Ananya Singh, from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, made headlines by clearing the UPSC Civil Services Exam in her first attempt, securing AIR 51, all through self-study without coaching. She scored 96% in 10th, 98.25% in 12th, and studied Economics (Hons) at Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi. Her disciplined approach, time management and mock test practice guided her success.