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Date: 26th April 2024 3rd to go Time: 25 mins Board: Suman Sharma ma’am Keywords: Purple belt, Karate; Vice president- Rotaract; IRMS; Karnataka (rest not asked) Chairperson 1. Why not IRMS? 2. ⁠Karnataka sign board issue? 3. ⁠what is Purple revolution and where? 4. ⁠AI and it’s disruption, what will be effect, how jobs impact, what should be done? 5. ⁠Should we develop AI infrastructure as it’ll take time of atleast 4-5 years to skill ppl adequately? So should we wait? 6. ⁠What is Volcano tourism? What are your views on it? Member 1 ( MALE) 1. As a DFO how will you interact with tribals to make sure they get rights as laws are not able to give them enough rights? 2. ⁠How will you treat saline and alkaline soils? 3. ⁠Difference between global warming and climate change. 4. As a forest officer what can you do to adapt towards climate change and it’s issues? 5. ⁠more questions unable to record! Member 2 (MALE): 1. Computer modeling in Biodiversity conservation 2. ⁠In Karnataka what steps are being taken for soil moisture conservation ? 3. ⁠How are wildlife being monitored ? 4. ⁠Follow up- any particular scheme in Karnataka on faecal droppings usage? 5. Any place in karnataka where bird research is happening? 6. paddy-fish farming in Karnataka? 7. Tell me something about Silk  industry of Karnataka Member 3 (MALE): 1. What is difference between Rotary and rotaract? 2. ⁠What does Rotaract do? 3. ⁠Does Rotary support monetarily? 4. ⁠What is NSS? ( not mentioned in DAF) 5. ⁠What is motto of NSS? What is it’s logo? 6. ⁠What NSS works for? Is it also allowed at school level?

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IFoS interview Date-26 April 2024 Board - Suman Sharma Morning , 4th to go Time 20-25 minutes DAF keywords- Mechanical engg , forestry ,  Chhattisgarh Chair 1- Drones vs UAVs 2- flex fuel vehicles vs e- vehicles 3- which e-vehicle automobile company is famous 4- Tesla not coming to India , why? 5- idea of mineral tax to be imposed by states. Your opinion ?  Suggestions? 6-some questions about mining areas M2- 1-What measures will you take for soil conservation and water conservation? 2- What is CG government doing for wastelands and degraded lands? 3- name medicinal trees? 4 - medicinal plants? 5 - use of modern technology in forest conservation. 6- use of technology and applications in wildlife census 7- illegal felling M3 1-use of mechanical engineering in forestry wrt social objectives and upliftment. 2-cement industries ? 3- initiatives and measures in cement field? 4- what is CG government doing in forest field with respect to social upliftment (some link of forest + env + social ) M4 1- seperation of CG from MP 2 - what changes do you see and observe after statehood? 3- opinion on bifurcation of states 4- limitations 5- future bifurcation of UP and issues associated 6- can we use BCCI as a body for football upliftment instead of AIFF (cross questions) 7- what should be done to improve football in India Forgetting some questions Ch- Mam was smiling , engaging in nature. Other 3 Members - Not a single smile rather grim faced Overall nice experience. Free flowing conversation , no grilling. Only 1-2 counter question by M4 Mocks - Forum , Shankar , Vajiram , Path helpful

Suman sharma mam Key pointer: civil engg,yoga,Tamil Nadu ,Kerala 1) recent ramdev controversy 2)green buildings 3)recent Indian environmentalist who won award internationally? 4) is kochi and ernakulam are same? 5) name of Kerala -gods own country 6) famous fish species introduced from Europe to Kerala? 7)sericulture scope 8)scope for textiles in Tamil Nadu when compared to Andra and Kerala 9)health tourism in Kerala 10)sagarmala 11)sagar kavach 12)locations for dam considerations 13)relief and rehab act 14)patent, copyright,trademark 15) railway sleepers alternative, what innovation 16)trissur district importance 17) coimbatore district importance 18) five finger policy of China 19) string of pearl theory

