'Choosing subjects is key to success in UPSC exam'

NEW DELHI: The right choice of subjects is the base of success in the UPSC exam, said Sanjay Kothari, Senior IAS and Secretary to President Ram Nath Kovind. He was addressing the UPSC aspirants at the Dynamite News UPSC Conclave 2019 on Sunday. The topic of the Conclave was: ‘How to crack civil services exam?’
Ira Singhal (Rank 1 in 2015), KR Nandini (Rank 1 in 2017) and Anu Kumari (Rank 2 in 2018) were present as the key speakers in the conclave.Ira Singhal said, “It's more beneficial to begin preparation for civil services after graduation only. Moreover, full command over the language of your medium is a must”.
KR Nandini said, "You can win over your lack of confidence by consistent hard work. Always remember that you should never lose your heart”. Answering to a question by an aspirant, Anu Kumari said, "Too much dependence on coaching for IAS exam is not worth it. Students should focus on studies with sincerity and devotion”.
Besides SK Roongta, Former Chairman, Steel Authority of India Limited; Renu Singh, IFS and Director, Delhi Zoo; and Editor-in-Chief Manoj Tibrewal Aakash also shared their views with the UPSC aspirants.
The conclave was attended by youngsters from rural areas of various states including Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Punjab.