| 1. Garima Lohia achieved AIR 2 in the 2022 UPSC CSE examination. |
| 2. After her father's passing in 2015, Garima was raised by her mother alongside her siblings. |
| 3. Garima's family consists of 13 members, with her grandfather being the primary earner. |
| 4. She started preparing for the exam in 2020 during the Covid-19 lockdown, choosing to study at home using resources like books and the internet. |
| 5. Although she did not pass the prelims on her first try, Garima successfully cleared the examination on her second attempt with 1063 marks. |
| 6. In May 2023, she made headlines for securing AIR 2 in the UPSC CSE results announcement. |
| 7. Garima is proficient in Marwari, Hindi, and English. |
| 8. She enjoys listening to podcasts focused on self-help and self-improvement during her free time. |
| 9. Her essay on Women Empowerment won the title of Best Essay by a UN Forum. |
| 10. Garima's optional subject in the UPSC exam was Commerce and Accountancy. |
| 11. She prepared for UPSC without any coaching assistance. |
| 12. She sought help from her seniors and classmates from Kirori Mal College during her preparation. |