India Untold
UPSC is considered the toughest exam to crack in India. The interview stage determines who makes it to the final list of selected candidates.
Afzal Ali from Bihar secured the 574th rank in the UPSC CSE 2023 exams. Let’s read some difficult questions that were asked from him during the interview.
Ans- Agnipath Scheme aims to increase the capital expenditure in defence.
to increase the number of young professionals joining the army. He added that similar schemes exist in countries like US and Israel.
Ans- One downside is the provision for 75 percent will be retired after four years. There could also be discrimination between Agniveer and permanent members.
Ans- The Philippines, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, and other have disputes with China in the South China sea.
Ans- Afzal Ali highlighted the hydroelectric power projects. He also mentioned the historic ties between the two countries.
Ans- Factors like inadequate education and employment opportunities are responsible for it.
Ans- Bihar holds significant potential in industries like sugarcane production. Food processing industries can also be promoted.