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Actually, it’s been done, and it didn’t go well for the humans.Back in the 1960s and 70s, when I was a kid, growing up in rural Central New York, the annual county fair still featured a number of burlesque, freak show, and sideshow acts. Of legend, and no longer permitted, even then, was one show where attendees were encouraged to sign up to “fight the gorilla” (usually a chimp or orangatan) and receive up to $50 for each minute they could stay in the ring (or cage) with it. The show owner would then charge admission to watch a series of hopefuls go at it in a ‘boxing match’ against the “ape”. From what I heard, the rules stipulated that the primate was muzzled, and wore boxing gloves to prevent it from biting or clawing (or grabbing) its human opponent. This would, of course, render the primate’s deadliest weapons useless. The human also wore boxing gloves, and was sometimes issued a football helmet.Urban legend alert: it’s my impression that the number of tall tales regarding such encounters exceeds the number of actual fights, and exaggeration abounds. But it’s clear that many cases, they really did occur.In every single narrative, the result seems to have been a quick, easy victory for the primate, even in cases where a professional fighter fought against what was apparently a small or immature chimpanzee.1. Gary KimI personally have heard a third-hand account, told to me by my late father many years ago concerning a story from one of his meat salesmen, I believe his name was Gary Kim, who claimed to have been involved in such a fight some time in the 1960s, when he was in his early twenties.At his friends’ urging, he signed up, and (after presumably signing a legal waiver) was scheduled to be the chimp’s first opponent. When he arrived the grandstand was packed, and his friends were there to cheer for him. He said his opponent was no more than four feet tall and, being a big, athletic guy who could fight, he felt he had a chance if he could knock the chimp out with a hard right cross to its head, and then count his money to the 3 round limit. When the fight started, Gary said he landed his punch to the nose, but that the chimp wasn’t even fazed. In response, it proceeded to “beat the shit out of [him]” until it was pulled off by its handlers. He said the fight didn’t even last 15 seconds and afterward he was so sore that he could barely walk. Gary said that of over 20 men who signed up most withdrew after watching the first couple of bouts, and that none of the others lasted more than a few seconds. He also mentioned that some of the participants required medical attention.The other accounts which I found here: Guys Who Fought Apes In Real Life (And Got CRUSHED) are also gleaned from personal narratives, and I quote:2. Dale McFadden“At the 1959 Great Stoneboro Fair in Pennsylvania, teenager Dale McFadden (weighing in at all of 115 lbs.) got in a cage with a 130-lb. gorilla. "Back then I was...quick as lightning, but that gorilla was faster," he told Grove City's Allied News in 2012. The overconfident adolescent had "a little too much courage" from drinking beer; the gorilla wore boxing gloves and a muzzle, but McFadden still required first aid after getting his skull pounded for a few minutes. "I did get my five dollars," he recounted to the Allied News, and "might have bought more beer" with it.”3. Boo Weekley“In a 2007 Golf Digest interview, professional golfer Boo Weekley revealed that, in an attempt to win $50, he fought an orangutan at a county fair when he was 16. Weekley signed a legal waiver and promptly got his ass handed to him: "The orangutan didn't look like much," he said, but "I woke up bleeding in the back of a friend's pickup. The orangutan had knocked me cold with one punch... My friends thought it was hilarious."Weekley told the magazine that he wouldn't support this practice today, because the fight "wasn't fair for the orangutan, and it sure as heck wasn't good for me." Golf is a little more tranquil.”4. "Wild Man" Joe O'Connell“This brawler was inducted into the Maryland Boxing Hall of Fame, but perhaps his gorilla opponent deserved the honor. Joe O'Connell, who went by the moniker "Wild Man," started boxing in 1942, and "[g]ot kissed in the boxing ring by Marilyn Monroe one time," according to the Baltimore Sun. But even that smooch probably couldn't ease the pain he suffered after getting in the ring with earth's largest primate, a match that "was over pretty quickly."O'Connell, who died in 1994, called it his toughest fight ever -- along with the time he boxed a kangaroo that "hit me with his tail...so hard, I was stuttering for two days." WTF?”5. Peter Lumetta“This Alaskan gemologist wrote a 2011 blog post about wrestling a 125-lb. chimpanzee in the summer of 1965 -- and wrestling with his conscience afterward. He'd gone to a county fair, figuring "it was a good place to pick up some chicks." A carnie offered him a couple bucks to fight the chimp. Lumetta, then a six-foot, 220-lb. college football player, assumed it'd be an easy victory."I gave him a direct hit to his chest which sent him into a frenzy of screaming and swinging," Lumetta recalled, and the chimp "knocked me to the floor of the cage and proceeded to jump up and down on my back...he threw me across the cage with his feet!" (Looking back at the incident, Lumetta -- who died earlier this year -- felt the sideshow attraction "took advantage of our poor animal brethren. I participated in doing just that.")”All of the above accounts are of questionable credibility, but they do seem to form a consistent picture from which we can glean some good advice: No matter how much someone promises to pay you, never fight the chimpanzee.

