Monday 17 February 2020

UPSC-2020 Newspaper based Interview Questions last 2 Month


PK PRAJAPAT

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Newspaper based Interview Questions

1. How will the US-Taliban negotiations impact India's Interests? Should India be more proactive in ensuring Peace in Afghanistan? What steps should the govt take? 

2. Recently there was news that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' phone was hacked by Saudi Arabia. How was the phone hacked? What is the Pegasus Spyware? Do you think the govt should make use of such technology for security purposes? How can such use be regulated? What steps have you taken to secure your phone from security threats? 

3. Do you think there has been a delay in the execution of the Nirbhaya case convicts? Should judicial and legal procedures be convict centric or victim centric? Should so many opportunities for appeal be given to Convicts, especially in cases of heinous crimes?  How can balance be ensured between Justice and Fair trial?


1. Do you think linking Aadhar with Voter ID will help in weeding out Bogus and Duplicate voters? What other measures can you suggest for the same? Can Blockchain be used?

2. Pakistan is currently on the Grey List of FATF. What does it mean? What are the implications of being on the Grey List? How does it differ from the Black List? As a Diplomat, what steps would you suggest to ensure that Pakistan is included in the Black List as is the Indian Govt's demand?

3. The US President has made a statement that he is willing to mediate between India and Pakistan, What is your opinion, should India accept mediation by the US? You say it is a bilateral issue, but we haven't been able to resolve it bilaterally for so many years,then shouldn't we think of other options? Why have we not been successful? What solution would you suggest for resolving the Kashmir issue?

4. What has the ICJ said on the Myanmar Rohingya issue? Is the direction by ICJ binding? How are ICJ decisions enforced?

5. Who is Vyomamitra? What functions will it perform? What is the difference between a humanoid robot and a traditional robot? In which other areas can we use them? Do you think they can be a threat to humans in future?


1. Brazil President was the Chief Guest for this year's Republic Day parade, What agreements were signed between India and Brazil during this visit? Why is Brazil important for India?Don't you think India's foreign policy has been too "Brazil centric" ,neglecting other Latin American countries?

2. Recently the govt has given the Padma awards. Who according to you deserves one of the Padma Awards and has not got it yet? Do you think awards and recognition is important for a Civil servant as well?

3. There is talk regarding Preparation for Tokyo Olympics, How realistic do you think are India's chances at the Olympics? As a DM, how will you promote Sports in your district? Should India bid for hosting the Olympics? If India were to bid for it,  how would you, as a Sports Secretary convince other countries regarding India's bid?

4. Everyday there are articles and news over Economic slowdown in the country. Do you think that the Economy has slowed down? On what basis can you say that? What are the reasons for this slowdown? Is it cyclic or structural? As a Finance secretary, what steps would you suggest to get the economy back in track?


1. Abhijeet Banerjee has talked about the need to bring back Wealth Tax, Do you agree with his view? Why was it abolished in the first place? How can we balance between ease of doing business and redistribution of wealth?

2. What do you understand by Stagflation? Do you think India is facing Stagflation? What are the reasons for it? Would you recommend focusing only on Growth irrespective of the Inflation in the current economic situation? How can we ensure balance between the two?

3. What is Facial recognition technology? Where is it being used in India? EU is planning to ban it, do you think we should also ban? How can it be used to improve governance?


1. Supreme court has recently said something about its powers to review rejection of mercy petition by the President. On what grounds can Supreme Court overturn the President's decision? Don't you think we should do away with mercy petitions as these can be used as a delaying tactic?

2. What is NPR? How is it different from an NRC? We already have a Census, then what is the need for a separate NPR? How NPR data can be useful in Governance? Can States refuse to implement NPR process?

3. What is your opinion on the proposed NRC? Don't you think illegal immigrants need to be identified? What steps would you suggest to deal with the issue of illegal immigration?

