In a stunning development that has sent ripples of disbelief through the bloated bureaucracy of India, a UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) aspirant, Raghav Sharma, has stumbled upon the formula for time travel while studying for his preliminary examination. According to Sharma, he is already deep into the preparation for the 2025 civil services exams, a feat that has left even Newton marveling from his grave.

The quirky sequence of events unfolded in a cramped, shared study room in Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi, where Sharma had been grinding away at the syllabus for several months. A sudden power cut forced him to rely on candlelight, which inadvertently led him to deduce the much-elusive time-space continuum. Sharma stated, “I was reading about the Gupta Empire, when the flickering shadows in the room seemed to form what looked like a mathematical equation. I scribbled it down, out of curiosity, and as soon as I finished, I found myself poring over the UPSC 2025 notification.”

The disclosure has turned the time-honored UPSC coaching industry on its head. Renowned institutes like Rau’s IAS Study Circle and Vajiram & Ravi are now trying to incorporate time travel into their teaching methodologies. “If we can leapfrog into the future exam papers, why should we waste time on redundant subjects like history and geography?” quipped Mr. Surya Prakash, Director of ‘Time Masters’, previously known as ‘Chronos IAS Academy.’

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Sharma’s startling revelation also spurred an emergency convening of the UPSC board. In a press release, Alok Kumar, Secretary, UPSC, stated, “Sharma’s claims are being scrutinized by an expert panel, including Professor Srinivas Ramanujan, a hologram of Albert Einstein, and a psychic parrot named Pythagoras. We are taking this very seriously.”

Raghav Sharma, meanwhile, maintains a stoic indifference to the commotion. “I am simply trying to crack the examination. It was easier to invent time travel than to predict what would come in the UPSC papers,” he said. As far as exam preparation is concerned, Sharma claims to have already studied the 2025 budget, the 2024 Olympic results, and the worldwide reaction to Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan’s third marriage.

I was reading about the Gupta Empire, when the flickering shadows in the room seemed to form what looked like a mathematical equation.

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Despite the absurdity of the situation, Sharma’s ’time travel’ studies have already impacted national policies. The Ministry of Human Resource Development is now contemplating introducing ‘Quantum Physics and Temporal Displacement’ as a compulsory subject for students from Class 6 onwards…

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Furthermore, the Ministry of Time Affairs, a newly formed entity in response to Sharma’s discovery, is diligently working to create policies and guidelines for time travel. The proposed measures include mandatory helmets, no meddling with historical events, and a strict rule against bringing back dinosaurs.

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Meanwhile, “Time Travel Tourism” has become the latest buzz phrase in the industry. “We are planning all-inclusive trips to the future,” said Ritu Kapoor, Director of TripToTomorrow Travel Agency. “Now you can take your vacation selfies in front of the Taj Mahal before it’s even built!”

If we can leapfrog into the future exam papers, why should we waste time on redundant subjects like history and geography?

In the educational sector, the Delhi University is set to offer a Bachelor’s degree in Time Travel and Temporal Studies. The admission will be based on the students’ ability to predict their own grades.

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Sharma’s claims have not only captivated the nation but also provoked international response. NASA has reportedly expressed interest in hiring Sharma. In a diplomatic cable leaked by WikiLeaks, an anonymous source was quoted saying, “We’ve been trying to get to Mars in months, Sharma could get us to the Mars of 3025 within seconds!”

In a twist of irony, historians around the world have expressed outrage. The Head of the Historical Society, Dr. Bernard Frinkle, on a live BBC interview, fumed, “This is a historical catastrophe. If everyone starts studying the future, who will study the past?”

As Sharma dives into future papers and prepares for the unforeseen circumstances of 2025, the nation holds its breath. The UPSC exams, once feared for their unpredictability, may now be predictable after all. The future, it seems, is no longer what it used to be.

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In a recent interview, when asked about his preferred cadre if he were to clear the exams, Sharma replied, “I’d like to be stationed here in Delhi. But to be honest, I’ve already seen where I get posted. And it’s not on Earth.”

Meanwhile, Sharma’s roommates at Old Rajinder Nagar are grappling with the sudden fame. “We thought the scribbles on the wall were his attempts at modern art. We even joked about it,” said one roommate. “Now we’re being careful not to erase anything; we might accidentally open a portal to the Jurassic era.”

In conclusion, Sharma’s extraordinary discovery has turned the world topsy-turvy. As the bureaucrats scramble to catch up, and the coaching centers try to switch their game, one thing is certain: the UPSC examinations will never be the same again. The question remains, though. Has Sharma discovered the ultimate hack to ace the examination? Or has he unwittingly unlocked a Pandora’s box that could potentially disrupt the very fabric of time? Only time will tell. Or in Sharma’s case, he probably already knows.

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