Once Karna met Shri Krishna and said, “My mother left me the moment I was born, was it my fault that I was born an illegitimate child?
I didn’t get education from Dhronacharya just because I was considered a non- kshatriya and then, when I was able to learn from Lord Parshurama, he gave me curse to forget all what I had learned from him since I was a Kshatriya.
I was disgraced in Draupadi’s swayamvar. My mother Kunti finally told me the truth just to save her other sons.
Whatever I have today was because of Duryodhana’s charity and friendship. So am I wrong in taking his side??”
Shri Krishna replied, “Karna… I was born in jail. Death was waiting for me even before I was born.
I was separated from my both the parents and since my birth i was attacked several times. I didn’t have any education till I was sixteen while you were given education from childhood.
You got to marry girl of your choice but I didn’t get to marry the girl I loved, rather I ended up marrying those who wanted to marry me and ones I rescued from demons.
I had to move my whole community from the banks of Yamuna to far off Sea shore to save them from Jarasandh. I was called a coward for running away!

Remember Karna.. Everyone has to face challenges in life. Life is not fair on anybody.
If Duryodhana has a lot of unfairness in life, so does Yudhishtir.
What is Right (Dharma) is known to your mind and No matter how much unfairness we get, how many times we were disgraced, how many times we were denied but what matter is how you react at that time. Life’s unfairness doesn’t give you right to walk the wrong path.

Always remember, Life may be tough at a point but DESTINY is not created by the what happened to us but by the STEPS we take.”

Examine the multi-dimensional nature of poverty and its interlinkages with hunger, and critically evaluate the effectiveness of government policies in India aimed at addressing these challenges.

15 marks question - 11 minutes

Just to encourage Answer writing ✍️

Model Answer I will upload tomorrow

Important for GS 2 International Relations and also value addition for GS 3 infrastructure

He scored 114 Marks in GS 2

Few suggestions to young students and aspirants.

Remove ego and attitude.
Be Respectful and down to earth. Learn from your seniors and teachers.

Learn, Unlearn and Relearn.

“The impeachment process for judges in India, though a constitutional safeguard for judicial accountability, has been criticized for being politically charged and ineffective.”
In this context, critically analyse the existing procedure for the removal of a Supreme Court judge. How can enhancing transparency in judicial appointments and internal disciplinary mechanisms strengthen the judiciary's credibility while upholding its independence?" 15 marks ( 250 words )

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Civils services Mains 2025

Essay Advice for those writing Mains 2025

Make your Introduction simple, unique and creative.
Better to use stories or anecdotes from Novels, Movies, sports, traditional stories and legends and your own life examples.

Use simple language and avoid grammatical mistakes.

Read the essay statement properly and write very close to that statement only.

Every paragraph should clearly talk about one specific dimension and there should be connection between paragraphs( flow of paragraphs or essay is very important)

Finally there should be a clear and smooth finishing of the essay. Don’t end abruptly.

Essay is not a knowledge game. It is conducted to check your communication, writing skills and ability to explain a topic in detail and clearly manner.