Life is not a bed of roses, they say. Yet, many people turn adversities into their strengths and keep moving towards their goals. Those are the people who set shining examples before the world. Today, we will reflect upon the journey of Beno Zephine, who became the first 100 percent blind Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer.

Who is Beno Zephine?

Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Beno Zephine's father serves as a railway employee, and her mother is a homemaker. Beno earned a Master's degree in English literature, an academic excellence that paved the way for her to reach greater heights.

Beno had also worked as a probationary officer at the State Bank of India (SBI) while she was preparing for the civil services exams. Since her school days, she had made up her mind to prepare for the UPSC C

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