For the vast majority of us, working is either a means of generating money or just another task. But for many, freedom and life are all about the decisions they let themselves make. In these situations, people frequently pick their passion above what they are compelled to do or even if they are succeeding at something but lacking their hearts.
 
These individuals consistently experience success in all facets of their lives. Millions of indians aspire to pass the UPSC because it will secure their jobs and, more importantly, help them build a solid reputation as government officials. One individual who can sacrifice their present prosperity to pursue their passion is Apala Mishra.  She left her job as a doctor to pursue her goal of becoming an IAS officer.  It was challenging, but she made the brave decision to quit the medical field and focus on studying for the UPSC Civil services Examination. This was a tough decision for anyone to make, but it finally allowed her to realize her dream.

Who is Apala Mishra?
Born in 1997 in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, Apala Mishra is an army kid.  Her brother, abhishek Mishra, is an army major, and her father, amitabh Mishra, is a colonel in the indian Army.  The mother of the child, Dr. Alpana Mishra, teaches hindi at delhi University.  Her strong intellectual background and family's commitment to public service are the main reasons for her success in the medical field and the UPSC; as a result, her upbringing greatly influences her choices and achievements.

Apala Mishra's Education
She completed her tenth grade in dehradun and her twelfth grade in Rohini, Delhi.  After that, she attended army College to earn a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and went on to become a dentist.  She changed her goal to the indian Administrative service (IAS) after realizing her inherent calling to serve society.

She lost in the preliminary round of her first two attempts in 2018 and 2019, respectively. She joined coaching, but she didn't give up and quickly began studying on her own and learning time management and self-strategies. She used to study for seven to eight hours every day, fix her errors, and further her education. She eventually used air 9 to pass the UPSC CSE in 2020.  Her UPSC interview score of 215 out of 275 was the highest in five years at the time.  She joined the indian Foreign service (IFS) instead of becoming an IAS, despite her achievements.  

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