
Digital Detox for Civil Service? IAS Officer’s 3-Year Phone Ban Sparks ‘UPSC Prep Cult’ Debate and Calls for Reform
An intense online debate has erupted following a candid revelation by Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Neha Byadwal regarding her preparation strategy for the highly competitive Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examinations. Byadwal disclosed that she abstained entirely from using a mobile phone for three years while preparing for the rigorous civil services test, a…