13 hours of study, no coaching: Anuj Agnihotri's journey from MBBS degree to UPSC topper
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Summary
UPSC announced the results for the CSE 2025 examinations earlier today, wherein Agnihotri emerged as the holder of All India Rank (AIR 1).
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Type Research
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Friday, 6 March 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
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PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right