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UPSC Stories

UPSC Story Of Two Friends: Failed Together, Sailed the Exam Together
  • Ayodhya Prasad Singh
  • Published on 16 Mar 2023, 4:37 pm IST
  • 3 minutes read
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Highlights

  • Unique story of two friends, both cleared the UPSC together, one got IAS, other became IPS.
  • IPS Saad Miya Khan achieved the UPSC milestone in his 5th attempt, while IAS Vishal Mishra cleared the exam in his 3rd attempt.
  • Their story exemplifies the adage – one becomes the company he keeps.

Video Interview

How Are IPS Officers Trained, The Life At SVPNPA…

From Black Robes To Khakee

#InternationalWomensDay2023 Special: One Advice Each From Inspiring Bureaucrats

Vultures Being Cultured

Save The Elephant

A Historic Step In Tiger Conservation

Story Of The Journey From Satara To LBSNAA

IAS Officer Abhilasha Abhinav On How To Crack The Personality Test

Video Interview

How Are IPS Officers Trained, The Life At SVPNPA…

From Black Robes To Khakee

#InternationalWomensDay2023 Special: One Advice Each From Inspiring Bureaucrats

Vultures Being Cultured

Save The Elephant

A Historic Step In Tiger Conservation

Story Of The Journey From Satara To LBSNAA

IAS Officer Abhilasha Abhinav On How To Crack The Personality Test

Beyond Headlines

Don’t Release My Salary Until Everyone Else Has Got It, Says This IAS Officer 
  • Raghav Goyal
  • Published on 15 Mar 2023, 4:17 pm IST
  • 2 minutes read
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Highlights

  • The 1994-batch IAS officer, Praveen Prakash is creating a transparent process for the release of salaries of about 1.35 lakh ayahs and cooks working in government schools of Vijayawada
  • A five-step process has been formulated by the Principal Secretary School education to be followed henceforth
  • He has asked for release his salary after all the staff has received their wages

Most Popular

It’s Okay To Be Not Okay, Speak Up and Seek Help for Depression: NITI Aayog Director Shubhrata Prakash

Do You Have ‘Courage to Dream’?

Shubham Kumar Reveals His Preparation Strategy That Got Him AIR 1 in UPSC CSE 2020

How To Increase Farmers’ Income By 40% in Six Months…

Tamil Nadu Police, First in the World, to Adopt Blockchain Technology

Most Popular

It’s Okay To Be Not Okay, Speak Up and Seek Help for Depression: NITI Aayog Director Shubhrata Prakash

Do You Have ‘Courage to Dream’?

Shubham Kumar Reveals His Preparation Strategy That Got Him AIR 1 in UPSC CSE 2020

How To Increase Farmers’ Income By 40% in Six Months…

Tamil Nadu Police, First in the World, to Adopt Blockchain Technology

Be Inspired

Replicating Delhi’s Rajendra Nagar Libraries In The Least Developed District of UP
  • Muskan Khandelwal
  • Published on 15 Mar 2023, 9:00 am IST
  • 3 minutes read
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Highlights

  • 2019 batch IPS officer Shakti Avasthy has set up a library in Azamgarh police lines premises
  • The library has 58 cubicles with 24*7 electricity and internet facility
  • The library is getting books from National Book of Trust (NBT) and crowd sourcing

News

Himachal Pradesh Govt. Short Of Senior IAS Officers

Assam: IAS Sewali Devi Sharma Suspended Over Allegation Of Misuse Of Fund In SCERT

Big: Textile Commissioner Office Will Shift From Mumbai to Delhi, Government Released a Letter

Himachal Pradesh: IAS Debasweta Banik Will Go On Central Deputation, Government Will Appoint a DC in Hamirpur Soon

Tamil Nadu: Financial Assistance to UPSC Aspirants, 1000 Candidates Will Get 7.5K Stipend

