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EP-417 | UPSC Obsession, Dowry, Corruption, Bureaucracy, AI & Education System | Major SPS Oberoi
· 1 h 34 min · Episode 417
Episode EP-417 | UPSC Obsession, Dowry, Corruption, Bureaucracy, AI & Education System | Major SPS Oberoi
Major SPS Oberoi (Retd.) served as an Artillery Officer in the Indian Army for 11 years. He is currently a UPSC mentor and Academic Director at Ekam IAS Academy, Hyderabad.
In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Major SPS Oberoi (Retd.) shares his journey from serving in the Army to becoming a UPSC mentor. He challenges the popular belief that the UPSC is the toughest exam in India and explains the obsession surrounding it. He also discusses the issue of dowry, often associated with civil servants, and the social prestige attached to government jobs.
He speaks candidly about discipline, success, AI, coaching industry, and the mental health challenges faced by UPSC aspirants.
00:00 – Introduction
01:08 – Childhood And Education
04:24 – Army Officer To UPSC Mentor
08:16 – UPSC Preparation Journey
12:48 – Can AI Guide UPSC Students?
16:20 – Ideal Study Time For UPSC Preparation
18:23 – UPSC Study Materials
21:33 – Digital Detox For Students
23:53 – AI In Administration Work
31:16 – Male vs Female Intelligence
36:46 – Presence of Mind & Quick Reactions
38:50 – Obsession With UPSC Preparation
40:27 – Parental Pressure In Education
45:25 – Scholastic Assessment Test
48:01 – Career Options For Youth
52:03 – Violence Against Children
53:56 – Sikhism And Marriage Rules
56:49 – Dowry In India
1:00:16 – Why Civil Servants Become Corrupt
1:06:50 – Views On Reservation
1:09:31 – UPSC Craze In Bihar And U.P
1:13:48 – Financial Independence For Graduates
1:15:56 – Army Life Vs Civilian Life
1:19:20 – Golden Rule For Study
1:25:29 – Importance Of Language In UPSC
1:30:43 – Learning From Students
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