving the food crisis?
    4. What are problems of GM Crops and solutions?

    Again Chairman
    Do you want us to ask something?
    I took a pause and said, mam, if you would like to ask something from hobby.
    She said what’s your hobby.
    Then she asked about it.
    How much time you spend on the internet.
    Your view on social media. Is it helpful?

    Ok. Thank you.

  • [Interview Transcripts 2018] Ashis Sahu

    Arvind Saxena Board

    Date: 06/03/2018
    Session: Afternoon session

    2nd last to go

    Education: B.Tech (Mech) + 4 Years work experience
    Hobbies: Jogging, Meditation, and Teaching
    State: Odisha

    Interview Transcript

    Chairman:
    1. Justin Trudeau episode.PM of a state. ..With wife and kids. … was it correct on Indian part for the kind of treatment?

    2. ‎Section of Indian diaspora called ‘Republican Hindu coalition’ in the USA supported Trump during the election. Do you think it was right on their part to use the word Hindu there?… (direct hit from the boundary)

    3. How is the diaspora community helping India?
    ‎

    Member 1 (Lady)
    1. Olive Ridley turtles. ….mass nesting timing around the year? Why are numbers decreasing? What steps has the government taken?
    2. ‎you have been in so many places around the country, what difference have you found among the people and their culture?
    3. ‎Do you think regionalism is good?
    4. ‎what should be done to promote unity in diversity?

    Member 2
    1. What is stealth aircraft? (Physics+ Aero modeling club during college)
    2. ‎Govt banned the 500 and 1000 Do he high denomination note o
    3. ‎which other countries had tried demonetization and what were the effects?
    4. ‎Any other instance when the circulation of money decreases in the market?

    Member 3
    1. You were part of BAJA SAE (college activity). What did you learn?
    2. ‎Such competitions must be encouraging entrepreneurship, Should the government be promoting it?
    3. ‎what do you like about jogging?…..have you run any marathon…..what speed do you jog?

    Member 4
    1. Changing the name of places. Is it right? Why is it done? Do you support it?
    2. ‎How to develop Odisha?

    This is all I can recall.

    The board was very cordial and allowed me to present my views. Saxena sir was as poker face as it could be. Couldn’t make anything from his face. Only time will tell…

    Wishing all of you the best of luck

  • Flagship Prelims 2018 Batch 1 & 2 | TS 23 February CA discussion

    All aspirants who are giving tomorrow’s test should discuss all there doubts/queries about any question on this thread and not in the comments section of the test

    Around 20 questions of the test can be solved using Tikdam method

    Tikdams explanations in those selected questions are given in the explanation column itself

    By closely observing those questions after every test you will gradually learn the art of Tikdams which will assist you in clearing the UPSC prelims

    Highlights of tomorrow’s test:

     

    Q.1) Consider the following statement about Accessible India campaign:

    1. Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan) is nationwide campaign that aims to make barrier free environment for persons with disabilities all over the country for safe, dignified life of Persons with Disabilities.

    2. The campaign is implemented by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a) Neither 1 nor 2
    b) 2 only
    c) Both 1 and 2
    d) 1 only

    Q.2) Consider the following statement about CriSidEx:

    1. It is India’s first MSE Sentiment Index for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

    2. The index will help to indicate the current state and expected outlook on the MSME sector every quarter.

    3. It is developed by CSO.

    Which of the following statement is/are correct?

    a) 1 and 3

    b) All of the above

    c) 2 and 3

    d) 1 and 2

     

    Q.3) Consider the following statement about Green Good Deeds” campaign:

    1. It is launched to sensitize people and students, in particular about climate change and global warming.

    2. It is launched by Environment Ministry.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a) Neither 1 nor 2

    b) 2 only

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) 1 only

     

    Q.4) Nathu-la Pass connects China with which of the following states?

    a) Arunachal Pradesh

    b) Sikkim

    c) Himachal Pradesh

    d) Uttarakhand

    Best of luck!

