Known for its low acceptance rate and high standards, UPSC exams for the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and other prestigious positions are the dreams of millions of Indian aspirants. Yet, only a small fraction succeed.
After mentoring students for many years and seeing their sheer resilience in the face of many odds, N Parthasarathi, former ambassador to South Korea, Consul-General of India in San Francisco, and seasoned Foreign Service officer, decided to write the book Navigating UPSC CSE (₹160, Unique Publishers) to shed light on what it takes to ace this exam. "I recognised the need for proper guidance," he explains. "There's an overwhelming lack of direction that often leads talented individuals to lose precious time."
This story is from the November 02, 2024 edition of The Morning Standard.
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