CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Government of India observes the 21st of April every year as ‘Civil Services Day’. This is an occasion for the civil servants to rededicate themselves to the cause of citizens and renew their commitment to public service and excellence in work. The first such function was held in Vigyan Bhawan on 21 April 2006.

Detailed explanation-2: -Why is 21st April celebrated as Civil Service Day in India? National Civil Service Day is celebrated on 21st April to commemorate the date on which Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel addressed the probationers of Administrative Services Officers and referred to civil servants as the ‘steel frame of India’.

Detailed explanation-3: -Every year on April 21, the Government of India commemorates ‘Civil Services Day’ as an opportunity for civil officials to recommit themselves to the cause of citizens and renew their vows to public service and work excellence.

Detailed explanation-4: -The theme of Civil Services Day 2022 is “Vision India2047 – Bringing Citizens and Government closer”.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Government of India commemorates this day to appreciate all the public officers across the country who are engaged in several government departments. The civil servants on this day gets a chance for introspection and thinking about future strategies, renew their vows to public service and work excellence.