Esha Sengupta posted as MD, West Bengal Tribal Corp

IPS Vimukt Ranjan to Become DIG of SPG

Sridhar Nadimatla To Be Next CMD of NMDC

IM Stories

IFS Officer Who Becomes IPS
IFS Officer Who Becomes IPS
On Mar 21, 2023
From IIT to UPSC Topper, IAS Kanishak Kataria’s Successful Journey
From IIT to UPSC Topper, IAS Kanishak Kataria’s Successful Journey
On Mar 21, 2023
These Gujarat Tribal Women Are Financially Independent Now
These Gujarat Tribal Women Are Financially Independent Now
On Mar 21, 2023
IAS Officer Who Woked in Mills & Slept on Railway Platforms
IAS Officer Who Woked in Mills & Slept on Railway Platforms
On Mar 20, 2023
A Science Student’s Struggle with Social Sciences in UPSC
A Science Student’s Struggle with Social Sciences in UPSC
On Mar 20, 2023
Journey From Bank PO to IAS
Journey From Bank PO to IAS
On Mar 18, 2023
How Yashni Scored AIR 57 in CSE Without Taking Time Off from Work
How Yashni Scored AIR 57 in CSE Without Taking Time Off from Work
On Mar 18, 2023
Eliminating Child Marriages Among Ignorant Tribals In Nandurbar
Eliminating Child Marriages Among Ignorant Tribals In Nandurbar
On Mar 18, 2023
Faced Caste Discrimination Yesterday, Aced UPSC CSE Today
Faced Caste Discrimination Yesterday, Aced UPSC CSE Today
On Mar 18, 2023
An Income Tax Commissioner Who Is An Ace Marathoner Too
An Income Tax Commissioner Who Is An Ace Marathoner Too
On Mar 17, 2023

News

Himachal Pradesh Govt. Short Of Senior IAS Officers

Assam: IAS Sewali Devi Sharma Suspended Over Allegation Of Misuse Of Fund In SCERT

Big: Textile Commissioner Office Will Shift From Mumbai to Delhi, Government Released a Letter

Himachal Pradesh: IAS Debasweta Banik Will Go On Central Deputation, Government Will Appoint a DC in Hamirpur Soon

Tamil Nadu: Financial Assistance to UPSC Aspirants, 1000 Candidates Will Get 7.5K Stipend

Esha Sengupta posted as MD, West Bengal Tribal Corp

IPS Vimukt Ranjan to Become DIG of SPG

Sridhar Nadimatla To Be Next CMD of NMDC

IM Stories

IFS Officer Who Becomes IPS
IFS Officer Who Becomes IPS
On Mar 21, 2023
From IIT to UPSC Topper, IAS Kanishak Kataria’s Successful Journey
From IIT to UPSC Topper, IAS Kanishak Kataria’s Successful Journey
On Mar 21, 2023
These Gujarat Tribal Women Are Financially Independent Now
These Gujarat Tribal Women Are Financially Independent Now
On Mar 21, 2023
IAS Officer Who Woked in Mills & Slept on Railway Platforms
IAS Officer Who Woked in Mills & Slept on Railway Platforms
On Mar 20, 2023
A Science Student’s Struggle with Social Sciences in UPSC
A Science Student’s Struggle with Social Sciences in UPSC
On Mar 20, 2023
Journey From Bank PO to IAS
Journey From Bank PO to IAS
On Mar 18, 2023
How Yashni Scored AIR 57 in CSE Without Taking Time Off from Work
How Yashni Scored AIR 57 in CSE Without Taking Time Off from Work
On Mar 18, 2023
Eliminating Child Marriages Among Ignorant Tribals In Nandurbar
Eliminating Child Marriages Among Ignorant Tribals In Nandurbar
On Mar 18, 2023
Faced Caste Discrimination Yesterday, Aced UPSC CSE Today
Faced Caste Discrimination Yesterday, Aced UPSC CSE Today
On Mar 18, 2023
An Income Tax Commissioner Who Is An Ace Marathoner Too
An Income Tax Commissioner Who Is An Ace Marathoner Too
On Mar 17, 2023

Change Makers

Rowdies Turning Aspirants, Because of This IPS Officer
  • Bhakti Kothari
  • Published on 14 Mar 2023, 4:00 pm IST
  • 3 minutes read
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Highlights

  • IPS officer Karanraj Vaghela has transformed the lives of students living in the ‘popular’ MG hostel of Rajkot.
  • The students, who were once famous for being rowdy and aimless are now preoccupied with studying for competitive exams.
  • Several youngsters have been able to crack exams and acquire government jobs for themselves.

Latest Articles

India Rejoices on World Forest Day As Forest Cover Goes Up To 25%

Himachal Pradesh Govt. Short Of Senior IAS Officers

Assam: IAS Sewali Devi Sharma Suspended Over Allegation Of Misuse Of Fund In SCERT

Big: Textile Commissioner Office Will Shift From Mumbai to Delhi, Government Released a Letter

Himachal Pradesh: IAS Debasweta Banik Will Go On Central Deputation, Government Will Appoint a DC in Hamirpur Soon

Tamil Nadu: Financial Assistance to UPSC Aspirants, 1000 Candidates Will Get 7.5K Stipend

IAS Anurag Agarwal Along With Other IAS Officers Reshuffled In Punjab; Check List

Uttar Pradesh: 08 IPS officer Transferred; IPS Piyush Mordia Posted As ADG, Lucknow Zone

