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  • Interview Transcript – Mohammed Ishrath

    Optional: PSIR

    Graduation: Civil Engg.

    Board: Smitha Nagaraj ( 30-35 min)

     

    Ch : Tell me about your village

    Ch : what agitates the people in your village?

    (Spoke about water stress and shortage of electricity)

     

    Ch: Do you think authorities neglect rural areas? On what basis they take decisions in this issue ?

    Ch: why solar is less preferred? Role of gram panchayat in it?

    Ch: as an administrator what steps will you take?

     

    M1

    M1: How India can reach 5 trillion?

    M1: From where money comes?

    M1: How to improve tax collection?

     

    M2

    M2: when vtu (my university) was formed?

    M2: how many colleges affiliated to it?

    M2: as a civil engineer, do you know any special initiative in IIT rorkee? ( i am not from IIT Rorkee)

    M2: changes in mess department when you were president? (Daf related) how quality maintained?

    M2: why you chose civil engg?

    M2: why so much illegal buildings mushrooming? How to tackle it?

    (He kept on asking more )

     

    M3

    M3: why do u like thriller movies?

    M3: how do you dilute an acid? Should acid be added to water or water to be added to acid?  ( random qs)

    M3: difference between introduction of bill in loksabha and rajya sabha?

    M3: if an architect comes with a plan for hospital in which operation theatre is in ground floor what will you do? Why?

     

    M4

    M4: if an table tennis player comes for advice to improve his game, what will you tell him?

    M4: how movies affect society? Why should be regulated? Why more use of vulgarity and abusive language in movies? How to regulate?

    M4: tell me about neighbour hood relations? Growing Chinese presence? India s response to it?

     

    Ch : you told about stable policy (when i explained about 5 trillion economy) and expect the unexpected (thriller movies ) do you think govt is doing right thing by bringing more schemes and more tax provision changes? Do you think it affect businessmen?

    Ch : even after two years gst is still not completely properly implemented? Don’t you think govt should take necessary steps before bringing changes?( i spoke about gst while explaining previous question)

     

    Thank you ishrath your interview is over.

     

    Overall cordial board..

  • UPSC Interview – “Tips & Tricks” by Sh. V. P. Singh, IRPS (Transcend: Interview Guidance Program)

     

    In this Special Session, V.P. Singh Sir shared his deep insight on the Do’s and Dont’s, Interview etiquette, and handling uncomfortable situations during UPSC interviews.

    Aspirants also got a chance for one to one discussion, DAF analysis, and clarity on a number of issues related to UPSC interviews.

    Get your Mock Interview scheduled by registering on the following link.

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  • IAS Allied Services Work Profile | Get into Best Service through UPSC DAF

     

    In this video, Sajal sir discusses job profiles of IAS & allied services that will help you choose these services better while filling DAF for UPSC Mains & Interview.

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  • Interview Guidance Program: Transcend 2019-2020

     

    This video highlights the details of this year’s Interview Guidance Program of Civilsdaily – Transcend 2019-20.

    Transcend 2019-20 Telegram Group Link

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  • How to Start IAS Interview Preparation

     

    The interview is the final hurdle before one joins the elite ranks of civil services. But, aspirants are often confused about how and when to start the prep. This video will throw light on this aspect.

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  • Civilsdaily Interview Program 2019-20 > Rise up and peak at the right moment

    Civilsdaily Interview Program 2019-20 > Rise up and peak at the right moment

    Folks,

    The importance of the 3rd round of exam – The Personal Interview, cannot be underscored. If you perform exceptionally well, it will help you compensate for any shortage in your mains score. If you do not, it will undo the hard work that you put in to get a high score in mains and impact your final result.

    It doesn’t come as a surprise that students who clear mains tend to take the interviews very lightly and don’t follow any rigorous strategy. Talk to anyone who has appeared for interviews twice and they will tell you how unpredictable they can be.

    The approach followed by coaching institutes to mock interview programs is very unstructured. You present before a panel and are asked questions one after the other. If you fail to answer them, you are asked to prepare those topics. In the next round, you are asked a completely different set of questions independent of your first round of performance.

    We want to follow a very different approach. It is not about merely answering ad-hoc questions but testing your capabilities across the following competencies.

    General 

    1. Economy

    2. International Relations

    3. Governance and social issues

    4. Current Affairs

     

    DAF Specific 

    1. Past background

    2. Hometown/state information

    3. Hobbies

    4. Your optional subject

    Hence, we have put in place a robust program in place that will help you understand weaknesses that are difficult to figure out on its own. Here is how the program will work

    1. Telegram Group for continuous engagement 

    Civilsdaily Telegram Group has created a name for itself – Read here https://www.civilsdaily.com/5-reasons-to-join-the-exclusive-telegram-group/

    You can connect with students from the same hometown/city & hobbies. This will help you collaborate and prepare these competencies better.

    The telegram group will be moderated by our panelists who will answer your general queries and post relevant questions.

