| 1. Aashna Chaudhary, an Indian civil servant, ranked 116th in the UPSC Exam 2022 after three attempts. |
| 2. She studied humanities at Delhi Public School, Ghaziabad, scoring 96.5% in her class 12 exams from 2014 to 2016. |
| 3. Taking a break after her undergraduate studies, Aashna prepared for civil service exams based on her family's suggestion. |
| 4. After two unsuccessful attempts, she identified her weaknesses and cleared the UPSC exam in 2022 with 992 marks. |
| 5. Aashna devoted 12 to 14 hours daily for exam preparation alongside pursuing her master's degree. |
| 6. Initially, she attended coaching but later decided to prepare for the exam independently. |
| 7. Choosing Anthropology as her optional subject, she successfully passed the UPSC exam without external guidance. |
| 8. Aashna actively participates in spiritual events and enjoys reading, jogging, and practicing yoga during her leisure time. |
| 9. She has contributed to social causes by working with an NGO. |