Madhya Pradesh: 12 IPS Officers Transferred; Check List

Asked Parents Not To Keep High Hopes, Yet Got The IPS

Latest Articles

India Rejoices on World Forest Day As Forest Cover Goes Up To 25%

Himachal Pradesh Govt. Short Of Senior IAS Officers

Assam: IAS Sewali Devi Sharma Suspended Over Allegation Of Misuse Of Fund In SCERT

Big: Textile Commissioner Office Will Shift From Mumbai to Delhi, Government Released a Letter

Himachal Pradesh: IAS Debasweta Banik Will Go On Central Deputation, Government Will Appoint a DC in Hamirpur Soon

Tamil Nadu: Financial Assistance to UPSC Aspirants, 1000 Candidates Will Get 7.5K Stipend

IAS Anurag Agarwal Along With Other IAS Officers Reshuffled In Punjab; Check List

Uttar Pradesh: 08 IPS officer Transferred; IPS Piyush Mordia Posted As ADG, Lucknow Zone

Madhya Pradesh: 12 IPS Officers Transferred; Check List

Asked Parents Not To Keep High Hopes, Yet Got The IPS

Video Interview

How Are IPS Officers Trained, The Life At SVPNPA…
  • Muskan Khandelwal
  • Published on 14 Mar 2023, 9:17 am IST
  • 1 minute read
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Highlights

  • Watch exclusive video interview of IPS Probationer Isha Singh
  • She cleared UPSC CSE 2020 with AIR 191
  • In this second video interview she shares about her preparation strategies and life at SVPNPA

Movements

IAS Anurag Agarwal Along With Other IAS Officers Reshuffled In Punjab; Check List

Uttar Pradesh: 08 IPS officer Transferred; IPS Piyush Mordia Posted As ADG, Lucknow Zone

Madhya Pradesh: 12 IPS Officers Transferred; Check List

Gujarat: IAS Vijaykumar Lalubhai Kharadi Appointed As Deputy Director General of SPIPA

Jharkhand Government Issues Transfer and Postings of IAS officers Including Praveen Toppo

Abs Shalini Appointed as Deputy Secretary in Department of Consumer Affairs, Delhi

Four Gujarat Cadre IAS officers Promoted to ACS Grade

Major Reshuffle in MP; Top Cops of Bhopal, Indore Swap Postings

Movements

IAS Anurag Agarwal Along With Other IAS Officers Reshuffled In Punjab; Check List

Uttar Pradesh: 08 IPS officer Transferred; IPS Piyush Mordia Posted As ADG, Lucknow Zone

Madhya Pradesh: 12 IPS Officers Transferred; Check List

Gujarat: IAS Vijaykumar Lalubhai Kharadi Appointed As Deputy Director General of SPIPA

Jharkhand Government Issues Transfer and Postings of IAS officers Including Praveen Toppo

Abs Shalini Appointed as Deputy Secretary in Department of Consumer Affairs, Delhi

Four Gujarat Cadre IAS officers Promoted to ACS Grade

Major Reshuffle in MP; Top Cops of Bhopal, Indore Swap Postings

Beyond Headlines

The Elephant Whisperers, Guardian Angel To Many Pachyderms
  • Pallavi Priya
  • Published on 13 Mar 2023, 4:50 pm IST
  • 4 minutes read
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Highlights

  • The story of baby elephants Raghu & Ammu being tended to by a mahout Bomman & a sweeper Bellie in the documentary ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ has won the prestigious Oscar Award.
  • The short film documentary was shot in an around Theppakudu Elephant camp in Mudumalai Tiger reserve.
  • There are more than 2700 such unsung Bommans in the country who takes care of baby elephants in such camps

Change Makers

Growing Black Gold in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar
  • Ayodhya Prasad Singh
  • Published on 13 Mar 2023, 9:19 am IST
  • 3 minutes read
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Highlights

  • In Naxal hit Bastar, farmers are doing innovative farming and growing black pepper with coffee and silver oak.
  • District administration is lending help to these farmers, right from providing training to seeds.
  • The man behind the project is 2011-batch IAS officer and DC Bastar, Mr Chandan Kumar.

Must read

Inspiring Story of Samyak S Jain: Visually Impaired, Secured AIR-7 in UPSC CSE 2021

Women Rules UPSC CSE-2021 Results, Bag Top 3 Ranks!

100 Candidates Mentored by IPS Officer Mahesh Bhagwat’s Team Get Selected in UPSC CSE 2021

The Top 10 of UPSC CSE 2021: A Cut Above the Rest, Know How They Did It!

