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Despite peers advising against it, Haryana-based Ajay switched his UPSC optional due to persistent low scores. Anthropology offered a concise, defined syllabus, predictability, personal interest, and a multidisciplinary appeal. The IRS officer shares seven ultimate tips for anthropology aspirants.

Born to a daily wage labourer, Hemant K Pareek defied all odds to crack the UPSC. With no coaching and little money, he proved that determination can overcome any challenge.

Starting poultry farming at the age of 16, today, Ravindra Metkar (55) owns 1.8 lakh hens on his farm spread across 50 acres in Amravati, Maharashtra, earning Rs 60,000 per day. The poultry farmer was invited to share his success story with 189 IAS trainees.

IAS officer Nishant Jain went from a group ‘C' government job to group ‘B' and finally to group ‘A' by cracking the UPSC civil service exam.

“No matter how much we read and travel, there are always stories waiting to be discovered. Our winter study tour was no different. It added layers to my simplistic understanding of how our country functions.”

Originally from the Sumaliyai village of Jaisalmer, Deshal had a rather humble start. His father Kushaldan Charan is a tea-stall owner and has faced financial problems for most of his life.

On February 14, while love was in the air, and people were celebrating their togetherness, a ghastly attack was laid on the troops of the Central Reserve Police Force in Pulwama by a Jaish-e-Mohammad militant. It resulted in the loss of 44 martyrs and the wounding of 20 others.

In this second part of an exclusive interview, we find out about the importance of choosing the right coaching centre and resources aspirants could use while preparing for the examination.

“Since it was the OTs that gave us our identity, we decided to change the name and call it Ganga Dhaba,” he says.

Dr Vijaykarthikeyan suggests aspirants must only attempt the questions that they are sure about. They must remember that negative marking exists, and accordingly, be careful while attempting the questions, he says.