Name - Azadirachta indica Board - Hon’ble Preeti Sudan maam Date - 25/04/2024 Session- Afternoon Daf keywords - IIT Kharagpur, Mining, Consulting , Rare Earth (relevant) Chairperson- 1. You are so qualified, you have even worked in USA, why do you want to join Ifos 2.Any specific reason to quit my first job ? 3. What was my work profile in that company 4. Some key achievements in that role M1. 1. Impacts of mining on environment 2. Name some rare earth elements 3. Why there importance of rare earth elements 4. Energy mix of india and how rare earth will be useful 5. Some indian mines of rare earth 6. What is india doing for rare earth mining 7. Is lithium a rare earth 8. How is lithium used in batteries ? 9. Foresty and Mining contradiction 10. Any new technology for mining of rare earth elements M2. 1. Define biodiversity 2. Some measures to mitigate impacts of mining on environment 3. What will be the impact of chinese action in South east asia 4. How is USA going to get involved se asia 5. Some more terms which i was completely unaware so i said dont know sir 6. Mining policy of india M3. 1. Explain silkiyara tunnel tragedy 2. Why marine sediments in Himalayas 3. Impacts of mining on env(question repeated by member ) 4. What is the difference betwrrn trace and criticial elememts 5. What will be the inpact of mining in Australia( I mentioned australian mine in one of my answer so i mentioned few marsupials and some impact ) 6. Few more technical questions which i cant remember Experience- since it was my 2nd interview this year (after cse) i was more confident and relaxed. Board was cordial Mocks - Samkalp, Planet geology ( Mayank sir one to one ), and Evolution ias Utility- just to feel confident and get a question bank My interview was approx 25-30 minutes. Mere pahle 15-20 min mein bhi interview over ho rhe the. So its a bit short than cse All the best everyone!

Board- Preeti Sudan mam Date - 23/04/2024 forenoon DAF pointers- Bank, backyard farming , Satara, Solapur Optionals- forestry, agricultural engineering Duration - 10-15 min Chairwoman Asked if she pronounced my name correctly. It was perfect Asked about meaning of my name Complimented my name So you worked in bank for a year and left in 2021 So why did you leave your job? What inspired you to opt for forest service? Member 1 (lady) very pleasant, soft spoken and kept smiling throughout our interaction So recently permission has been given to cut trees on Nicobar islands. What will be environmental impact of such activities? What can be solution for solving stubble burning issue? Member 2- What is difference between backyard farming and home gardening? What is grown in home gardening? What is difference between nano urea and neem coated urea? What are exhaust gases coming from engine? What disease is caused by nitrates? How do forests act as source and sink of carbon? Member 3 Why is neem coating done for urea? Tell me some important issues of Indian agriculture? Have you heard about eNAM? Isn't it solving market related issues ( follow up from my previous answer) Have you heard about ODOP? What is ODOP for Solapur district? Thank you. Your interview is over. Mocks given- Samkalp, Jamia( good range of questions), Vajiram , Shankar One to one- Shankar ( useful for general topics and forestry ), Mahesh Bhagwat sir ( very comprehensive and personalized) Board was cordial. Questions were mostly like rapid fire and only 1/2 follow ups.

Name: Acinonyx jubatus 🐆 Interview board: Shri Sanjay Verma 23/04/2024. 2nd to go in forenoon session. Duration: approx. 35 mins Daf keywords: Himachal, IIT Mandi, Oil and Gas, Mechanical, Guitar, Budget Travelling, Reading about aircraft engine technologies. Ch: 1. How many cities have you lived? 2. Which city you liked the most? 3. What is Peak Oil and Peak Tourism (dint know exactly) 4. Budget travelling is problematic. People tend to litter the places. What do you think? 5. Famous guitarists of India? 6. Guitarists you like ? 7. Associated with any band ? 8. Which band you liked the most and why? M1 (lady member): 1. Which NP/WLS/RF/PF you have visited ? 2. Follow up : 5 tree species. Use of rhododendron. 3. What will you do if you are lost in forest? 4. What will you eat to survive ? 5. Do you trek? 6. Length of the last trek? 7. What did you observe on the trek? 8. Follow up details. M2: 1. What do you think of forest weeping ? 2. Tell the reasons for the forest degradation. 3. Who wrote "While my guitar gently weeps.."? 4. Who is Freddie Mercury ? 5. With which band is he associated? 6. Tell a famous song of that band. 7. Follow up: what do you mean by Bohemian in 'Bohemian Rhapsody'? 8. Tell me two innovative things which you will do for protection of forests. 9. Follow up. M3: 1. What forest resources could be used for manufacturing biofuels? 2. The yield of Jatropha is low. Any other resources ? 3. How can montane forests particularly be used for generating biofuels? 4. Why was Manali in the news last year? 5. Cause of floods? 6. How will you respond, as a DFO, to encroachments along the floodplains of the river by hotel owners? 7. How will you specifically solve the issue of leopard attacks and monkey attacks in the Himalayas ? 8. What will you do for ecotourism? 9. Some follow up questions. Ch: 1. I think engines are becoming redundant. What's your take? 2. Follow up and countering of 3-4 questions. Then, abruptly, 3. Tell me 3 inventions which have transformed the cultural space. 4. Okay your interview is over. Observations: Heavily DAF based with inclination on forestry and a pinch of CA. Chairman Sir very keenly observing throughout. Utility: O2O by Shri Mahesh Bhagwat Sir very crucial. His advice of covering the places mentioned in DAF had helped me a lot. He also advised me about preparing at least what he is recommending and it helped me. Shreyas Sir advised me to cover the hobby part extensively. Samkalp: closest to real. Forum: helpful in covering forestry. Vajiram: helpful in covering DAF aspects and random questions. Shankar IAS: CA based questions asked were good but didn't get replicated in the real interview. The real interview is a far different deal. The board can be deceptively cordial and hostile at times. Overall, an enriching experience.