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  • Flagship Prelims 2018 Batch 1 & 2 | TS 22 Environment & Biodiversity discussion

    All aspirants who are giving tomorrow’s test should discuss all there doubts/queries about any question on this thread and not in the comments section of the test

    Around 20 questions of the test can be solved using Tikdam method

    Tikdams explanations in those selected questions are given in the explanation column itself

    By closely observing those questions after every test you will gradually learn the art of Tikdams which will assist you in clearing the UPSC prelims

    Highlights of tomorrow’s test:

     

    Q.1) Which of the following are the possible affects of ‘Deforestation’?

    1. It can result in an immediate lowering of ground water level.

    2. In long-term, it can result in reduction of precipitation.

    Select the correct option using the codes given below.

    a) Neither 1 nor 2

    b) 1 only

    c) 2 only

    d) Both are correct

     

    Q.2) Which of the following are the examples of ‘Natural Coastal Wetland’?

    1. Estuary

    2. Lagoon

    3. Creek

    4. Backwater

    5. Bay

    6. Coral reef

    Select the correct option using the codes given below.

    a) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

    b) 1, 2, 3 and 6 only

    c) 1 and 5 only

    d) 2, 3 and 4 only

     

    Q.3) Which of the following ecosystem produce produces pneumatophores (blind roots) to overcome respiration problem in the anaerobic conditions?

    a) Mangroves

    b) Coral Reefs

    c) Tropical rain forests

    d) Both (a) and (b)

     

    Q.4)  Consider the following statements regarding Photochemical smog (smog):

    1. One of the primary components of photochemical smog is ozone.

    2. Photochemical smog can greatly decrease ultraviolet radiation.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a) 1 only

    b) 2 only

    c) Both are correct

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Best of luck!

  • [Starts 1st April] 45 Days Super Intensive Prelims (SIP): Everything that is important nothing that is not

    Super Intensive Prelims (SIP): Everything that is important nothing that is not

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    – 1 on 1 calls: Sessions basis merit of participation within the group

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    – Covering 3 years of CA: Over 40 hours of videos + intensive notes on all subject:
    – International Organizations will be covered in Blackboard format – Watch Sample videos here: Click2watch
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    Lecture on static subjects would not focus on explaining you the concept per se but on important trivial details you tend to miss while reading the book. Generally, in prelims, the questions are asked from these trivial areas. Thus in our lectures, we will highlight these trivial very important details/facts which cannot be missed at any cost. We will cover all the basic and advanced books for explaining these issues

    To illustrate with an example:

    • Polity

    In the Statutory bodies topic in Laxmikant 1 very important fact is that while In case of appointment of CVC the collegium consists of PM, LOP and Home Minister, in case of CIC the collegium consists of PM,LOP and any Cabinet Minister appointed by PM

    • Modern History

    Similarly In case of modern history if we take the topic of Constitutional development in India , Many people get confused about when elections were introduced in British India some people think that it was started with 1892 act, however, if we closely observe we will find that in 1892, there was the system where The universities, district board, municipalities, zamindars and chambers of commerce were empowered to recommend members to provincial councils.Out of the recommended members, the GG would select the members. The use of term election is no-where used in the 1892 act.

    Or if we take another example and take the Gandhian movement and compare Non-cooperation movement with Civil disobedience movement we find that While Capitalist participation was close to nil in NCM but they participated actively in CDM

    • Indian Economy

    Similarly In case of Economics if we take the topic of Monetary Policy and compare Marginal standing facility with LAF we will find that In case of MSF Bank can maximum borrow up to 2% of its NDTL while in case of LAF Bank can borrow any amount of money as long as it has the securities to sell

    • Indian Geography

    All Indian soils are deficient in nitrogen < If any option in any prelims Question says that soil X is rich in nitrogen then it means that the statement is incorrect. We will try to focus on these trivial details of Geography in our lectures

    Schedule for Static subjects coverage via video lectures:

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  • Flagship Prelims 2018 Batch 1 & 2 | TS 21 Economics (Advanced) discussion

    All aspirants who are giving tomorrow’s test should discuss all there doubts/queries about any question on this thread and not in the comments section of the test

    Around 20 questions of the test can be solved using Tikdam method

    Tikdams explanations in those selected questions are given in the explanation column itself

    By closely observing those questions after every test you will gradually learn the art of Tikdams which will assist you in clearing the UPSC prelims

    Highlights of tomorrow’s test:

     

    Q.1) Which of the following bodies or organizations given below decides the Issue Price of Food Grains in India?

    a) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)

    b) Food Corporation of India (FCI)

    c) Commission on Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP)

    d) Ministry of Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs

     

    Q.2) Given below are some of the situations. Which of the following given below may lead to an increase in the inflow of foreign exchange in India?

