How Multiple Revisions Can Unlock Civil Services

How Multiple Revisions Can Unlock Civil Services | Exclusive Interview

Muskan Khandelwal
Published on 23 Jan 2024, 9:00 am IST
1 minute read

Highlights

2020 batch IAS officer Koushik H R cleared UPSC CSE 2019 with AIR 240
In this interview, he shares about one-book strategy, multiple revisions, and much more
He is currently posted as Additional Collector, Nilgiris District

Despite facing several failures, including five attempts at the civil services exam, 2020-batch IAS officer Koushik H R maintained an unwavering will to succeed. He cleared the civil services exam twice. In UPSC CSE 2018 he was selected for IRS and in 2019 he got Indian Administrative Service.

In an exclusive interview with Indian Masterminds, Mr. Koushik shared how aspirants should strategically prepare for the exam, how they should study from the relevant materials, engage in multiple revisions and much more.

Previously a Tele-communication Engineer, Mr. Koushik quit his job to pursue his dream of joining the civil services. He is posted as Additional Collector, Nilgiris District and Project Director, Special Area Development Programme.

Sarika AK Creates History, First Person with Cerebral Palsy To Crack UPSC CSE

Ayodhya Prasad Singh
Published on 26 Apr 2024, 9:22 am IST
5 minutes read

Highlights

Sarika AK from Kerala cracked UPSC CSE-2022 with AIR 922

She becomes the first Keralite with cerebral palsy to clear this exam

Read the full story to know how she did it

Despite Sterling Performance RCA Facing Resource Crunch

Muskan Khandelwal
Published on 24 Apr 2024, 9:00 am IST
5 minutes read

Highlights

Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) of Jamia Milia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi is facing acute shortage of funds
Out of 60 RCA students which appeared for UPSC CSE interview this year, 31 got selected – an unprecedented 52 per cent success rate
To find out the reasons for such stupendous success rate, read the full story…

‘Giving Up Meat Is Good For Us And Good For Planet’

Pallavi Priya
Published on 16 Apr 2024, 9:00 am IST
2 minutes read

Highlights

According to a research, about 80% of the Indian population is non-vegetarian. The data is almost similar for the world’s population. Out of those 80%, most think about animal rights and welfare. They might have even tried to quit eating meat but couldn’t because they are hardwired to eat and it tastes good. Former IRS […]

DRM Ity Pandey: Making IRTS Proud With Her Ultra Achievements

Jonali Buragohain
Published on 10 Apr 2024, 9:00 am IST
2 minutes read

Highlights

Ity Pandey is a Comrades finisher, one of the most gruelling ultra marathons in the history of running

The 1996-batch IRTS officer is posted as Divisional Railway Manager in Bhusawal, Maharashtra

In a video interview, she underscores the importance of running in enhancing work performance

After losing Weight, This Officer Is Now Motivating Others For Fitness & Health

Pallavi Priya
Published on 4 Apr 2024, 9:05 am IST
2 minutes read

Highlights

He tried many times to lose weight, but couldn’t continue for more than one or two months. He loved eating food; eating one medium pizza with some garlic bread and soft drinks at one time was not a big deal for him. Then came a time when increased body weight led to bad health. That […]