MUST WATCH: Ex- Chairman UPSC on Topper's Marketing, Over Glorification, Political Pressure

Download the Optimal Daily Routine (Backed by Neuroscience) and Join the Syllabus of Life Community: https://0c401aca.sibforms.com/serve/M... ---------------------------- Grab the UPSC Game now: https://store.upscgame.com/ ---------------------------- Check out the books by Mr. Deepak Gupta: Small Things Matter https://amzn.to/4cH2GN7 The Steel Frame: A History of the IAS https://amzn.to/4jJbJPR ---------------------------- Top Book Recommendations by Ravi Kapoor: https://youtube.com/shopcollection/SC... In this episode of "The Syllabus of Life", we have Mr. Deepak Gupta in conversation with IRS Ravi Kapoor. Deepak Gupta is the former Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). An IAS officer of the 1974 batch, he has held key positions in the Indian government. An accomplished author and governance expert, he has written extensively on public administration and the Indian Administrative Service. In this episode, Deepak Gupta and IRS Ravi Kapoor discuss: • Is Hero-Worshipping UPSC Toppers Right or Wrong? • Why Are Indians Obsessed With Cracking UPSC • ⁠Politicization of UPSC • ⁠Should There Be a Separate Exam for IAS Officers? • ⁠How Many Attempts Should Be Allowed in UPSC? • ⁠Advice for UPSC Aspirants Who Couldn’t Clear the Exam • ⁠Is the Future of Government Jobs Downsizing and Automation? --------------- My gear for shooting this video: Sony-ILCE-7M3-Full Frame Mirrorless Camera: https://amzn.to/4l4KVLf Canon EF50MM F/1.8 STM Lens: https://amzn.to/4c8UswO Logitech Tripod: https://amzn.to/3XFtffg Zoom H1 All Black (2024 Version): https://amzn.to/429Gypv  Shure SM7B Cardioid Vocal Dynamic Microphone: https://amzn.to/3RsSLAJ GODOX SL150II 150W LED Video Light: https://amzn.to/4hUP2H1 Rode Collar Mic: https://amzn.to/3E1UfyO --------------- For more podcasts like this one, subscribe to our channel. We regularly feature new episodes filled with valuable discussions and insights. About Ravi Kapoor: Ravi Kapoor is an ex-IRS officer, competitive powerlifter, chief mentor, TEDx speaker, and author. Additionally, Ravi holds an MA in Clinical Psychology and has chosen to focus on mentoring the next generation of civil servants. To know more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravikapoori... LinkedIn:   / ravi-kapoor-001bb1132   00:00 – Trailer 01:18 – Hero-Worshipping Civil Servants 06:38 – Politicisation of the Civil Services 08:20 – Who Should Join the Civil Services? 19:12 – Ideal Number of Attempts for UPSC 24:05 – Should the UPSC Coaching Industry Exist? 27:07 – What Changes Should Be Made in UPSC? 31:32 – Message for UPSC Aspirants Who Didn’t Clear 33:01 – Mental Health Issues During UPSC Preparation 34:13 – How Bad is Corruption in Civil Services? 43:07 – Automation and Downsizing of Civil Services 54:25 – Rapid Fire Round