Ifos Pt 2023 Name - SCJ Date - 25/04/24, Forenoon 3rd to go Board - Preethi Sudan mam Daf keywords - tribal issues ( daf), Telangana, Mechanical, basic forestry Chairman 1. What are the issues of tribes in India? 2. What is the Telangana govt doing for this? 3. Tribals wisdom in conservation of forest is still relevant today? Member 1 1. What's famous in your district? 2. Naxalites status and reason for decline? 3. Why are tribals attracted towards naxalism? 4. Your opinion on the Tejas missile( mechanical in daf)? 5. Flora and fauna in Telangana? Member 2 1. What is rotation? 2. What is regeneration and its types? 3. Parts of wood? 4. Difference between wood and timber? 5. Conditions to grow sandalwood? Member 3 1. How to preserve indigenous tribal knowledge? 2. Name Tribals communities of telangana? 3. How successful is ekalavya model school for tribals? 4. Name protected areas of Telangana? 5. Did you visit any of them? 6. How to use Mechanical engineering knowledge in forest management? Some questions not able to remember

Indian Forest Service-2023 Interview Date: 24/04/24 Afternoon Slot 4th to go Honb'le BB Swain Sir Board DAF Key words: DANICS Officer; Civil Engg; Agri Engg; Forestry Hobbies- Reading about Indian Defence News; Following News Media of USA; The interview was largely informal discussion, along with long monologues. I had to look for opportunity to speak. Very few questions from core environment. It was mostly about by hobby which they found very unique ———————————————————————————————————- Chairman Sir 1. So you follow US News media 2. What all websites you follow (some counter questions & discussions) 3. Largest Media houses in US ? 4. Why only US ? 5. Are they not biased against India 6. Which other country news media websites do you follow Chairman sir said in conclusion that it is good that he follows so many Int'l News Media Member-1 (Very long monologues. Almost giving his own speech. It was difficult to understand what his questions are. Also I had to look for opportunity to speak) 1. So you've been following Int'l Media for how long? 2. Have you followed their temporal evolution, or you just read contemporary news 3. How do you see foreign nations vis-à-vis India. What lessons it has for you (This was followed by his long Monologue on Indian values) 4. What changes can Media bring to society (But his monologue continued, and I didn't get opportunity to answer this) 5. Why is media so ideologically biased today. What can be done to remedy this? Member-2 (Lady) She said now I'll ask you questions related to Forest Service😋 1. How will you use Agricultural Engg (optional) knowledge in Forestry 2. How will you use knowledge of your Civil Engg knowledge in Forest Service 3. Biological & Social means to combat Soil & water erosion 4. How will you build trust with Local communities to engage them in Social means 5. Values an IFS officer should have Member-3 (Lady)(Again back to US Media 😅) 1. So you follow Int'l Media. What Environment related news have you seen there? 2. Name some Environmentalist you've seen in news. Chairman Sir gestured that the interview is over. You may leave. But Member-1 Sir indicated he wants to say something. Member-1 1. So you're DANICS Officer. Working as SDM in Delhi would be very different from working in some remote Forest Area, in term of area & challenges Chairman Sir 1. So presently you're on Extra-Ordinary Leave (EoL). That means you'll give another attempt at Civil Services. I felt guilty & apologetic here🙈. Seeing my face, Sir said there's nothing to feel apologetic, one must seek better opportunities 😊 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Observations My past interview experiences were very to-the-point & formal. This interview was very chilled. But given how informal & chilled it was, it's difficult to say what exactly they were looking for 😅

