RITIKA RATH, UPSC IAS 2024 Topper, AIR 48 – Biography, State, Marksheet, and Answer Copy

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We are happy to release the Mains answer copy of RITIKA RATH. She has secured AIR 48 in the UPSC IAS Civil Services Examination 2024. Aspirants can learn from these copies and strategize their preparation accordingly.

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RITIKA RATH, UPSC IAS 2024 Toppers, AIR 48, Sample MGP (GS) Copy

Biography of UPSC CSE 2024 Topper Ritika Rath AIR 48

• Birth and Domicile: Born in Sambalpur, Odisha, and raised by public servant parents, Ritika Rath grew up understanding the true meaning of service. Her Odisha roots instilled in her a deep appreciation for public service and social responsibility, which would later shape her career aspirations. 

• Family Background: Ritika was raised in a family deeply committed to public service and welfare. Her father, Shri. Sisir Kumar Ratho is a public servant giving his services in the field of environmental conservation and ecology. At the same time, her mother, Smt. Sujata Ratho is also a public servant working in the field of preservation and conservation of wildlife in Odisha. 

• Educational Background: Ritika’s academic record reflects consistent excellence and hard work. She secured a perfect 10 CGPA from Sau International School, Bhubaneswar, in 2017. She further secured 95.2% from Sanskriti School, New Delhi. She has completed her graduation from the Indian Institute of Management in Economics and Management. 

• Previous work Experience: Before her UPSC success, Ritika worked as a Research Analyst at Tata Steel Foundation, Jamshedpur. This one-year experience gave her, ground-level understanding of social challenges, practical exposure to development work, and valuable insights into policy implementation. 

• UPSC Preparation Journey: Ritika’s path to AIR 48 is marked by 3 attempts, showing her resilience, smart strategy over rote learning. Her choice of philosophy optional has also played an instrumental role in ensuring that this optional optimizes her score in GS4 and the Essay paper of the mains examination. 

• Medium of Exam: English

• No. of UPSC CSE attempts: Ritika achieved success in her 3rd attempt, proving that persistence with the right strategy pays off. 

• Optional Subjects: Philosophy

• Curricular and Extracurricular Achievements: Ritika Rath’s shines beyond academics; she has participated in Social Impact initiatives and taught underprivileged students. She has been an active sportsperson and played lawn tennis and throwball. In her spare time, she writes free verse poetry and reads fiction on mythological re imagination. 

Ritika’s story breaks multiple UPSC CSE stereotypes, she is a non-engineering graduate, chose a non-traditional optional, and succeeded in just 3 attempts. Her journey inspires aspirants to play to their unique strengths, value diverse experiences, and believe in strategic persistence. 

Forum IAS jubilantly celebrates and congratulates Ritika Rath’s success in this fiercely competitive exam. We wish that her brilliant academic journey, leadership in sports, and passion for social impact make her an inspiration. May her IAS career be as dynamic as her throwball serves and as profound as her philosophical insights. We wish her transformative success in serving and building the nation! Jai Hind!!!

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