Inspiration behind Daily Quiz & PYQ Practice
Ira Singhal
AIR 1 (General category), Civil Services Examination 2015 — first differently-abled woman to top the exam
Ira Singhal had already qualified the Civil Services Examination once before her landmark 2015 result — but was initially denied the appointment she'd earned because of her physical disability. She fought that decision and won.
She then went on to top the exam outright. What's consistently highlighted about her journey is the sustained, daily discipline she kept up across multiple attempts, well before the recognition finally came.
Documented facts
- •Qualified the Civil Services Examination in an earlier attempt but was initially denied appointment on account of her physical disability.
- •She contested that decision and ultimately secured her rightful selection.
- •Went on to top the Civil Services Examination overall (General category) in 2015.
- •Widely cited as an example of sustained, disciplined effort across multiple attempts, against real systemic obstacles.
Why Daily Quiz & PYQ Practice is dedicated to this story
Daily Quiz and PYQ Practice are built on small, consistent, everyday repetition — the same discipline of showing up daily that carried Ira Singhal's preparation across attempts. It's dedicated to that persistence.
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