Name: Panthera tigris Board: B B SWAIN sir Date:25/04/2024 Forenoon , 1st to go Keywords : DAF based-Bsc forestry, wildlife crime, tribal development, environment. Chairman: You have diverse interests. Tell me what you have done in wildlife crime prevention workshop. M1: 1.About subjects studied in bsc forestry. 2. What all you learnt in Natural resources management. 3. Have you studied about tribal people? I said yes. Then brief about it? 4. As a DFO which all agencies or departments you coordinate for the wellbeing of local communities? M2: 1. You said you studied about tribals. Why few groups within tribal are developed and others left behind? 2. What measures needed for equity among tribals? 3. How to deal with encroachment and wildlife crime? M3: 1. In which competition you got prize in wildlife week celebrations? I said slogan contest. Follow up - tell me the slogan. 2.which bird other than vultures perform scavenging function? I said I'm unaware of it. Later member said adjunct stork and explained how poornima devi Barman led women group working for the bird. I said thank you. M4: 1. Development vs environment 2. EIA - its effectiveness. 3. Issues with EIA. Chairman : Ok. Your interview is over. Do you want to share something with us? I said yes. I talked about ground realities in Human animal conflict and need for mitigation as early as possible. Experience - it was more related my daf. It was really a good conversation and no quizzing. Board was cordial and encouraging. Mocks- DAF discussion with Ankita ma'am @ StatecraftIAS was very helpful. Mock panels- StatecraftIAS, ShankarIAS and India4IAS all are helpful.

IFoS interview Board - Preeti Sudan ma'am Chairperson 1. Have a seat and make yourself comfortable 2. I see you are a sportsperson, nice! 3. I see that you are from IIT Kanpur, why did you not pursue M.Tech.? 4. Do you permanently live in Jaipur? 5. Why is it called pink city? 6. What colour is Jodhpur? 7. Why is it painted so? Member 1 1. So cross country, how many kilometres do you run? 5kms 2. Is it the normal distance run that we run in cross country? 3. Have you participated in any cross country competition? 4. Did you secure any position or did you just participate? 5. What was you timing? 6. Tell me about the recent technological developments in chemical engineering. 7. DIfference between urea and nano-urea. 8. What are the India's renewed commitments under UNFCCC CoP? 9. What is the absolute number that we are targeting for renewable energy capacity? Member 2 1. Tell me about the various agroforestry system. 2. What type of agroforestry systems are practised in Rajasthan? 3. Which tree in the world gives the heaviest timber? 4. Which tree in the world gives lightest timber? 5. IPCC "3rd assessment report" mentioned a technology with high potential for carbon sequestration. What is it? 6. What has the highest carbon sequestration potential/capacity? 7. Tell me about the agriculture in China. Member 3 1. Tell me about the desert ecosystem and its flora and fauna. 2. What are the economically important tree species in Rajasthan? 3. What are the various water harvesting systems in desert part of Rajasthan? 4. How would you undertake sand dune stabilization? 5. How will you apply the knowledge of Chemical Engineering in Forests? 6. So you watch documentaries, tell me about something that you watched recently which caught your mind recently. Thank you, your interview is over. All the best. Assessment: - The environment was very conducive for discussion. - Discussion was majorly on DAF. - Pace of discussion was somewhat fast. - There was no cross questioning except for one question.

IFoS Interview Name- Bird Watcher Board- Sanjay Verma Sir Date-24/04/2024, 30 Min approx. DAF- Cricket,Driving, Travelling, Volleyball, NSS, Maharashtra. Optionals- Agriculture, Botany. Chairman: (many follow up questions, mostly on hobbies) 1) Are u 6'3 tall? Is it genetically? 2) To what u will attribute your health and fitness? 3) What kind of driving exactly?..2 wheeler or 4 wheeler? You are tall so which car is comfortable for such persons and your favourite SUV? 4) Diesel car Vs Petrol cars..issues with diesel car...which one will u prefer? 5) What type of travelling exactly? Places u have travelled and farthest one? 6) Learnings from traveling? As u do solo traveling so where u stay and whether u have stayed at any station at night or not? Any problems and whether u got sick due to food contamination and releted issues till date? M1(Lady): 1) About green revolution & exactly which varieties developed and process followed? 2) Name research institutions in agriculture. 3) Why there is less research in forestry as well as in agriculture?what should we do? M2: 1) Why contribution of agriculture in GDP is decreasing? how we can increase it.? 2)How many acres of land u cultivate...irrigated or dryland.? 3) Suppose you are DFO of a region and govt has approved a land for your residence bunglow, but that place belongs to such NGO which runs school for education to local students.what will u do in such case?? 4) Do u employ labours in your farm or the family itself do the all operations?? M3- 1) GM crops? Should we develop in forest plants also? 2) There are some groups that are supporting GM crops and other are opposing...then what's ur opinion.. should we promote it?? 3)what u have did so far in farm to improve yields..? 4) There is possibility that farmers and locals may not support you or others who are recommending changes in agriculture practices..so what will u do in such case ?? Chairman again : 1)Tell some environmentalist from Maharashtra & India. 2) Tell some Hockey players from Indian national team? 3) Best female singers currently? ( not related to hobby) 4) Tell any author of fiction books? (Not related to hobby) What will be your book based on and what name u will give? 5) Do u know that one snake catcher who is very famous in India and how u generated interest in this species.( Based on my previous answer) Board was very cordial...never interrupted in between...was keenly observing especially chairman. No grilling as such but many follow up questions... it's mostly on DAF(hobbies, agriculture graduation).

