Working at an institution like NASA is a significant achievement, and it is a dream for many people..Today, we will learn about an Indian woman who gave up her career as a NASA scientist to pursue the UPSC exams..This accomplished woman, Anukriti Sharma, opted for the UPSC path despite receiving a job offer from NASA..Anukriti, who lives in Ajmer, Rajasthan, turned down a job offer from NASA that included an annual package of Rs 50 lakh..After completing her PhD at Rice University in Houston, Texas, she returned to India and started preparing for the UPSC exams..Anukreethy secured a position in the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) with a 355th rank in her fourth attempt at the UPSC exam..However, she did not give up on his goal. Determined to become an IPS officer, she tried again and appeared for the UPSC exam..When she retook the exam the following year, she secured the position of IPS officer with an even higher rank.