ESSAYS for Civil Services and Other Competitive Examinations About the Author The Author is IAS Topper (Rank 5, Civil Services Examination: 2010). He did his B.E. from the prestigious Delhi College of Engineering. His earlier selections in this examination led him to join Indian Revenue Service - Customs and Central Excise and Indian Police Service. His interests include reading, swimming and playing synthesizer. He is the author of various articles in national magazines and newspapers.