4. Army Chief has said that Army will be withdrawn from internal security duties in the North East. What is the actual mandate of the Army? Then why is it used for internal security? Do you think Army should be used in Anti Naxal operations?

5. Recently a stand up comedian has been banned by all the Airlines for heckling a passenger. Do you think it is a right decision? If not, then what should have been done?


1. What amendments are proposed to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act? What is your opinion on these proposed changes? Can you suggest any other changes that are required in the Act? 

2. What is the New Plan for Middle East proposed by Mr Trump? Do you think it is a workable alternative as compared to earlier plans? What are the causes for the Israel-Palestine conflict? What according to you,is the solution to it? Can India play any role? 

3. Do you think India can achieve the Goal of 5 trillion dollar economy by 2025? What steps should be taken to achieve that goal?

4. What actions can Election Commission take for violation of Model Code of Conduct? If you are appointed as Election Commissioner, what steps will you take to ensure that the Model Code of Conduct is followed? 

5. What do you understand by Sedition? Do you think the provision has been misused? Should it be repealed? What actions according to you are "Anti National"?

6. The govt has filed a petition in SC asking for enhanced compensation for Bhopal Gas Tragedy victims. What was the reason for the tragedy? Why adequate compensation was not paid at that time? What more needs to be done apart from compensation? Don't u think that apart from compensation, it is also important to bring those responsible to book? What steps has the govt taken to ensure such disasters don't happen again?


1. Andhra legislative assembly has passed a resolution to abolish it's legislative council, is it binding on the Parliament? Do you think Legislative councils have failed to serve their purpose? There are still provisions for representation to graduates and teachers in legislative council,don't u think these are outdated? What steps would you suggest to reform the councils?

2. What are the criteria for declaring a disease as a global health emergency? What are its implications? How does the virus outbreak impact the Indian economy as well?

3. Have you read the Economic Survey? Can you comment on its main ideas in a few sentences? What is the purpose of publishing the survey if most of its ideas remain on paper?

4. Survey has used a term "Ethical Wealth creation", what do you understand by it? Do you think Ethics and Wealth creation can go together? What steps should the govt take to promote ethical wealth creation? What do you understand by Thalinomics?


01.02.2020- Newspaper based Interview Questions

1. What was the objective of the Make in India scheme? Do you think it has succeeded? What is Assemble in India? It is the same thing that China did, do you think the same model can be replicated in India ? There are two streams of thought, one favours domestic consumption based growth, the other favours export based growth, which one do you think is better and why? What steps would you suggest for doubling the exports?

2. What do you understand by Ease of doing business? What steps would you suggest to get India into the top 50 rankings of the Ease of doing business index? Isn't Ease of living equally, perhaps more important? What all would it include? Suggest 5 steps that govt should take to promote ease of living?

3. Everyone agrees that there is an economic slowdown, some suggest that govt should spend more, some suggest that the govt should go for cutting back expenditure and focus on fiscal consolidation, which way do you recommend and why?

4. The Economic Survey has recommended privatisation of education sector, do you agree? Don't you think that govt intervention is necessary in health and education sectors? What is the Delhi model of education? As a DM, what steps would you take to improve the condition of govt schools and hospitals in your district? Would you send your children to a govt school?



1. How would you describe the crux of the Union Budget in one sentence? Tell us the 5 main ideas according to you in the Budget?

2. If you were tasked with preparing the budget, what more things would you have included in it?

3. Do you think it is possible to double farmer incomes by 2022? If you are the Agriculture secretary, what steps would you take for doubling farmer incomes? Agriculture is a state subject, how do you convince states to adopt reforms? The govt has set a target of 15 lakh crore for agri credit, then still why is the proportion of actual institutional credit so low?

4. The budget has talked about 100 lakh crore for infrastructure projects, where do we get the money for it? The private sector does not have money to invest, govt does not have enough money then what is to be done?

5. What is your opinion on the new personal income tax regime? Why does the govt want to gradually remove all exemptions and deductions? But will it not impact savings and investments?