    We will try to post stress-based questions regularly so you have practiced enough.

    At the same time, we will be posting videos and notes which we believe can be of help in tackling the interview program.

    2. Skye/hangouts based 1st round of Mock Interviews  

    As most of you don’t shift to Delhi immediately after the mains results are announced, we will hold an interview session via skype, understand your basic profile and try to see where you lack.

    Once you move to Delhi, you will face more rigorous rounds.

    3. 2nd-3rd round of Mock Interviews will be held offline.

    Facing the panel is an experience in itself. Go through our previous year’s mock interviews. They are much above the industry standard.

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZTYLkxalE7KU4uu9Bnm0rqCeFim9kNMO

     

    Our Panel

    We have a commitment from the following academicians, seasoned bureaucrats, and subject matter experts. They believe in our cause and are willing to put in their precious hours.

    Virendra Pratap Singh, IRPS

    Virendra Pratap Singh did is B.Tech from IIT Kharagpur in 2003. He joined the services with immense experience in the Private Sector working across domains in high profile companies like Tata Steel, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, and Tata Motors. He has consistently scored very high marks in interviews. His 2009 score of 213/300 was among the toppers.

    His insights have proved to be very helpful to aspirants appearing for exams year after year.

    Dr. Makhan Saikia 

    Dr. Saikia is an Author & Expert on International Affairs. He holds an MA & M. Phil (Pol. Sc.) from JNU and Ph.D (Globalization and Governance) from TISS, Mumbai.
    He has taught at some of the finest universities.
    Occasionally, he has written for various newspapers.
    His articles can be found here.

     

    Mr. Vipul Shrivastava, IPS

    Mr. Vipul Shrivastava did his B.Tech from IIT Powai. He was one of the highest scorers during his time. He is presently also dedicating time to help aspirants with their essay preparation.

    Dr. Vipin Garg, IAS  

    Dr. Vipin Garg is a Founding Mentor at Civilsdaily. He did his MBBS from AIIMS and then moved to the services. He was the highest scorer in CSE Interview 2016 with 209 marks. His notes and insights have been of immense help to the students.

    Mr. Rohit Pande, Consultant  Social Enterprises

    Mr. Rohit Pande is a Founding Mentor at Civilsdaily. He did his B.Tech from IIT Guwahati. After a stint in various consulting roles across top firms, he is exploring problems in the social sector and has immense ground level knowledge about issues in waste management, education, health, and financial services. His insights can be extremely useful as discussion points in the interview.

    Our faculty members who are well aware of recent trends and have immense experience with the interview rounds will also be working with you.

    Here are the links to Mock Interviews –

    Interview Enrichment Program – Mock interviews

    To enroll,

    1. Mail us your DAF with filename changed to yourname-rollnumber and subject as PDP yourname–rollnumber. 

    2. In the email, tell us what areas you feel require special attention/are most uncomfortable with.

  • Interview transcript – Anuj Sharma

    Board : Smita Nagaraj

    Background:  Electrical Engineering. Worked in a private firm for 2 years
    Home State: Delhi

    Chairman

    – What did u learnt from your job? It is not same in the government sector why come here?
    – Should we go for nuclear energy? Why protest in Kundankulam?
    – Why low sex ratio and areas?

    M1

    – What did u learn from social documentaries? (DAF)
    – Should India increase its navy budget to 30% on account of China’s presence in IOR?
    – Should Delhi be made a state?

    M2

    – What do u think of IPS?
    – Is police accessible only to the influential?
    – Two reforms in police service? Should they be armed?

    M3

    – The problem in sports in India. Why only cricket and badminton are doing well? Indicated playing sports as a hobby in DAF
    – The politicisation of federations is it right. BCCI issue?
    – Your steps as sports secretary. Sports Policy of India?

    M4

    – How to increase exports to China? Problems in manufacturing sector?
    – Steps on Delhi Pollution?

    Chairman

    – How caste affects daily interaction in people? How reservation policy and protests against it has changed it?

  • Interview transcript – Omendra Chauhan

    Board : Dr. P K Joshi

    Background: B.E. Mechanical Engg, BIT Mesra Ranchi
    5 years in Automobile MNCs.

    Chairman

    – So Omendra…you did schooling from… worked in automobile sector….(long initiation) tell me what did you do in Hyundai?
    – (contd) work profile in Toyota?
    – in Maruti?
    – How is Maruti different from Hyundai? (work culture and all)
    – What was your roles and responsibilities in these companies… (Long discussion)
    – Kanpur was known as Manchester of East…what happened to it? tell me what are the industries in Kanpur and why they are facing issues..and what kind of issues?
    – What can be done to help them?
    – What are the differences between Ranchi and Kanpur?

