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HS Keerthana, once a celebrated child artist in South Indian cinema, has successfully cleared the prestigious UPSC Civil Services Examination, securing an impressive All India Rank (AIR) of 167 in the 2019 Main Examination. Her remarkable journey from the entertainment industry to becoming an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer exemplifies dedication and perseverance.

Keerthana, who belongs to the OBC category, scored a total of 984 marks in the Civil Services (Main) Examination, including 794 in the written papers and 190 in the personality test. This achievement reportedly came after six attempts, highlighting her unwav...