6. What is your opinion on govt selling part of its stake in LIC? What is the objective behind disinvestment? Is it merely for revenue purposes? These PSU'S are called as Family silver, is it the right thing to sell them away?
  

1. What do you understand by Artificial intelligence? How will you use it in administration? What is Fourth Industrial revolution? Which were the other three? Do you think India is ready for the Fourth Industrial revolution? What steps should govt take so that India leads the revolution?

2. The govt is planning to attach medical colleges to district hospitals through PPP route,what is your opinion on this move? Do you support privatisation of healthcare? Why is there a shortage of doctors in rural areas? As a DM, how will you address shortage of doctors in your district?

3. Can the Parliament bring amendments against the Presidential address? What happens if these amendments are passed? What is the objective of a Presidential address?

4. What is Dividend distribution tax? Why was it abolished? Do you support it's abolition? There has been a demand by some that wealth tax should be reintroduced to address inequality, what do you think?

5. There is a plan to reintroduce Cheetahs in India, what do you think about it? Why did they become extinct from India? Do you think we should spend money on introducing exotic species when we don't have money to save indigenous species? What impact can it have on the ecosystem? What steps should the govt take to conserve the endangered species?
  
04.02.2020- Newspaper based Interview Questions

  1. What is India's savings rate? Why is it important? Why is it declining? What steps should be taken to improve it?
  2. What is the Sabarimala issue? What is its current status? What is your opinion, should women of all ages be allowed entry? How can we balance between freedom of religion and freedom of worship? Should Courts decide what is essential practice for a religion and what is not? Why are many women also protesting against entry? As a DM, how will you convince the opposing people about women entry? 
  3. Why was the Finance commission in news recently? Don't you think using 2011 population figures goes against those states which are better at population control? Do you think there should be a law for population control? What should the govt do to convince people to adopt population control measures? 
  4. What is the issue of Kashmiri Pandits? How can it be resolved? Do you think we are a secular country? How would you define secularism? 
05.02.2020- Newspaper based Interview Questions

1. What is the status of the Bullet train project from Mumbai to Ahmedabad?Why is there opposition to the project? What is your opinion, do you think it will benefit the people?  Do you think the project is justified in the current economic situation given that we don't have funds for basic infrastructure as well?

2. Why has India put restrictions on refined palm oil imports? Do you agree with this decision? Don't you think it leads to India being perceived as a Big Brother?

3. Govt has recently said in Court that Army troops are not yet ready to accept women commanders, What is your opinion on this? Should women be allowed to take up combat roles in the Army? Why there is opposition to the idea? Don't you think women and men are equally capable?

4. What is your opinion on creation of Joint Theatre commands? What is their purpose?What are the challenges in their creation? What more steps are required for modernization of the armed forces?

06.02.2020- Newspaper based Interview Questions

1. Is the rising defence pension bill a roadblock for modernization of armed forces? What can be the way out? Dont you think giving pensions is a wasteful expenditure? Should armed forces also come under NPS?

2. Do you support a complete ban on commercial surrogacy? What amendments would you suggest to the existing bill? What about women rights, if a woman willingly wants to be a surrogate then is it not a restriction on her rights?

3. Do you think travel and trade restrictions are the right way to deal with the Coronavirus outbreak? Do you think India should also ban entry of all Chinese nationals and those who have recently visited China into India?

4. What do you think are the chances of Donald Trump getting re-elected? Do you think his re-election will be more beneficial for India as compared to someone else? Should India support those parties and leaders of other countries who are in our favour?

5. Do you support linking Aadhar number to social media accounts? Anyways people give a lot of information to social media sites then why not Aadhar? Do you think social media should be regulated? How can it be done?


07.02.2020- Newspaper based Interview Questions

1. How can you, as a citizen, stop the spread of Fake news? What should the govt do? As a civil servant, what will you do to stop any misinformation regarding the Coronavirus?

