Civil Services Day -UPSC Current Affairs

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Context: The Vice President of India inaugurated the 16th Civil Services Day celebrations in New Delhi.

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Background

Civil Services Day is celebrated every year on April 21 to commemorate the day when the first Home Minister of Independent India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, addressed the probationers of Administrative Services Officers in 1947 at Metcalf House, Delhi.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel referred to civil servants as the 'steel frame of India' and urged them to work with integrity and impartiality for the nation's development.

Significance of the day

The day is observed to acknowledge the contribution of civil servants in implementing the policies and programmes of the government and delivering public services to the citizens.
It is also an occasion to recognize and reward the best practices and innovations in governance and administration.
The day is an opportunity for civil servants to reaffirm their commitment to serve the nation with dedication, professionalism and integrity.

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PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. What are the constitutional provisions related to the recruitment, training, promotion and discipline of the Civil Services in India? Explain with reference to Articles 309 to 323A of the constitution and relevant judgments of the Supreme Court.