Shakti Dubey from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, topped the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024, securing All India Rank 1. With a background in Biochemistry from Allahabad University and Banaras Hindu University, she transitioned from teaching to civil services after seven years of dedicated preparation. Opting for Political Science and International Relations as her optional subject, Dubey's success highlights her academic versatility and perseverance. Her achievement inspires aspirants from small towns aiming for administrative excellence.
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