This is my third interview. I bombed my first interview in CSE-2015 as I got too nervous. In my second interview in CSE-2016 I focused too much on remaining calm and smiling in order to hide my nervousness. After my interview, I felt I did well. But I scored 150 in Chattar Singh sirs board. I missed cutoff by 10 marks. This time I have tried to show my qualities rather than hiding any of my quality. For example, most people who meet me say that I come across as a honest person. This is my strength but in interview board either I come across as nervous or try to show fake confidence which make me come across as a fake person. So this interview I tried to be honest and confident. Before going into the Interview hall I told myself that I should look at everyone while answering, I should be honest and I should say I do not know confidently.Bassi Sir’s Board.March 12, Forenoon - last one in my board(1:05pm - 1:35pm)Background : Computer Science from IITM, Anthropology OptionalBassi Sir:So you write article, what kind of articles do you write?Do you keep track of what is happening in the neighbourhood?What is happening in the internal politics of Pakistan?Are you aware of the upcoming elections in Pakistan? Which part is leading?What are the main political parties in Pakistan?Recently, a minister has made a statement about evolution. Do you agree with him?Is there any scientific basis for the claim of minister?Have you heard of intelligent design theory? What is it?Give scientific explanation.Member 1:What do you like about IITM?I don’t have computer science background. Can you explain what is Artificial Intelligence for a common man like me?Some factual question which I am not able to recall.Do you think UN is becoming irrelevant because it is not able to stop any wars?Most of the money was returned during demonetization exercise. Do you think demonetization is a failure.What is NPA?There is farmer protest going on in Maharashtra. Do you think it is a reason for NPA?How is their demand for loan waiver different from other cases generating NPA?So do you think there is legitimacy in their demand for loan waiver.Member 2:What is happening wrt climate change… Are the efforts to prevent it a failure..?Which countries should take more responsibility.You said you sanitation in charge at this concert. What is your responsibility?How did you manage it?Haven’t you done something like putting “Please do not Litter” sign in the auditorium?What is the status of Swachh Bharath Abhiyan in rural areas?Do you think it is successful or are there any shortcoming?If you are stranded in a country and you lost your phone and wallet, what will you do?You have lost your phone too (I said I will tweet to external affairs minister…some members laughed and said the above)Member 3:If you are made in charge of a backward district what will you do?I said it depends on particular district.I already told you it is a backward district. What are the characteristics of backward district?What will be your focus?How will you improve infrastructure?How will you use MGNREGA to build infrastructure?You can also use MPLADS or MLALADS also.Thank you, sir. I did not know.What will you do to improve literacy?mentioned e-literacyBut you don’t have internet in backward district?Will you teach in backward district?I said I don’t mind if it is occasionallyIf you have to teach for 1 hr everyday, will you do it?I said no :(Member 4:You were talking about flexible curriculum and all, along with it there is need for expertise in multiple sectors. Engineers need to know one particular law. It is extremely helpful for them.etc..etc. What is it?I said I do not know.Patent laws. They are extremely important for engineers.What is the law that is useful for giving powers to a district magistrate?No, you are not getting the gist of it. Okay, what law is useful maintaining law and order in district?Any other law, other than IPC.Bassi Sir:When was it that humans and apes had features together?(Didn’t understand the question properly…it was something related to evolution only)Don’t you think there is any similarity between humans and apes?Which animal is closest to humans?Your interview is over.I was not as confident as I hoped I would be. But I tried be honest. I am hoping that I did better than last time.The questions were different for me in every interview. But they have some relation with DAF every time. Some questions are predictable. But there will always be bouncers and it is difficult to anticipate every question.

