State Bureau, Prayagraj. In the interviews of PCS-2024, which started from Monday in Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, the intellectual maturity, moral vision and understanding of environment, politics and technology of the future administrators were tested. In a short time of 12 to 15 minutes, the board's questions covered environment, constitutional system, application of Artificial Intelligence, international relations, economy and social sensitivity.
In the interview room, a question was asked on illegal mining in Aravalli. The candidate was asked that if he were a district official, how would he maintain a balance between environmental protection and development? How would AI be applied in this? Questions on 'Bulldozer Justice' tested the understanding of rule of law, judicial process and administrative limitations. A balanced approach was also seen on issues like internet media ban, adherence to code of conduct and fairness in elections.
Asked to clarify the difference between India-US relations, politics of pressure and strategic autonomy versus non-alignment. Questions related to AI, politics and technical understanding were also important. What is Artificial Intelligence? What is the technical foundation of machine learning? Questions like AI versus human intelligence and potential threats to humanity tested thinking on both a technical and philosophical level.
Students of Political Science stream were asked whether AI will affect democracy, election strategy and public opinion formation. Questions were raised on the constitutional status of the no-confidence motion, the role of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and election transparency. Asked to take a factual and institutional view on the allegations of 'vote theft' raised by the opposition.
SIR (Voter List Revision) was asked to be analyzed from both the perspectives of problem or purification process. Questions were also asked on global perspective and foreign policy. Conceptual clarity was sought on why prices continue to rise despite low inflation. Questions were also asked on unemployment, GDP calculation methods and actual impact of growth rate.
If you are SDM then how will you deal with the riots?
One candidate told that he was asked that if you are SDM and a riot breaks out between two communities, how will you restore peace? This question tested his quick decision making ability and sensitive leadership. Opinions were sought on the social impacts of increasing mobile use among children, so that it could be understood how future officials view the changing nature of society. The candidate working on an administrative post was asked questions on rehabilitation and crisis management of prisoners in jail.
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