Shah Margi Chirag AIR 4 | UPSC CSE 2024 Topper’s Mock Interview | NEXT IAS #mockinterview

Summary

The transcript presents an interview focusing on various aspects of leadership, literature, and social issues. The candidate discusses the importance of student elections for political socialization, mentions books like *The Fault in Our Stars* and *Killing Commendatore*, and delves into how grief should be handled in today's world, especially with the influence of social media. Additionally, the candidate reflects on how to address child pornography issues as a district superintendent of police, emphasizing legal measures, the role of VPNs, and the need to shift societal mindsets. The interview highlights a thoughtful approach, though some gaps in legal knowledge are noted.

Takeaways

• 😀 The candidate believes in the importance of student elections for promoting political socialization and developing student leadership skills.
• 📚 The candidate enjoys reading Western fiction, with notable mentions of *The Four Winds* by Kristin Hannah, *The Fault in Our Stars* by John Green, and *Killing Commendatore* by Haruki Murakami.
• 🎥 The candidate has watched the movie adaptation of *The Fault in Our Stars*, which highlights the theme of hope and grief.
• 💔 The candidate discusses the importance of acknowledging grief and the need for time to process it, particularly in today's fast-paced, social media-driven world.
• 💡 The candidate suggests that moving forward in life after grief requires acceptance and positivity, emphasizing that life cannot always be about the positive aspects.
• 📱 The candidate believes social media often exacerbates feelings of grief, especially by promoting the notion of moving on quickly.
• 🚓 When asked about addressing child pornography as a district superintendent of police, the candidate proposed holding platforms accountable and curbing the use of VPNs to access illegal content.
• 👥 The candidate stressed the need to engage with the community to address the mindset behind the consumption of such harmful content.
• 📜 While the candidate mentioned legal action, they admitted to not being fully familiar with the specific laws regarding child pornography but committed to researching them.
• 💼 The candidate demonstrated strong leadership and emotional intelligence, particularly in addressing grief, social issues, and the complexities of handling child exploitation.

Q & A

What is the candidate's opinion on student elections?

The candidate believes that student elections should be held to promote political socialization and help students develop leadership skills within their own community.

What fiction books has the candidate recently read?

The candidate has recently read *The Four Winds* by Kristin Hannah, *The Fault in Our Stars* by John Green, and *Killing Commendatore* by Haruki Murakami.

How does the candidate view the theme of grief in *The Fault in Our Stars*?

The candidate recognizes that the theme of *The Fault in Our Stars* revolves around hope and grief. They emphasize the importance of acknowledging grief and moving forward with a positive outlook.

What does the candidate suggest about handling grief in the context of social media?

The candidate suggests that in today's world, grief is often overshadowed by a focus on moving on too quickly. They stress the importance of acknowledging and validating grief before accepting it and moving forward in a positive manner.

What steps would the candidate take if they observed an increase in child pornography cases as a district superintendent of police?

The candidate would take several steps: reprimanding websites and social media platforms that host harmful content, addressing the use of VPNs to access such content, and engaging with the community to address the mindset behind these activities.

How would the candidate deal with individuals accessing harmful content through VPNs?

The candidate believes that the use of VPNs to access harmful content should be monitored and controlled, with appropriate measures taken to limit access to illegal material.

What does the candidate think about the mindset behind individuals viewing child pornography?

The candidate describes the mindset as 'disgusting' and believes it needs to be addressed through community engagement and education to eliminate such behavior.

What legal provisions does the candidate mention in relation to tackling child pornography?

Although the candidate does not specify the exact legal provisions, they emphasize that platforms hosting harmful content should be reprimanded according to the existing laws. They acknowledge the need to further educate themselves on the specific laws related to child pornography.

What is the candidate’s perspective on how society deals with negative emotions in general?

The candidate believes that society often focuses on moving past negative emotions quickly, but they stress the importance of acknowledging and accepting those emotions, especially grief, before finding ways to overcome them.

What role does the candidate believe political leadership can play in student development?

The candidate believes that political leadership, such as student elections, can enhance student development by allowing them to experience leadership roles and understand political processes, fostering a sense of responsibility and maturity.