EDIT 1: The final verdict is out. AIR 304, UPSC CSE 2018 :)Edit 2: My 2020 interview experience is available here Himanshu Gupta's answer to What actually happens in a UPSC interview?My interview was on 15th March 2019. I was the last candidate to be interviewed in the afternoon session. The interview started at 5.15 PM and continued till 5.50–5.55 PM. Here’s a brief of the events and thoughts that I encountered during the process.The day before interview, I shifted to a friends place who lived 30 minutes (by Cab) away from UPSC. I decided not to study anything before interview day and spent my time goofing around, playing badminton and cracking lame jokes. My plan was to sleep by 10, take adequate rest and reach UPSC by 12.30 PM next day.However, life has a funny way to deal with overtly ambitious mortals like me. I couldn't sleep the entire night. I tried everything- Yoga, Meditation, music, deep music- you name it. I couldn’t. Finally, when the morning sun rose and lit up my senses, I got up from the bed, went to the washroom, stood up in front of the mirror and said to myself: ‘It’s alright. Accept it that you haven't slept at all. Accept it that this is not what you planned. But, you can pull this off with same rigour and charisma. Nothing has changed’.I took a cab and reached UPSC by 12.40 PM. There was a queue of candidates outside the UPSC building. Most of them had relatives, friends and in-laws accompanying them. I could see their faces brimming with pride and yet, a sweat or two would occasionally trickle down their faces. It was all there- happiness, anxiety, nervousness and pride. I was alone and saved my share of trouble to someone.At 1 PM, the document verification process began and candidates started entering inside the UPSC building. It was the time to waive off your loved ones. A cacophony of greetings and blessings accompanied hugs and kisses.When you enter the premises, the security personnel escort you towards the central hall. The room was circular and had a huge round dome over it. It had a victorian elegance with walls interspersed by lamps and myriad colorful paintings. I observed the surroundings for a while and noticed the decor. The grandeur and elegance was amusing.We were six people who sat around a round table, and were to be interviewed by the same board, whose identity was still hidden from us. In a way, we shared an unspoken hidden bond. I could see their faces and read ‘we are together on this one, mate’. We completed the formalities, which included filing forms and claiming TA, if any. Meanwhile, we would look at each other and occasionally pass a smile. No words, just smile.I broke the ice. I was fully prepared for this. Before coming, I had ordered my favourite Biryani and brought it to the UPSC premises. I also had black coffee, mineral water, plenty of chocolates and candies. I was in for a feast. I started asking everyone random questions- nothing related to exam or DAF though. 15 minutes down the line, we all were talking and I was sharing my chocolates with everyone. It made me comfortable.Then came the attendant. The first candidate was called and we were told that the board is of P.K Joshi Sir. I was told that I'm the last to be interviewed. I mentally prepared myself for a long session of not so funny jokes, Biryani feast, and smiles. I saw each one of them go and wished them. Each one of them was bringing me closer to mine.I was called for the interview at 5.10 PM. I sat outside the cabin waiting as tea and snacks were served to the interview panel. In this time, I was noticing the plants and surroundings outside the interview hall. I was reminding myself that this is just another conversation and I have what it takes. All I have to do is to go in, and be myself.A brief about me. I’m from a town named Sirauli, in district Bareilly, UP. This is my 2nd attempt, and first interview. I didn't do any coaching but gave 2 test series (One for optional Anthropology and one for GS mains). Education- BSc (Hindu College, DU), MSc (DU). Major in Environmental Science. Currently working as a research scholar (NET-JRF). Hobbies- Butterfly watching and Nature Photography.At 5.15, I entered. There were 5 members in the panel.Chairman1. What is the difference between environmental studies and environmental science.I said ‘The former is more comprehensive and also takes into consideration the socio-economic and political dimensions of dealing with environmental problems.2. What are green buildings? Have you visited one?Told the definition. I haven’t visited one though, Sir. I will for sure.3. Tell me some judgements of NGT?Told three:NGT on Sri Sri RavishankarNGT on slapping 20 crore on Delhi Government for Pollution.NGT on Sand minings in river beds,4. How will you motivate school kids for less impact on environment? Give six points.First, aware them about food that they eat. The lower they eat at the base of food chains, the