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Famous For | Holding All India Rank 1 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (2020) |
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Physical Stats & More
Height | 173 cm |
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Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
Education | B.Tech in Civil Engineering |
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School(s) |
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College/University | IIT Bombay |
Personal Life
Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
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Hometown | Kumhari Village, Kadwa Block, Katihar District, Bihar |
Family
Father | Devanand Singh (branch manager at Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank, Bihar) | ||
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Mother | Punam Devi | ||
Siblings |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
He achieved the 219th rank in the engineering entrance exam after completing his schooling, securing admission to IIT Bombay. | |
During his time at IIT Bombay, he served as the General Secretary Social and Cultural, leading Hostel 6 to win its first Cultural Cup. | |
He graduated six months ahead of the scheduled completion date for his degree. | |
He topped the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2020 on his third attempt. | |
For the examination, he chose Anthropology as his optional subject. | |
He did not take any coaching classes for exam preparation, dedicating 7 to 10 hours daily to self-study. | |
His areas of focus include rural development, employment generation, and poverty alleviation. | |
In his free time, he enjoys spending quality moments with family and friends. |