2. What is Genome India project? How will it help genetic research? How will India benefit from this project?

3. What is the Quantum mission announced by the govt? Why is it important? How can it help the common people? What is Quantum computing?

4. How much does the govt spend on R&D? Why is the funding so less? What steps would you suggest to promote scientific R&D in the country?

5. Do you think the RBI should cut interest rates to promote growth? If you were the RBI governor, what steps would you have taken to address the Economic slowdown?


08.02.2020- Newspaper based Interview Questions

1. Do you think the Police was right in questioning  school children in Bidar over the anti CAA play? If you are an SP and such a situation arises, that some people complain to you about a play and they say it is an act of sedition, how will you proceed with the complaint?

2. Do you think we should have a Uniform civil code? What is the difference between uniform civil code and a common civil code? Don't you think a Uniform civil code will be against article 371 of the constitution, which protects cultural rights of communities in certain states? What all do you think could be included in a uniform civil code?

3. What is the objective of the Gaganyaan mission? What are the challenges of a human spaceflight mission? How will the mission help the common people?

4. Sri Lankan PM has recently arrived in India, Why is Sri Lanka important for India? Do you think Sri Lanka is tilting more towards China? What steps should we take to boost our bilateral relations? What was the 13th amendment? Has it been implemented? Do you think India should take a strong stand with respect to treatment of Sri Lankan Tamils by the govt?  How India can help in protecting the rights of Sri Lankan Tamils?


09.02.2020- Newspaper based Interview Questions

1. Recently there were assembly elections in Delhi, do you think Voting should be made compulsory? Is Voting a Right or a duty? Have you voted in all elections till now after becoming eligible? What steps would you suggest to increase voter turnout?

2. What is the Kartarpur corridor? But India has said that it will not talk with Pakistan until it stops supporting terror, Pakistan has also downgraded India's diplomatic relationship status,then how both countries are going ahead with the project? Do you think it will improve India Pakistan relations? Do you think Pakistan has some ulterior motive in supporting the corridor? What steps should India take to ensure that there is no threat to our national security?

3. Do you think it is right to block a road in order to protest? If you are the SP then what will you do in such a case? What if the protestors don't agree to shift to another venue, will you forcefully remove them?


10.02.2020- Newspaper based Interview Questions

1. What has the Supreme court recently said about Reservations? Do you support what the court has said, that it is not compulsory to give reservation in public employment? Do u think reservations in promotions are a fundamental right?  Article 335 talks about maintaining efficiency, do you think reservations have increased efficiency or decreased? What is the purpose of giving Reservations? Has it succeeded? For how long should reservations continue?( I was asked this question)

2. Do you support giving reservation on Economic grounds? What is your opinion on Maratha and Jat reservation?Should there be reservation in private sector jobs?

3. What do you understand by preventive detention? What is its objective? What is your opinion on detention of J&K political leaders under the Public safety act? Do you think preventive detention provisions have been misused? How can the use of such provisions be regulated?


11.02.2020- Newspaper based Interview Questions

1. What amendments were made to the SC/ST prevention of Atrocities Act? Why were these amendments necessary? Do you think the Act has been misused? Inspite of the Act, atrocities against SC/ST communities are increasing..Why is it so? What steps can you suggest to prevent such Atrocities?

2. Recently Oscar awards have been declared, Why Oscars are considered so prestigious? Why no Indian film has won an Oscar till now? Is the issue with the selection of films for the nominations or with the quality of Films made? Which Indian film do you think deserved to win an Oscar and why?

3. Recently India lost in the final of the Under 19 World Cup, why do you think we lost? Why is the same amount of attention not given to the Women's Cricket World Cup? If you are appointed the BCCI Secretary, what steps will you take to promote Women's Cricket in the country?

4. What do you understand by Assisted Reproductive Technologies? Why is there a need to regulate these technologies? What is the ART bill about?