    1. Devaluation of rupee

    2. Stable and low inflation in India

    Select the correct option using the code given below.

    a) 1 only

    b) 2 only

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

     

    Q.3) An increase in the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), is likely to lead to

    a) Lower interest rates

    b) Reduction in fiscal deficit

    c) Increase in Foreign Portfolio Investment

    d) Lower lending by banks

     

    Q.4) Consider the following statements about Non-bank financial companies (NBFCs)

    1. These are financial institutions that provide banking services and hold a banking license issued by RBI.

    2. NBFC cannot accept demand deposits.

    3. Deposit insurance facility of Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation is available to depositors of NBFCs.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a) 1 and 2 only

    b) 2 only

    c) 2 and 3 only

    d) 1, 2 and 3

    All the best!

  • [Interview Transcripts 2018] Madhur Binda

    Air Marshal A.S Bhonsle Sir board

    Candidate name: Madhur Binda

    Profile: MBBS graduate, sociology optional

    Belongs to: Rajasthan

    Date of interview: 19/02/18, afternoon session

    Interview started at 3:10 PM.

    Most likely ended around 3:45

    Interview Transcript

    I was the first candidate to attend the interview.

    I wished the board and they asked me to sit. They told me to be comfortable. There were few pages lying in front of me he asked me to use them before giving answers ie to think for few seconds n then answer.
    Also, he did ask in which language Hindi/English or mixed I be comfortable wrt to interview language

    Chairman

    He saw that I have graduated in 2013
    Q1. Which year have you finished your MBBS? And what you were doing after that till now?
    Q2 What do you feel about having a rural background and working in the village?
    Q3. Is government policy with respect to the rural area is good? Is any lacuna in government policies? If yes, where the gap pertains to?
    After that, he asked few questions about MBBS and about my hobby

    Member 1
    Q1 You were working in the village but most doctors don’t want to work in rural areas. Why? How can we change that attitude?
    Q2 What are the provisions of NMC? Is less representation of doctors an issue?
    Q3 What is your opinion about compulsory internship after MBBS?
    Q4 Ayush Dr being allowed to practice allopathic. Is it Good or bad?
    Q5

    Member 2
    Q1 There are so many places named as Sagar in Rajasthan Why? (I’m from Rajasthan that’s why they asked this)
    Q2 What is inter-generational equity?
    Q3. How’s equity makes sense in medical profession/health?
    Q4. Asked about some old ancient river of Rajasthan
    Q5. What is the himalayan blunder? (I was not able to answer.Actually, it was a book about Sino-Indian War of 1962)

    Member 3 (Lady member)

    Q1.She said she is biased to ask questions on the health sector. Why did you choose IAS after MBBS?
    Q2 Also how can you being ias will help say ur village. What u bring as Dr to administration.

    Q3 we here so many new products of Ayurvedic coming these days… Whats ur opinion on that also between Ayurveda n allopathic form of medicine which one do you support.

    Q4 What are the issues pertaining to Women and Child in Rajasthan? Specifically, women in general child also do Suggest some remedies.

    Member 4

    Q1 questions on name… Any famous personalities with same name.. Why they were in controversy recently.

    Q2 earlier there was no neet what was the exam that u cleared to get admission into mbbs

    Q3.Asked some questions about city of school (Ajmer). Who is the famous king of Ajmer? Why he was famous?How he died? Any role of sanyogata on his defeat?

    Q4
    Padmavat situation is example of Anomie? Is it so?
    What do you mean by anomie? Which social thinker gave the concept?

