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“It is also important that aspirants attempt as many mock tests as possible before the actual exam. This will not only help you brush up on your concepts but will evaluate yourself and revise accordingly.”

The man, who grew up to be an IAS officer, has fought several odds—including financial troubles and the death of his older and only sister—to get to where he is today.

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“It’s a huge responsibility and there are a lot of expectations that people have from this Act. But as a woman and a police officer, I am looking forward to the challenge.”

“Given the rigor and detailing that was needed to write the book—through the process the concepts I wrote about kept getting stronger,” she adds.

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“I followed a very simple rule – study with the intention of clearing the examination.”

The central idea was to have a citizen force that collected plastic waste from multiple sources in their neighborhoods – homes, shops, etc.

“It is imperative that the book is read cover to cover for the first 2-3 times. The nature of the book is such that if an aspirant reads it logically, one will be better placed while later memorising important aspects of the book.”