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IFoS Transcript 2023 Board - Preeti Sudaan Ma'am Date -  23rd April, forenoon, Last to go Time- 20-25  mins approx Optional - geology , forestry Keywords in DAF -Mining Engg, worked at HZL Chairman 1.Why shift to ifos 2.How mining will help you in forestry M1 1 what are issues faced by mining ( one point I said was related to low adoption of modern technology) 2 . Why low adoption of modern technology and what will you suggest to improve the situation 3 What is critical and emerging tech and what is the significance 4 then clarified when I gave a general answer that he is asking in terms of India' s relations with US 5 example of  relationship of geology and tree found  in an area 6. Where has been lithium found recently in India M2 1 First green revolution Today talk of second green revolution What is it 2 name some green house gases 3  agriculture vs forestry relations 4. How to deal with the conflict 5 explain various interactions in agroforestry between tree and crop 6. What is forest fire and it's type 7.which one is more challenging 8. significance of electric vehicle for india M3(lady member) 1.Methane emission from coal mines and how to deal with that 2. Water released from mines , and how to deal with it 3. Jharia coal mine fire and how to deal with that 4 jharia rehabilitation and resettlement issue 5 how can afforestation help  in mine reclamation 6 use of fly ash

IFoS interview Date - 22 April 2024 Borad - suman Sharma mam Morning last to go Time - 20- 25 mins DAF keywords - botany, forestry, DU, CG. Chair What is GI tag. Name GI tag of your district. Why GI tag is given. How you can promote export of GI product. Discussion on indo china border. Vibrant Village program. What china is doing. Are leaders made or born. Counter questions M2 As a women officer what new you can do different from your male counterpart. Are JFM successful. Private forest are considered forest or not? Sand, stone are forest produce? What is issue between forest and mining dept. percentage of forest land converted for non forest purpose. Main cause of deforestation. Green India mission. M3 Which tree absorbs more carbon. C3 or C4. Why C4. Any biodiversity park in delhi. Name them. Why bio park are needed. Why pollinators are imp. What we are doing to protect pollinators. Which rays are more harmful for env. Source of rays. State with more forest. Forest types of MP. Any species specific conservation program which is successful. Any interaction between organisms, animals and animals etc. Give example. Mostly factual questions. M4 What your district has done due to which naxalism has reduced. Asked about salwa judum. Discussion on it Consider your boss is very critical and he doesn't like new ideas how you will convince him of any innovative ideas. Mam said thank you Your interview is over. Overall nice experience. M3 asked some tricky questions. Mocks were helpful to gain confidence. Sankalp, Vajiram, forum, path.

IFS 2023 Date - 23/04/2023 Name - Summum Bonum Board - Suman Sharma Ma'am Very cordial board especially Ma'am always supported. Chairperson (1) Offshore wind policy (2) Wind potential States (3) Why there is reduction in sale of vehicles less than 5 Lakh rupees (4) Why Tesla is not coming to India (5) What is EV policy for Tesla (6) Is there any opposition by Domestic early movers who has invested in India ? M1 (1) What is new in National Forest Policy 1988 compared to 1952 policy ? (2) What is Coppicing ? (3) Tell me different species that coppice. M3 - Most of factual on Agriculture (1) How different societies interact with each other ? (2)  What is contribution of Grapes , Orange , Pomegranate in GDP of Maharashtra (3) What is Raigarh Policy ? (4)What is Phorta in agriculture? (5) What is Alphonza ? ( I ask is it Mango variety, He said No) (6)Tell me various agroforestry species that included in agriculture in Maharashtra? (7) What is Altitude stratification? ( Some questions not able to remember , so factual) M3 (1) Do you know about why truck drivers protesting? (2)What is jail term ? (3) Is it right that we increase jail term from 2-3 year to 10 years ? (3) What are measures  taken to reduce road accident and we have accident capital? (4) Do you know Golden Hour trauma? (5) What should be done in this regard ? Ma'am was helpful and not much cross questions. 1 member asked factual questions. Rest are thoughtful. Mocks - Samkalp ( Very helpful) , Vajiram One to One useful Evolution lectures Shankar, Vajiram mocks not much relevance

