.png "National Civil Services Day 2026 – April 21")
- It commemorates Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 1947 speech at Metcalfe House, Delhi, where he called civil servants the “Steel Frame of India.”
- The theme for 2026 was “Viksit Bharat: Citizen‑Centric Governance and Development at the Last Mile.”
- The focus was on saturation of government schemes, ensuring benefits reach even the remotest citizens.
- The main event took place at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, with Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan as Chief Guest.
- Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence recognised holistic district development, aspirational blocks, and innovative governance models.
Question:
Q.1 National Civil Services Day 2026 marked which edition since its institution in 2006?a) 15th
b) 16th
c) 17th
d) 18th
Answer: d) The year 2026 marked the 18th edition of the observance since it began in 2006.