lower is their carbon footprint.Use sustainable transport, prefer cycles over buses and bikes.Switch off lights in class and halls when leaving,Use school eco clubs for afforestation drive.Save water, prefer bucket instead of shower.Aware community members, family members on environmental friendly habits.5. River interlinking views? Name rivers already interlinked? Where is Ken betwa located?Benefits- Year long availability of water. More irrigation density. More hydropower potential.Costs- River ecology disturbed, fish migration. siltation of river beds. Also, climate change threatening availability of water so river projects might not remain the same in near future. Cost concerns.Rivers interlinked- Ken and BetwaPlace- MP.6. Why NPA higher in public banks than private banks? Should all banks be nationalised then? Role of individual defaulters in NPA problem?Political interference in bank governance.Populist policies like loan waiver, MUDRA loan.Conflict of interest.Political interference higher in Public Banks.Laxity in corporate governance.Way out- Strengthen corporate governance of banks. Minimise government interfere in bank policies and recruitment.Should all be nationalised. NO, reach of private banks is limited and does not cater to small towns and villages much. To increase financial inclusion and extend financial services to the most marginalised, public banks are needed along with private banks. Instead, few large banks could be nationalised to make global giants while small ones continue to work on ground.Individual defaulters: gave exempt of Vijaya Malya, Nirav Modi etc.Rest of the members:7. What is ozone hole? Why is it formed?Specialisation Environmental sciences. Answered both.8. What is the difference between flies, and butterflies?Flies- generic term for mosquitoes, house fly, stonefly, dragonfly, etc. Order- Hemiptera (correct was diptera).Butterflies- type of insects. order- Lepidoptera.Difference in anatomy and physiology.9. What is repo rate? Current repo rate?Rate at which the central bank- the RBI lends to the banks on pledging securities (short term). Currently 6.25%.10. What is greenhouse gas effect?Specialisation Environmental sciences. Answered.11. Which government agencies and institutions are involved in Environmental protection? Such institutions and agencies at the state level?National: MOEFCC. NGT. NDMA.State: SDMA.12. What is sustainable development? Why is is important?Specialisation Environmental sciences. Answered.13. Is it butterfly watching or butterfly catching? How do you watch a butterfly? Tell me more. How do you classify them? How did you get interested in it?Mam, it’s watching. I go to parklands and semi natural sites in Delhi such as JNU, Kamla Nehru Ridge, Lodi Gardens, Asolla Bhatti WS, Rose Garden etc to watch them.I use to taxonomically classify them and photograph them.You identify them by observing the unique wing pattern that they have. Each species usually have a unique wing pattern.I got this hobby which got Indian Academy of Sciences SRF in BSc and got a privilege to work with Dr. Krushnamegh Kunte (A leading butterfly expert). He introduced me to this fascinating world of butterflies.I came to Delhi and realised that there is not a single detailed study on Butterfly of Delhi and I started looking for them. I have so far identified 75 species of butterflies in Delhi, which is more than 85% of all the butterfly species ever been seen or published in Delhi.14. Tell me about villayti keekar?This was a laughter moment. I asked ‘Sir, Is this Prosopis Juliflora? He said ‘I am not going to ask you any more questions on this’ and they all started laughing.15. Rafale controversy? Why SC is reopening the case against? What is official secrets act? Can it be used to deny information under Rafale? What should we do to curb the menace?Explained. Allegations by opposition of corruption in procurement of Rafale planes from France.Why SC is reopening- Sorry Sir, I’m not sure.Explained official secrets act, 1923. Gives privileges to government officials to deny any information in name of national security and sovereignty of India.Can it be used- Rafale is a fighter plane and has sensitive information. Its specifications release might against the prospects of Air Force but price details can be released. In fact, in the newspaper today the SC has clarified that RTI 2005 supersedes OSA 1923 and government cannot dent information arbitrarily.Way out- Catalogue and codify the circumstances OSA 1923 can be put into action. It should’nt be based on whims and fancies of the government.16. Do you think humans have evolved from ape? Evidences for it?Yes.Evidences:Developmental biology: Foetus stages same.Anatomical: Homology and Analogy. Gave examples of Wings of Birds, bats and Humans.Genetic: Humans share 98% genes with Chimpanzee.Fossil records.LUCA.17. Enemy property bill 2016? Why SC did not give nod to it in first