Name --VK18 22nd APRIL 2024 - Forenoon Suman Sharma mam board Keywords from DAF ( JNV, KARNATAKA , MECHANICAL ENGINEERING) nothing else from DAF was asked. Chair- 1) So are you from JNV? I said yes mam. Who founded JNVs? And She said few good words about JNVs. 2) Temple Tax issue in Karnataka. (There were few follow-up questions and conversation continued ) 3) should we tax temples? 4) Can we use wealth of Temples for welfare activities,? 5) What will be the impact on future Donations? 6) Difference between Drone and UAV? 7) High altitude Pseudo satellites. M1- 1) Recent FCA Amendment and provisions. 2) ECOTOURISM and it's impact. 3) Green steel and companies producing it. 4) Bamboo - changes in it's status. Is it a tree?? 5)Why from mechanical engineering to Forest service? 6) Important laws related to conservation of Forests and wildlife. M2- 1)Duties of forest officer 2) What made you to choose IFS? 3) How do you improve waterlogged areas? 4) How forest helps Tribals. 5) Which state has highest forest cover. 6) Flora found in MP. 7) Civil Services Day and it's significance. M3- 1) 4 strengths and 1 weakness of you. 2) Tell us something which is not in DAF (Few more questions were asked by members 3.) Mam said Thank You, Your interview is over. Overall experience - Board was cordial. Most part of interview was on 2 topics ( Temple Tax issue and FCA related)

Suman Sharma ma’am board, Date - 22/4/2024, Forenoon, 1st to go DAF-Rajasthan, Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Roorkee, Samsung, Trekking, Kitchen Gardening, Running, AI and ML Optionals - Mathematics and Forestry Chairwoman Why did you leave your job ? You worked at Samsung ? There was some controversy related to samsung? What was it ? (replied :- samsung vs google) Mam said no, the one which is related to Samsung heir ? what was it ? Why did they release him ? what is the current situation ? Which is the country which exports most of the semiconductors ? Tell me the few names of the companies What was the venture of foxconn in india ? with which company ? what happened with joint venture? What is the current situation? CEO of foxconn was in news, why ? We gave some prize to him ? which ? Why did we give padm shree to a foreigner ? A person with AI is very much in news ? He is related to OpenAI Why was we ousted from company and why was we taken back ? With AI and all, Are we moving towards demographic disaster ? Should we go ahead with AI or completely ban AI? What are new guidelines related to AI. What is national quantum computing mission? What is ecofeminism ? anything related to ecofeminism in Rajasthan ? (told amrita devi bishnoi mam). What is it called ? Anything related to piplantri ? What is recent news about LGBTQ community? How will it help them ? Member 1 Do you do anything which is close to nature? (kitchen gardening, trekking and running) Where all have you trekked ? What do you get when you finish your treks ? Difference between vegetation on plains and mountains. How can AI be used in indian forest service ? Types of forests vegetation in india ? and where are they ? What are rainforests ? and where are they found in india ? What is social forestry ? Species of timber which are used in construction. (Teak, oak, bamboo) ? is bamboo timber ? (No, sorry sir) How does forest survey of india calculate forest and vegetation (every 2 year in its reports)? Member 2 How can your subjects help in indian forest service ? (Mam said the question is repeated ,member 1 has already asked.) How many plant species are their in india ? What is bioinformatics ? What laws are applicable to indian forests as it is very diverse ? (could get comprehend this question) Tell me about ZSI and BSI. There is a tree which has been planted in agroforestry very much recently in rajasthan? tell me about it and why ? What is nitrification ? Which crops are used in agriculture for nitrogen fixation ? Member 3 States bordering Pakistan ? Which force guards it ? What is Sir Creek issue? What is BRI? How is india affected to it ? What is india doing for tackling this issue? Thank you, your interview is over.

