Kumud Mishra, hailing from Rohtas district in Bihar, has made headlines by securing an impressive All India Rank (AIR) 69 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024, allowing her to join the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) with the Bihar cadre. This achievement is significant as she is one of ten newly appointed IAS officers in the state, which is expected to enhance the administrative framework. Kumud's educational background includes schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya, AMC Cantt, Lucknow, followed by a BA (Honours) in Political Science from Lucknow University. Initially, she attempted the exam in her first attempt, achieving AIR 259 and securing a position in the Indian Revenue Service (IRS). However, her determination to become an IAS officer led her to prepare diligently for a second attempt, where she improved her rank significantly. Kumud attributes her success to her internal motivation and the unwavering support of her family. She faced challenges during the interview stage but managed to perform well due to her clarity of thought and confidence.