12.02.2020- newspaper based Interview Questions

1. Why Assam is protesting against CAA? What is the Assam Accord? What is Clause 6 of the Accord? What measures would you suggest to implement Clause 6 of the Accord?

2. What is the Delhi model of education? Do you think it can be replicated in other parts of the country? What are the problems faced by our education sector? As HRD secretary, how will you solve these problems?

3. Do you support the policy of govt giving subsidy for power and water? Won't it lead to irrational use? Govt provides so many subsidies to the business classes then why there is opposition for giving subsidy to the poor?  Does the govt have enough money to provide these subsidies? How to balance fiscal deficit with people's welfare?

4. Do you support Free bus and metro rides for Women? What are its benefits? What other measures would you suggest to ensure women safety? As a Transport commissioner, what measures would you take to improve public transport in your region?


13.02.2020- Newspaper based Interview Questions

1. The US President is set to visit India, What is the importance of the visit? What are its expected outcomes? Why is USA important for India? How should we deal with Mr Trump? Do you think recently India US relations are on the decline as compared to our relations under Obama's presidency? What are the challenges in signing a trade deal with USA?

2. What is 5G technology? How is it different from 4G? What are the concerns being raised about Huawei? Is the govt right in allowing Huawei for the bidding process?

3. Do you think India should talk with the Taliban? Even Taliban and Afghan govt have agreed to hold talks, then why should we not talk to the Taliban? What is role of Pakistan in Afghanistan?  A deal is proposed to be signed between US and Taliban, how would you assess the chances of the deal being successful? Why is Afghanistan important for India?

4. What is your opinion on govt taking European envoys to Kashmir? Should Indian political leaders also be allowed to visit Kashmir? As a diplomat, how would you explain India's position on Kashmir to the world?

5. Why is data collection by the govt important? What are the various challenges in collecting data? What reforms according to you are needed in the process of data collection in India?

14.02.2020- Newspaper based Interview Questions

1. Do you think Supreme Court's recent order will address the issue of criminalisation of politics? Do you think this is a case of Judicial overreach? What is the reason for criminalisation of politics? Is it because honest people don't join politics? Would you like to join politics some day? What more steps would you suggest to check the criminalisation of politics?

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2. There have been instances of attacks on data collectors and enumerators, why this is so? As a DM, what steps will you take to ensure that there are no such attacks?

3. What is a Caucus? What is a Primary? Don't you think Indian political parties should also adopt these practices to elect their leaders?

15.02.2020- Newspaper based Interview Questions

1. What is AGR? What has the Supreme Court said about it? Do you agree with the Court's judgement? Don't you think it will adversely affect the telecom sector? Why are the telecom companies facing losses? If you are in a situation where there is a court order and you are the implementing authority, but you think that implementing it will not serve the larger public interest, what will you do?

2. Do you think there should be an Indian Judicial Service? What would be the benefits of such a move? What might be the challenges?

3. What is the Vivad se Vishwas scheme? Why is there so much litigation in tax related matters?  Don't you think such type of amnesty schemes will affect deterrence? As an IRS Officer, how would you convince the taxpayers to opt for this scheme rather than continue litigation? What other measures would you suggest to reduce tax litigation?

16.02.2020- Newspaper based Interview Questions

1. Why has US classified India as a developed economy? Is there any criteria to determine whether a country is developed or developing? What impact will the move have? Do you agree that India is a developed economy? Why is protectionism increasing across the world? Should India also increase import tariffs to protect domestic industries or should we open up our markets more by reducing tariffs?

2. In violent incidents, it is observed that public property is often damaged..what steps would you suggest to prevent such damage to public property? How technology can be used? do you think the administration should recover the cost of these damages from the perpetrators of such violence?

3. Why has there been an increase in incidents of Mob lynchings? Do you think it is also an indication of failure of our justice system? What steps are required to prevent such incidents?


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