Suman sharma mam board Interview date: 23rd April afternoon Home state- Andhra Pradesh Graduation - electrical and electronics engineering Optionals- mathematics and forestry Chairman: 1.What is smart grid and what are its advantages 2.What are differences between smart grid and normal power grid 3. Challenges in adopting renewable energy 4. Ranjit sinh case and what sc said 5. Why great Indian bustard collide with power lines 6.How much offshore wind energy India generates M1: 1. As a women why you want join ifos ( knowing it's challenging) 2. What will you different than male forest officers 3. Outcome of TN godavarman case 4. Fca ammendment and change is definition of forest 5. What is ecotourism and is it necessary 6. What is plus free 7. What is mother tree M2: 1.What is bio statistics? 2. Andhra Pradesh has ambitious Target for promoting what type of farming (ZBNF) 3. Explain about ZBNF 4. What is integrated farming 5. what is biodiversity.and types 6. Application of mathematics in forestry M 3: 1. What are the security threats face coastal region of Andhra Pradesh 2. What is the recorded forest area of Andhra Pradesh 3. Major crops grown in AP 4. Number of assembly seats Andhra Pradesh has 5. As a female officer how will you deal with male subordinate who has bad mouth and abuses everyone

Name- Ardandi Sandeep Reddy Date - 23/4/2024 Forenoon, 3rd to go Preeti Sudan mam Board DAF-Telangana , mechanical engineering, reading books, Watching movies. . Chairperson:- 1) Why you left job ? 2) Did you consider career in technical field ? 3) Tell me about Jagtial? 4) Follow up on why water intensive crops? Member 01:- 1) You will be posted in rural areas, how will you manage? 2) Which is your fav subject in Mech ? 3) It's applications? 4) Problems faced by forest in Telangana? 5) You are an engineer, what technologies will you use in forests and how ? 6) Have you visited any forest area? 7) Member 02 :- 1) What is waste land? 2) How will you afforest a waste land? 3) What is FPO ? 4) How will they help ? 5) Difference btw forest and stand ? 6) Where are temperate forests found in India? 7) Name 2 tree species? 8) Which family do they belong? 9) A tree of temperate forest, which is CR, but highly useful for medicinal value? Member 03:- 1) Tell me some flora and fauna of Telangana 2) Problems faced by environment in India? 3) Tell me some medicinal plants? 4) Have you read an environment related books ? 5) Any environment related movies ? 6) Experience - Board was very cordinal . No counter questions. Members are listening patiently. It lasted only ~17 mins. Our board started taking interviews at 10:40 am, while other boards it started at 10:00 am. Utility of mocks - Helps to structure the points , gain confidence, Important areas on DAF . .Mocks that helped me Vajiram , Shankar ias , Forum ias

Name- VSB Date - 23/4/2024 Forenoon Preeti Sudan mam Board DAF-Karnataka , mechanical engineering, Travelling to historical places, Watching detective movies. . Chairman - 1) What motivated you to join Forest service? 2)On what specific areas in forestry you need to bring the change ? Member 1 - 1) What are the areas you study in Mechanical engineering? 2) What is 3-D printing and it's applications? 3) What is kaveri engine? ( I said I don't know) 4) Which places have you travelled? .(I said Hampi) 4) What is the significance of Hampi ? 5) What is your favourite historical place and why ? Member 2- 1) Why ladakh is protesting? Who is it's leader? 2) Which banks or institutions are giving funds to Forest development? 3)What is parasite ? Give me examples? Lady member - 1) Have you visited any national park ? What are the flora and fauna in that park ? 2) Which environment related webseries you see recently? I said ( Poacher) . . Explain the issues in that webseries ? 3) What are the tribes in your state ? 4) How you will tackle the stubble burning in Haryana ? 5) Why Earth day is celebrated? When it is started ? Experience - Board was very cordinal . No counter questions. Members are listening patiently. Utility of mocks - Helps to structure the points , gain confidence, Important areas on DAF . .Mocks that helped me Statecraft Ias , Shankar ias , Sankalp . . .

