CURRENT AFFAIRS

2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When is the annual Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Day observed?
A
October 08
B
October 09
C
October 07
D
October 06
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Indian Foreign Service Day is celebrated on 9 October every year since 2011 to commemorate the day the Indian Cabinet created the Foreign Service.

Detailed explanation-2: -Origin: The Indian government established the Indian Foreign Service for India’s diplomatic, consular and commercial representation overseas on 9th October 1946. With independence, there was a near-complete transition of the Foreign and Political Department into what then became the new Ministry of External Affairs.

Detailed explanation-3: -The theme for 2022 is ‘Forests and sustainable production and consumption’.

Detailed explanation-4: -The IFS officer salary structure is also higher than the IAS officer salary structure due to higher allowances. IAS/IPS officers, in contrast, spend their early career in district headquarters and sub-divisional towns which may be in remote areas.

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