UPSC Civil Services Exam rank 2 holder Animesh Pradhan cleared exam in his 1st attempt

Animesh Pradhan, who cracked UPSC Civil Services Exam 2023 with AIR 2, revealed it was his first attempt and he didn't join coaching class full-time. The 22-year-old, who has lost both his parents, stated, "If I can achieve success in...adverse situation, anyone can." Pradhan works with Indian Oil Corporation after doing his B Tech in Computer Science from NIT Rourkela.