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How Kannur Freed Itself of Single Use Plastic

Pallavi Priya
Published on 6 Jun 2023, 4:57 pm IST
4 minutes read

Highlights

The campaign started in 2017 and was re-booted in 2019 in this Kerala district
Former DC Mir Mohhammad led the way with ‘Plastic Free Weddings’ and ‘Collectors at Schools’
The campaign is now being continued under present DC, S. Chandrasekar, with added initiatives like ‘Green Schools’ and ‘Green Festivals’

UPSC Stories

A Doctor Turned IAS, GVS Pawandatta Became the State Topper in Andhra Pradesh

Bhakti Kothari
Published on 6 Jun 2023, 9:00 am IST
3 minutes read

Highlights

GVS Pawandatta cracked the UPSC CSE 2022 with AIR-22 in his first attempt.
He left his medical profession for civil services.
He wishes to improve the health sector of the country.

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What Questions Were Asked in UPSC CSE-2022 Interview, Toppers Reveal

Ayodhya Prasad Singh
Published on 5 Jun 2023, 4:52 pm IST
6 minutes read

Highlights

By answering these questions, they became toppers in this highly challenging exam
Some faced tricky ones on responsibility, authority, senior and political pressure, while others faced idea-based questions
Indian Masterminds spoke to some of the toppers and successful candidates to know about the questions they faced

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Want to Beat Plastic Pollution? Learn from Tiny State Sikkim

Jonali Buragohain
Published on 5 Jun 2023, 9:11 am IST
3 minutes read

Highlights

Indian Masterminds special feature on World Environment Day
This year’s theme focuses on solutions to plastic pollution under the campaign #BeatPlasticPollution
Sikkim is the first Indian state to ban disposable plastic bags

UPSC Stories

What It Takes To Be A Civil Servant, Know From Kanpur’s Divyank Gupta

Muskan Khandelwal
Published on 4 Jun 2023, 5:00 pm IST
3 minutes read

Highlights

Divyank Gupta cleared UPSC CSE 2022 with AIR 357 in his third attempt
He solved 10,000 questions for Prelims, sat for 25 tests for GS, 40 tests for optional, and did 80 mock interviews
However, to improve his rank, he has given Prelims 2023 as well

UPSC Stories

Beating All Odds, Son of A Midday Meal Cook Cracked UPSC CSE

Pallavi Priya
Published on 4 Jun 2023, 9:43 am IST
4 minutes read

Highlights

Dongre Revaiah cracked UPSC CSE 2022 with AIR 410 in his second attempt
He was inspired by a Collector who crowdfunded his registration fees for IIT
Even after his success, his mother will continue to cook at the govt school

UPSC Stories

Bengal Topper Chaitanya Khemani Wants To Be An IPS

Indian Masterminds Bureau
Published on 3 Jun 2023, 5:00 pm IST
3 minutes read

Highlights

Chaitanya Khemani from Siliguri topped in West Bengal in UPSC CSE 2022.
He secured All India Rank 158 in his third attempt
He wants to join the Indian Police Service

UPSC Stories

How An Unplanned Attempt Helped This Trainee IRS Officer Become An IPS

Muskan Khandelwal
Published on 3 Jun 2023, 1:25 pm IST
3 minutes read

Highlights

Trainee IRS officer Preeti Kumari cleared UPSC CSE 2022 with AIR 130 in the fifth attempt
Her childhood dream came true last year itself, when she cleared CSE with rank 242
However, an unplanned fifth attempt helped her to improve her rank

UPSC Stories

BSF Jawan’s Son Cracks UPSC in First Attempt With AIR-21

Bhakti Kothari
Published on 3 Jun 2023, 9:14 am IST
3 minutes read

Highlights

22-year-old Shivam Yadav is one the youngest qualifiers this year
With only a few months of self-study, Shivam cracked UPSC CSE 2022 with AIR-21 in his first attempt.
He completed his graduation in the same year he took the UPSC exam.

UPSC Stories

Coming Out Of Emotional Trauma Due To His Father’s Demise, He Cracked UPSC with AIR-37

Ayodhya Prasad Singh
Published on 2 Jun 2023, 4:59 pm IST
5 minutes read

Highlights

Chaitanya Awasthi cleared UPSC CSE-2022 in his very first attempt
He was heartbroken after the sudden demise of his father and underwent a very low phase
His mother was his biggest strength during this time, and all throughout his UPSC journey.

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