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Since my student days, I have had a particular interest in watching interviews for different competitive examinations, including BCS, administrative services, and other high-level government positions. Even today, whenever I get time, I watch interviews and mock interviews related to India’s Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). In particular, I have watched several interviews conducted by former Indian diplomat Dr. Deepak Vohra.
Deepak Vohra has had a long career in the Indian Foreign Service and considerable experience in diplomacy. In various UPSC mock interviews, he can be seen asking candidates direct and challenging questions. A recent report on one such interview also highlighted his approach of encouraging candidates to answer directly and express their own views rather than simply giving what might be considered a “politically correct” answer.
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As awareness grows about the harmful effects of white sugar, many people look for healthier substitutes. Honey is often seen as a natural solution, and many assume that replacing sugar with honey will automatically improve health. However, nutrition science suggests that while both are sweet, sugar and honey are not the same—and the differences matter.
According to a report by the Indian media outlet Hindustan Times, both sugar and honey are carbohydrates made primarily of glucose and fructose. Yet, there...