    M1

    – (something continued from CH related to Ranchi and Kanpur…industrial and economic growth..)
    – What is demonetisation and what happened? Positives and negatives of it?
    – What was income disclosure scheme (somewhat on the topic)..when did it happen? what happened?
    – Did demonetisation work? failures? success?….(some counter questions…)
    – Defense related industries in Kanpur? in UP? in India? (some counterqns on defense industry..)
    – long intro to question related to water deficiency situation in India….why so? what geographic climatic factors responsible for same? wht can be done?
    – (counter qn) What is river interlinking? any project? what would be its positives and negatives?

    M2 (Member who always looked dissatisfied)

    – (contd discussion on Ranchi) Why is Ranchi not developed, if it is not? What can be done? (counterqns on same)
    – Do you know about Shobhan Sarkar? What did he dream…( some news in 2013!) What did govt do? What happened there?
    – Mejakhas (in DAF)..where is it? why did you go there for schooling? What is its topography? what industries there? any new project coming there? (bad experience on this discussion…in between his reaction was you don’t know about your surroundings)

    M3

    – So you play table tennis…( I told frankly I played in school, not been playing since sometime…she smiled and said its ok) So how do you keep yourself fit? what do you play now?
    – Who are famous TT players in India?
    – What do you think is the future of Electric vehicles in India? ( Many counter qns on problems of charging, infra, industry in detail..handled pretty well)
    – Which countries currently have EV market growing? anyone in our neighbourhood?

    M4

    – (contd discussion in the EV market, future of the Automobile industry and India’s position and efforts?)
    – What kind of batteries are used in EV? Why India doesn’t have them? What issues involved in charging infra related?
    – What kind of energy requirement we will have to meet such demands in EV market? and some counter qns…
    – What kind of reforms do you suggest in industrial development? (Long discussion…about labour reforms, infra… handled this part satisfactorily I guess)

    Chairman

    OK, your interview is over.

  • Interview transcript – Mangesh

    Board: Bassi Sir

    Chairman

    – Mangesh, You have done electronics engineering a having political science optional also currently working in Bank. ( And Looked at me)
    – I said, “Yes Sir” ( I thought he is checking my confidence).
    – Tell me about Venezuela crisis
    – Tell me about the Yemen crisis
    – Developments in Nepal. Why Nepal important for us?

    M1

    – The different frequency band in communication? Many subsequent technical questions
    1G 2G 3G 4G difference.
    – GSM vs CDMA? Why CDMA not popular over GSM. Anything to do with licencing?

    M2

    – Use of robotics in Army?
    – Introduction of robotics vs job losses. Opinion
    – Why Afghanistan unstable? What are sectarian divisions? Why not normalcy restored

    M3

    – Why demand for Marathwada statehood? Reasons.
    – Difference between Marathwada movement and Vidarbha movement for statehood .
    – Similarity between Marathwada and Telangana demand.
    – What are disadvantages of adverse sex ratio ? To men and to women?
    – Why development in Bangladesh important for India?
    – Role of India diaspora.

    M4

    – What is exposure of SBI in recent PNB fraud?
    – Tell me about PNB fraud ?
    – Who should bear loss of it ?
    – What was wrong on part of other banks ? Their mistakes
    – Difference between LC and LoU.
    – What is NPA ? Steps taken for its resolution ?
    – What is insolvency and bankruptcy code ? Detailed discussion

    Chairman

    – Tell me about Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana? Details of it
    – Talk on MSP . Talk more. Any committee on it
    – Is this your photo? It’s a lovely photo Mangesh.

    Thank you.

  • Interview transcript – Vijayendra R

    Board: Ms Smita Nagaraj

    Chairman

    – It’s already two years in Service don’t you think going to IAS you will have career disadvantage ?
    – Where you posted currently ? Don’t you think compared to department , private people have better competence in AAR ? (job related )
    – What did you do in social welfare activities ?

    M1

    – How many genes avg human have ?
    – Which is smallest and largest gene ?
    – How do genes vary ? ( he was particular about SLP ) I knew a bit , it was more technical so did not venture into it .
    – Who is No 1 tennis player now ? What’s so great about federer even now ? Why is tennis not that popular in India ? What challenges it face ? Do you think politics in apex tennis association is affecting its development ?

    M2

    – What is AFSPA? Do you thing it’s violation of human rights? Do you think it’s needed in j&k ?
    – Police reforms? Do you think police has colonial mindset ? Why no reform taken?

    – police reforms ? Do you think police is more of political service than public service ?

    M3

    – Why is today special ? ( It was national science day )
    – What is your view on Karnataka flag issue ?

    M4

    – What is APA ? ( job related )
    – Why do we have APA n AAR is it not overlapping ?
    – What is your view on women’s cricket ? Who is the women cricketer who made a difference in semifinal in women’s world cricket ?

    Chairman

    – In Bangalore so many issues Gauri lankesh , Tipu sultan , and so on ? Why is it ,what is your view ? Then tipu sultan ? What you view ? Do we need to have critical thinking in school two to three views ? We just follow what is taught ?
    – Do you think we need critical thinking in department as well ?

    You interview is over.