time?Sir, The Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2016, amends the Enemy Property Act, 1968 and vest all the properties of the people who migrated to enemy countries such as Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh during wars of 1962, 65 etc, in the hands of Custodian of Enemy properties of India.The properties value over 1 lakh crore. The government is panning to put the properties into productive use of public welfare or to monetise on them to raise money for public welfare.18. Simultaneous elections? Feasible? Problems faced if implemented?Clubbing of LS and State LA elections into one.Feasible- Till 1967, elections in country were simultaneous only but due to early dissolving of assembly in period of 67–69, the cycle was disturbed.The government is mooting for an idea of Simultaneous elections and NITI Aayog in its recent report said that these elections are feasible in two phases- by clubbing state elections with national elections and have another period of elections mid way.Problems faced- Against constitutional mandate of people's right to dissolve the assembly if the majority on floor cannot be proved or if the government loses its support. Also, subjugation of regional issues under national issues. Additionally, issues of manpower with ECI for conducting such a large exercise is there.19. Why laxity in defence procurement? Why are defence projects stalled?Lack of political will. Political interference in defence acquisition.Judicial interference and pending.Possible Corruption (Gave Bofors and Rafale example).Ineffective performance by Defence acquisition council.Budget constraints (India 50 odd billion, while China has 200B and US has 600B).20. Future of WTO? What is impeding it? Why recent trade wars then?WTO has been ineffective in controlling the escalation of trade war between US, China and other nations.What is impeding it? Primarily weakening of Dispute resolution committee of WTO- the principal dispute settlement body of WTO. US is hindering appointment of new member to DRC, and the body has become weaker and will further be reduced down to just one member in next few years.Trade wars due to trust deficit and US ‘America first’ policy.Way out- appointment of more members to WTO DRC mainly from Asia and Africa. Minimise the possibility of one nation interfering with the WTO mandate (US alone has huge rights and stakes in WTO).21. Should India and Pakistan look for a mediator in kashmir dispute? Can UN be a mediator?In the current geopolitical situation, it is extremely difficult for both the countries to accept a third party as an unbiased mediator, because the government to government and people to people disconnect is severe.Additionally, time and again both counties have reiterated their stand that Kashmir issue is a bilateral issue and would be solved by deliberations and discussions between the two countries itself.The Kashmir issue was taken to the UN by former PM Pt. JL Nehru. However, UN mandated ceasefire have not been successful in bridging the trust deficit and diffuse the tensions between the two nations. Therefore, efficacy of UN intervention is again questionable as both nations are adamant on solving the Kashmir issue bilaterally.22. What is electoral bond? Why is it important? Is the identity of the donator revealed?After reducing the limit of cash donation to a political party from earlier 20,000 to 2,000, the government announced electoral bond scheme as a more transparent mechanism to fund political parties.Electoral bonds can be purchased from certain designated branches of SBI only and have denominations in logarithmic scale (1000, 1 lakh, 10 lakh, 1 crore..). They can be purchased by any citizen from the bank.The ECI has issued designated bank accounts to the political parties who have secured 1% of votes in previous LS or State LA elections. The political parties can cash the bond within 15 days of receiving it in this bank account.No Sir, The identity is still anonymous.23. What is dumping?I clarified is it dumping in trade and he said yes.Sir, Dumping is a phenomenon in trade when one countries export a product at a price lower than the cost of that product in the domestic market of the exporter.It brings domestic industries into disadvantage and harm the local producers.Your interview is over. Thank you.Some questions I’m not able to recall. I said ‘I don't know’ to 2–3 questions.The interview lasted for 35–40 minutes. The board was extremely cordial. Zero grilling. Most of the questions were on expected lines. I was surprised because it was very lenient in comparison to the mock interviews that I had given. In mocks, questions were more in depth and grilling component was there.When I came out, I had a big smile on my face. I knew I was confident and smiling throughout. However, I was a little sceptical later as the questions were very basic. But, that wasn't in my hand. I did what I could do.Thanks.