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Inspiring UPSC journey of IAS Ishita Kishore: From failing twice in Prelims to securing AIR-1
Inspiring UPSC journey of IAS Ishita Kishore: From failing twice in Prelims to securing AIR-1

In her first two attempts, Ishita Kishore could not even clear the Prelims. However, a determined Ishita dedicated 9 hours daily to her preparation diligently. She appeared for her third attempt in 2023 and cracked the exam with All India Rank-1 to become an IAS officer.

  • Tuesday, 02 April 2024
  • UPSC
From sweeper to Deputy Collector, inspiring journey of a single mother
From sweeper to Deputy Collector, inspiring journey of a single mother

To make ends meet, she used to sweep streets during the day and studied hard in the evening. Working as a sweeper, she managed to complete her graduation in 2016.

  • Monday, 01 April 2024
  • UPSC
Zomato delivery boy studies for UPSC in traffic jam
‘Sapne aur Majbori’: Zomato delivery boy studies for UPSC in traffic jam – Watch

The viral clip shows the delivery agent engrossed in his UPSC lessons amidst the chaotic surroundings.

  • Sunday, 31 March 2024
  • UPSC
Meet Anubhav Dubey, who could not crack CA, IIT, IIM and UPSC but runs Rs 150 crore ‘Chai Sutta Bar’
Meet Anubhav Dubey, who could not crack CA, IIT, IIM and UPSC but runs Rs 150 crore ‘Chai Sutta Bar’

By investing Rs 3 lakh, they opened their first tea outlet opposite a girls’ hostel in Indore, offering a distinct experience to tea enthusiasts. Today they have over 400 outlets of ‘Chai Sutta Bar’ in 195 cities of the country.

Fathered murdered in court, daughter clears UPPSC with Rank-62 to become DSP
Father murdered in court, daughter clears UPPSC with Rank-62 to become DSP

“The happiest moment was the newspaper headlines ‘Daughter of Bhura became a DSP’,” she added.

  • Saturday, 30 March 2024
  • UPSC
CUET-PG concluded: UGC chairman gives major updates, check here
CUET-PG concluded: UGC chairman gives major updates, check here

Common University Entrance Test (CUET-PG) concluded successfully on March 28, as planned. On Friday, UGC Chairman Professor M. Jagadesh Kumar told IANS that this year, 462,603 examinees appeared for the test, and around 950 experts and 200 translators prepared question papers for it.

  • Friday, 29 March 2024
  • UGC
Shaheena Attarwala's inspiring journey from Mumbai slum to high-paying Microsoft job
Shaheena Attarwala's inspiring journey from Mumbai slum to high-paying Microsoft job

She is among the few students from India who have got a respectable job in Microsoft. Today, she holds the position of Product Design Manager at Microsoft.

UGC asks varsities to use NET score for Ph.D admission instead of multiple exams
UGC asks varsities to use NET score for Ph.D admission instead of multiple exams

In addition, HEIs conduct their entrance tests for admission to Ph.D. programmes, requiring the students to write multiple entrance tests.

  • Friday, 29 March 2024
  • UGC
From living in orphanage to become IAS officer, inspiring story of Abdul Nasar
From living in orphanage to become IAS officer, inspiring story of Abdul Nasar

During the day, he would work as a junior health inspector and studied for hours at night. With his hard work, he finally passed the State Civil Services Exam in 2006 and went on to become a Deputy Collector.

  • Friday, 29 March 2024
  • UPSC
From escaping forced marriage to becoming PCS officer, inspiring journey of Sanju Rani Verma
From escaping forced marriage to becoming PCS officer, inspiring journey of Sanju Rani Verma

No hunger, lack of money and resources could stop her from striving hard to fulfill her dream. Despite all the financial difficulties, she diligently continued her civil services journey.

  • Thursday, 28 March 2024
  • UPSC
UPSC waste of youthful energy, says Economist Sanjeev Sanyal; sparks healthy debate
UPSC waste of youthful energy, says Economist Sanjeev Sanyal; sparks healthy debate

In a podcast, the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) member has explained that five to eight years of preparation for the civil services by lakhs of students is a ‘waste of youthful energy’.

  • Thursday, 28 March 2024
  • UPSC
Father passed away but IAS Divya Tanwar cracked UPSC twice at the age of 21
Father passed away but IAS Divya Tanwar cracked UPSC twice at the age of 21

IAS Divya Tanwar is very active on social media and keeps sharing inspirational posts with her followers. Currently, at around 97K followers, she is one of the few civil servants with so many followers.

  • Thursday, 28 March 2024
  • UPSC
Meet VK Bansal, the man who transformed Kota into India’s coaching hub
Meet VK Bansal, the man who transformed Kota into India’s coaching hub

VK Bansal, the founder of Bansal Classes, is recognized for establishing the first IIT JEE coaching institute in Kota.

  • Wednesday, 27 March 2024
IAS Ananya Singh cracked UPSC at 22 without coaching
IAS Ananya Singh cracked UPSC at 22 without coaching; read to know her preparation strategy

In both Class 10 and 12, she was the CISCE Board District Topper. Later, she went on to pursue her graduation in Economics Honours from Shri Ram College of Commerce, New Delhi University.

  • Wednesday, 27 March 2024
  • UPSC
CUET-UG
CUET UG 2024: Online application deadline extended! Check details

UGC chairman, Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar took to his X handle and posted about the change in the online application submission schedule.  

  • Tuesday, 26 March 2024
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