The Civil Service of India was established in 1858 through the Government of India Act, 1858.

The Cabinet Secretary is the head of the Civil Service of India and is responsible for coordinating the work of various ministries and departments.

The Indian Revenue Service (IRS) is a part of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and is not a part of the Civil Service of India.

The Civil Service of India is responsible for formulating and implementing government policies, managing the day-to-day operations of government departments, and providing advice to the government on various matters.

The Civil Service of India faces challenges such as corruption, inefficiency, and lack of accountability.

The Civil Service of India plays a crucial role in promoting good governance by ensuring transparency and accountability in government, providing efficient and effective public services, and promoting ethical conduct among government officials.

Mission Karmayogi is a recent initiative taken by the Government of India to reform the Civil Service.

The objective of Mission Karmayogi is to transform the Civil Service into a world-class service, enhance the skills and capabilities of civil servants, and promote a culture of innovation and excellence in the Civil Service.

The Integrated Government Online Training (iGOT) platform is a key component of Mission Karmayogi and provides a comprehensive online training platform for civil servants.

The National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB) plays a crucial role in Mission Karmayogi by developing and implementing capacity building programs for civil servants, providing financial assistance to civil servants for training and development, and monitoring and evaluating the impact of capacity building programs.

The Civil Service Reform Agenda (CSRA) focuses on strengthening the merit-based selection and promotion system, improving the performance management system, and promoting a culture of innovation and excellence in the Civil Service.

The Civil Service of India plays a crucial role in ensuring the effective implementation of government policies and programs by providing technical expertise and support to government departments, monitoring and evaluating the implementation of government policies and programs, and providing feedback to the government on the effectiveness of policies and programs.

The Civil Service of India faces challenges such as lack of coordination between different government departments, inadequate resources and infrastructure, and political interference in ensuring the effective implementation of government policies and programs.

The Civil Service of India plays a crucial role in promoting public accountability and transparency by providing information to the public about government policies and programs, responding to public grievances and complaints, and promoting ethical conduct among government officials.

The Government of India has taken several initiatives to promote public accountability and transparency in the Civil Service, including the Public Grievance Redressal System (PGRS), the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, and the Whistleblower Protection Act, 2011.