Abhishek Saraf [UPSC Topper 2019] Biography, Age, Family, Marksheet, Optional & More
Bio/Wiki | |
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Real Name/Full Name | Abhishek Saraf IAS |
Famous For | UPSC CSE 2019 All India Rank 8th |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 1992 |
Age (as in 2018) | 28 Years |
Birthplace | Bhopal |
Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Capricorn |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Bhopal |
School | unknown |
College/University | unknown |
Educational Qualification | Graduated from IIT Kanpur |
Religion | Hinduism |
Caste | unknown |
Hobbies | playing cricket |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
Family | |
Parents | Father– Arvind Saraf Mother– Pratibha Saraf |
Siblings | Brother– Unknown Sister– Unknown |
- He was selected in Indian Revenue Services in 2018.
- He was just 10 months old, when he lost his father Arvind Saraf
- His mother, Pratibha Saraf who has played the role of both his mother and father since then.
- He gave his fourth attempt in 2019 and got Rank 8.
Main Examination
General Studies: IAS Mains Paper 1
- Ancient History by R.S Sharma (Old NCERT)
- Medieval History by Satish Chandra (Old NCERT)- relevant chapters only
- Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania Hand written notes
- The spectrum of modern India by Rajiv Ahir
- Politics in India since Independence (NCERT)
- India since Independence by Bipin Chandra (Old NCERT)
- World History NCERT by Arjun Dev (Old NCERT)
- Fundamentals of Physical Geography (NCERT)
- Fundamentals of Human Geography (NCERT)
- India: Physical Environment (NCERT)
- India People and Economy (NCERT)
- GC Leong
- NCERT on Society
- Newspaper for Environment, Disaster, Impact of globalisation, role of women + google searches
General Studies: IAS Mains Paper 2
- Indian Constitution at Work (NCERT)
- Indian Polity by Laxmikanth
- Contemporary World Politics (NCERT)
- Current affairs notes made by self all year round from Newspaper + InsightsonIndia, IASbaba, Civildaily
- Internet searches for international bodies and other topics
- ARC report + Punchhi Commission reports
General Studies: IAS Mains Paper 3
- Indian Economy NCERTs of class 11th and 12th
- Indian Economy for Civil Services Exam by Ramesh Singh
- Economic Survey and Budget
- India People and Economy (NCERT)
- ARC Report on Disaster Management
- Science and Technology- news and Vision IAS notes
- Challenges to Internal security of India by Mr. Ashok Kumar
- Current affairs notes made by self all year round from Newspaper + InsightsonIndia, IASbaba, Civildaily
General Studies: IAS Mains Paper 4
- Justice Harvard – By Michael Sandel
- Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude for Civil Services Examination by G. Subba Rao (just for selective reference)
- Lexicon for Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude for IAS General Studies (main text)
- Administrative Reforms Commission Report on Ethics