Language No Barrier in CSE: Meet Ravi Kumar Sihag, UPSC Topper in Hindi Medium With Air 18

Exclusive Interview With UPSC Topper Shubham Kumar, Shares Valuable Tips On How to Crack Civil Services Exam

‘If I Can Become an IAS Officer, Anybody with Willpower Can’

Taking IAS Officer Father’s Legacy Forward, Shubhankar Pathak Aces UPSC CSE 2021 in Maiden Attempt 

UPSC CSE 2021: Priyamvada Mhaddalkar Tops Maharashtra with AIR-13

UPSC CSE 2021: Ankita Agarwal’s Journey from AIR-239 in 2019 to AIR-2 in 2021

A Daughter Who Fought till Last for Her Father’s Dream, Cracked UPSC CSE 2021 in Sixth Attempt

UP Farmer’s Son On His Way to IAS After Securing AIR 6 in UPSC CSE 2021

“Civil Service is Pro People, That’s Why It Fascinates Me,” Says Yasharth, AIR 12 Rank Holder in CSE 2021

Answer Writing, Self-Notes and Group Sessions are the Keys to UPSC CSE 2021 Topper Shruti Sharma’s Success

Flaws in the System Triggered this Doctor to Get into Civil Services, and She Did It in Style with AIR 19 in UPSC CSE-2021

Ishita Rathi, Daughter of Police Couple, AIR 8 in UPSC CSE-2021 with Economics as Optional

UPSC CSE 2021: Performance of Muslim Candidates Worst in a Decade

Must read

Inspiring Story of Samyak S Jain: Visually Impaired, Secured AIR-7 in UPSC CSE 2021

Women Rules UPSC CSE-2021 Results, Bag Top 3 Ranks!

100 Candidates Mentored by IPS Officer Mahesh Bhagwat’s Team Get Selected in UPSC CSE 2021

The Top 10 of UPSC CSE 2021: A Cut Above the Rest, Know How They Did It!

Language No Barrier in CSE: Meet Ravi Kumar Sihag, UPSC Topper in Hindi Medium With Air 18

Exclusive Interview With UPSC Topper Shubham Kumar, Shares Valuable Tips On How to Crack Civil Services Exam

‘If I Can Become an IAS Officer, Anybody with Willpower Can’

Taking IAS Officer Father’s Legacy Forward, Shubhankar Pathak Aces UPSC CSE 2021 in Maiden Attempt 

UPSC CSE 2021: Priyamvada Mhaddalkar Tops Maharashtra with AIR-13

UPSC CSE 2021: Ankita Agarwal’s Journey from AIR-239 in 2019 to AIR-2 in 2021

A Daughter Who Fought till Last for Her Father’s Dream, Cracked UPSC CSE 2021 in Sixth Attempt

UP Farmer’s Son On His Way to IAS After Securing AIR 6 in UPSC CSE 2021

“Civil Service is Pro People, That’s Why It Fascinates Me,” Says Yasharth, AIR 12 Rank Holder in CSE 2021

Answer Writing, Self-Notes and Group Sessions are the Keys to UPSC CSE 2021 Topper Shruti Sharma’s Success

Flaws in the System Triggered this Doctor to Get into Civil Services, and She Did It in Style with AIR 19 in UPSC CSE-2021

Ishita Rathi, Daughter of Police Couple, AIR 8 in UPSC CSE-2021 with Economics as Optional

UPSC CSE 2021: Performance of Muslim Candidates Worst in a Decade

Video Interview

From Black Robes To Khakee
  • Muskan Khandelwal
  • Published on 12 Mar 2023, 9:31 am IST
  • 1 minute read
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Highlights

  • Watch exclusive video interview of IPS Probationer Isha Singh with Indian Masterminds
  • She cleared UPSC CSE 2020 with AIR 191
  • In the video interview she shares about her journey to civil services and her career in law

Change Makers

Pensioners In Rajasthan Need Not Run Around To Prove They Are Alive, Thanks To This…
  • Ayodhya Prasad Singh
  • Published on 11 Mar 2023, 4:29 pm IST
  • 3 minutes read
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Highlights

  • Lakhs of pensioners have to physically produce themselves in their respective offices to prove they are alive.
  • The 2004-batch IAS officer Samit Sharma has tried to lessen the burden by coming with an App.
  • The RajSSPApp uses the Aadhaar platform for face recognition-based authentication of pensionersin the comforts of their homes.
  • Over 94 lakh pensioners of Rajasthan will benefit from this facility. The state is the first to address this issue.

Beyond Headlines

A French Noble Laureate Releases An IAS Officer’s Book
  • Pallavi Priya
  • Published on 11 Mar 2023, 9:11 am IST
  • 4 minutes read
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Highlights

  • IAS officer Mugdha Sinha debuted as an author by publishing two poetry collection, one each in Hindi and English
  • Her English book ‘Postcard Poems’ was released at World Book Fair, New Delhi by Nobel Winner Ms Annie Ernaux
  • Ms. Sinha who is a 1999 batch IAS officer of Rajasthan Cadre is now serving as Joint Secretary, Culture (Govt. Of India)
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