IAS officer Krati Raj cleared UPSC CSE 2020 with AIR 106 in her third attempt

Image Credit: IAS Krati Raj Instagram

She is now posted in her home state, Uttar Pradesh

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To prepare for UPSC mains answer writing in Delhi’s winters, she used to freeze her hand in cold water

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During her preparation, she was also running an NGO, and had to take care of her parents who were in hospital with Covid

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"I decided to stay away from the hubbub of coaching. Coaching creates a toxic culture and puts a lot of pressure on the aspirants."

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IAS Krati Raj says, "This journey is full of ups and downs. You may work hard, but take care to work smart.”

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