The Syllabus of Life with Ravi Kapoor

In this episode, we speak with Mrs. Urvashi Prasad, Director of the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office at NITI Aayog. With over 15 years of experience in health, nutrition, gender equality, and public policy, she shares her remarkable journey battling stage 4 ALK-positive lung cancer and how she continues to make a significant impact.

Key topics discussed:

• Her personal cancer journey
• Working like a civil servant without clearing UPSC
• Lateral entry and her role at NITI Aayog
• Trends in privatization and unemployment
• Getting prestigious government jobs without UPSC
• Message for UPSC aspirants

She also highlights the importance of soft skills—developing empathy, kindness, and managing emotions like grief and loss—for personal and professional success.

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In this episode, Dr. Sanjeev Chopra, a retired IAS officer and former Director of LBSNAA, joins IRS Ravi Kapoor for a rich discussion on topics like:

• The increasing craze around LBSNAA
• Power, ego, and diversity among UPSC aspirants
• Bonding between trainees at LBSNAA
• Digitization of land records
• Nation-building beyond cracking UPSC
• His influence on journalism and thoughts on Lal Bahadur Shastri
• Border issues and India's contested regions
• Financial independence while preparing for UPSC

Dr. Chopra also shares his experience working with politicians and concludes with insights on following one’s passion to achieve success.

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In this episode, Commodore Vijay Pal Singh, a retired Marine Commando and former Principal Director of Special Operations & Diving, joins IRS Ravi Kapoor for an insightful conversation. They discuss:

• The differences between MARCOS, Navy SEALs, and Special Forces.
• The path to becoming a MARCO.
• The grueling 96-hour No Sleep Challenge, also known as Hell Week.
• Mental challenges faced after service.
• Training for mental toughness—can it be taught?
• Near-death experiences in combat.
• India's military capabilities compared to China.
• The Reasi attack.
• Coping with PTSD.

Finally, Commodore Vijay shares vital life lessons that aren’t taught in schools or colleges, drawing from his personal experiences.

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About Ravi Kapoor:Ravi Kapoor is an ex-IRS officer, powerlifter, mentor, and author with an MA in Clinical Psychology, dedicated to mentoring future civil servants.

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"This song is dedicated to all UPSC aspirants across the country who fight against tremendous odds to achieve their dreams. The preparation journey is not easy and I hope this song brings you inspiration and energy when you need it the most." -Ravi Kapoor IRS

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IRS Ravi Kapoor and Mr. Vivek Atray talked about:

(00:00) - Trailer

(00:58) - Introduction

(02:31) - Power of an IAS Officer

(05:16) - Political Influence in Bureaucracy

(09:41) - Pressure and Interference of BJP

(15:00) - Who should not appear for UPSC?

(17:41) - 3 things every aspirant should keep in mind

(21:34) - Should aspirants pursue their passion?

(24:35) - Will India become a developed country by 2047?

(27:37) - Corruption in India and survival skills of a civil servant

(31:04) - End notesRavi Kapoor: Ex-IRS officer, Competitive Powerlifter, Chief Mentor, TEDx Speaker, AuthorFor business inquiries, contact: [email protected]

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