The UPSC announced the results of the 2023 Civil Services Exam on April 16, 2024. Donuru Ananya Reddy who secured the third position is from Mahabubnagar district in Telangana. Videos of the exam’s top performers are circulating online, including one featuring Reddy on Platform X, where she talks about being inspired by cricketer Virat Kohli.
In a video, Donuru Ananya Reddy expresses admiration for cricket icon Virat Kohli and claims him as her favorite player. Reddy credits Kohli’s “never give up” mindset and dedication as inspirational, highlighting his discipline as a key lesson.
UPSC Topper Ananya about #ViratKohli💪👌 pic.twitter.com/gtBJdhPwOR
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Ananya holds the third position in the rankings, with Aditya Srivastava leading and Animesh Pradhan in second place.
The former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, Raghuram Rajan mentioned that numerous young Indians are opting to establish businesses overseas due to their dissatisfaction with the business environment in India.
He compared this trend to a “Virat Kohli mentality,” suggesting that, similar to the renowned cricketer, young Indian entrepreneurs boldly venture wherever they can readily access and excel in foreign markets.
In the ongoing season of IPL 2024, Virat Kohli currently leads in scoring with 316 runs in 7 matches at an average of 72.20, earning him the Orange Cap.