    Q5 ASER report…what is it.. Who releases it etc

    Chairman again

    Q1 You have graduated from. Govt MBBS college. Wasn’t your education subsidized? It’s Wastage of resources right? etc

    Q2 What are the advantages of being a Doctor?
    One of quality I said is being emphatic

    Q3 So can’t a person other than doctor have empathy?

    Q4 (I was dog lover) So questions about the breed…which dog do you have; Why different breed behave differently?

    Q5 Tell a joke about the dog…

    As I couldn’t he told me the joke.. That is how you know who loves you more gf or dog by locking them in box for 30 min and then observing their reaction.

    He asked my opinion on the joke.

    End of interview..

    Missed few questions if I am able to recall will post…

    Overall the board was very cordial and had better experience than mock interviews.

  • Flagship Prelims 2018 Batch 1 & 2 | TS 20 History + Art & Culture discussion

    All aspirants who are giving tomorrow’s test should discuss all there doubts/queries about any question on this thread and not in the comments section of the test

    Around 20 questions of the test can be solved using Tikdam method

    Tikdams explanations in those selected questions are given in the explanation column itself

    By closely observing those questions after every test you will gradually learn the art of Tikdams which will assist you in clearing the UPSC prelims

    Highlights of tomorrow’s test:

     

    Q.1) Which of the following Sultanate rulers is known for his world class market control and agrarian policies?

    a) Iltutmish

    b) Sher Shah Suri

    c) Alauddin Khilji

    d) Feroz Shah Tughlaq

     

    Q.2) Which of the following statements about the Sittanavasal paintings is/are correct?

    1. These paintings represent one of the best cave paintings of early medieval India based on Buddhist thought and ideologies.

    2. These paintings date to the Pandyan period i.e. 9th century AD.

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below

    a) 1 only

    b) 2 only

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

     

    Q.3) The term ‘Alarippu’ is associated with which of the following dance forms?

    a) Kuchipudi

    b) Mohiniattam

    c) Kathak

    d) Bharatnatyam

     

    Q.4) Which of the following statements is/are correct about Individual Satyagraha?

    1. Individual Satyagraha was limited, symbolic and violent in nature.

    2. Jawaharlal Nehru was the 1st individual Satyagrahi.

    3. The individual Satyagraha continued for nearly 15 months.

    4. After failure of Crips mission Gandhi ji decided to launch Individual Satyagraha.

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below

    a) 1 and 2 only

    b) 1, 3 and 4 only

    c) 1, 2, 3 and 4

    d) 3 only

    All the best!

  • Flagship Prelims 2018 Batch 1 & 2 | TS 19 January CA Discussion

    All aspirants who are giving tomorrow’s test should discuss all there doubts/queries about any question on this thread and not in the comments section of the test

    Around 20 questions of the test can be solved using Tikdam method

    Tikdams explanations in those selected questions are given in the explanation column itself

    By closely observing those questions after every test you will gradually learn the art of Tikdams which will assist you in clearing the UPSC prelims

    Highlights of tomorrow’s test:

     

    Q.1) The ‘Justice Srikrishna committee’, recently seen in news, is related to

    a) Transparency and accountability of Municipal Corporations

    b) Medical innovation in the Pharmaceutical Sector

    c) Data Protection Law

    d) Prompt corrective action (PCA)

     

    Q.2) Symbiodinium provides coral host with photosynthetic products in return for nutrients and shelter. The Symbiodinium is basically a/an

    a) Virus

    b) Amoeba

    c) Algae

    d) Macroscopic Animal

     

    Q.3) With reference to the ‘Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment) Bill, 2017’ which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1. The Bill would allow the government to take up infrastructure projects within prohibited areas around protected monuments.

    2. The Bill introduces a definition for ‘public works’, which includes the construction of any infrastructure that is financed and carried out by the central government for public purposes.

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below

    a) Neither 1 nor 2

    b) 1 only

    c) 2 only

    d) Both 1 and 2

     

    Q.4) Which of the following about the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) is incorrect?

    a) It is a fund created under an Act of the Government of India

    b) Currently, funds collected under CAMPA directly go into the Consolidated Fund of India (CFI)

    c) These funds are meant to be used by states to implement agro-forestry in non-forest land to compensate for felled forest

    d) None of the above

     

    Best of luck!