IFoS Transcript 2023 Board - Sanjay Verma Sir Date -  22nd April, Afternoon, Last to go Time- 25 mins approx Optional - Agriculture,Botany Keywords in DAF - Numismatics, Watching Sci-Fi Hollywood movies Wished Good evening at 4.30pm Sir said its afternoon, but have a seat. I said Thank You Sir. Chairman- Q.Is your suit readymade or stitched? Which brand? Which colour exactly? Q.(Regarding hobby)You collect coins. Which is the oldest coin in your collection? Q.(Again on Hobby) Tell me 3 most famous sci-fi writers. Q. Tell me what is the most common thing which is depicted in sci-fi movies. He answered- its related to space time! Q.Any Indian sci-fi movie? Q.Why do u watch sci-fi movies? Q. Have you watched the movie Dune? Compare between Dune 1 and Dune 2. M1 Q.GM in forestry? Should we go for GM crops? Q.What is meant by commercial forestry? Q.MFP- give some egs Q.Large scale illegal exploitation of a species in Himalayas- Do you have any idea about what is it? Its used by atheletes too. Its very costly. M2 Q.Give an overview of Israel Iran conflict. Its implications? Q.US Presidential Election- who is going to win? M3 Q.SDGs related to forests and environment? Any directly related to forests? Shouldn't there be one? Q.In Your Village what steps taken for conservation of environment? Q. You as an Agriculture graduate- any innovative technique promoted in your village for environmental conservation? Again Chair Q. What is your opinion about Miss Universe, Miss World? Thank you. Your interview is over. All the best. P.S. Might have forgotten some questions. The board was very cordial. No interruptions in between. Had a laugh or two- The Chairman also joked in between. It was like a normal conversation.

Here is my transcript for today interview.... Board Swain sir..... Morning slot Chairman: B B Swain sir board Date 22/04/24 Background: IIT DELHI, chemical engineering, Commercial tax department, Raj yoga and cycling, forestry and geology Chairman Tell me indirect tax transition of bihar? Member 1 Long monologue on What according to you is the biggest challenge world is facing? As you are part of government there is lot of concerns regarding interaction of public officials and the stakeholders, there is also other problems in how government offices governed, can you provide some solution to such problems ? Member 2 Considering your background in engineering and then transition to taxation, which part of your academic career helped you in transition and what you see yourself after 3 years in job? There is huge success of pds scheme in India and government is promoting, what led to it's success and what is the major contributors in its success? Member 3 Again long monologue on previous question by M1 on as you said inequality is the biggest problem how would you overcome it.. And what is the challenges in it? Tell me how at your personal level will remove this inequality? Why do you want to join forest Service? Again M1 : what would be your contribution in this debate of reducing inequality and how would see the issue of missing from the cup.....   Policy and program not reaching to the right beneficiaries. When we go for such development activities and what according to you is the solution for such issue? Chairman again: anything you want to say, please tell something... Anything you like to add? Interview over..... some add on questions which I forgotten.... Overall not based on hobby, daf, application based  situational

My Transcript - IFoS 2023 Name - MesVin Board - Suman Sharma Mam Date -  22nd April, Forenoon, 2nd to go Optional - Mathematics . Forestry Home state - AP Keywords in DAF - E&ECE, IIT Kharagpur, software developer, SAP labs, college and Hobbies (Football analysis, video games) Chairperson Asked me about my first name and what should they call me and went through my DAF to look at college and work experience. Then proceeded with questions 1. Which state recently declared Human - Wildlife conflict as a disaster? 2. What advantages does it have over existing procedure through chief wildlife warden ? 3. About power sector, what are the problems with DISCOMs in India? and some cross questioning 4. comparison b/w short term and long term PPA and if short term PPA ensures low price of power? 5. difference b/w e-sports and online gaming 6. asked about recent taxation of online gaming 7. mentioned about the problem of online gaming addiction and asked what can be done ? M1 1. Contribution of forestry to GDP? 2. Why is it low? 3. How Information technology can be used in forests? 4. application of GIS in forestry and use in FRA 5.  what is forest certification and what is its purpose? 6. asked difference b/w product and provenance certification and also the org which issues certification (said i don't know for both questions) 7. How the role of IFoS changed due to shift from 'production' forestry to 'conservation' forestry M2 1. How is electronics used in forestry and some follow up questions (discussion over this for about 3 minutes) 2. You graduated from an IIT, why didn't you pursue IES? 3. He told about importance of wildlife in biodiversity and then asked should tribals be given legal right in conservation of wild animals? 4. asked about biodiversity park in New Delhi (said i don't know) M3 1. Mentioned about the IIT Bombay's low placement news and asked the reasons 2. how far are the youth going into startups? 3. IITians coming to civil services/ forest services, isn't it waste of public money? 4. you worked in Bengaluru and now if selected as IFoS would be posted in remote village, how would you handle it? I forgot 3-4 questions asked by the members (most of which I said I don't know )

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