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 The civil service exam in India, particularly the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) Civil Services Examination, is highly glorified by selected candidates for several compelling reasons: 1. Prestige and Respect:    - **Social Status**: Becoming an IAS (Indian Administrative Service) or IPS (Indian Police Service) officer is associated with high social status and respect in Indian society. Civil servants often become role models and are regarded as influential figures in their communities.    - **Historical Significance**: The civil services have a long history in India, dating back to the British colonial era. The continuity and legacy of the civil services add to their prestige. 2. Impact and Authority:     - Policy Implementation: Civil servants play a crucial role in formulating and implementing policies that affect millions of people. They work in various capacities across the country, from district administration to central government ministries.     - Decision-Making Power

  The AI anchors can speak in fifty languages Doordarshan is set to reach a new milestone on May 26, 2024, when the channel will unveil a new avatar in an attempt to celebrate DD Kisan's arrival among India's farmers, following nine years of unprecedented success. Doordarshan Kisan is set to become the nation's first government TV channel in the age of "Artificial Intelligence," with an AI anchor poised to command the attention of viewers. AI Krish and AI Bhoomi, two new AI anchors from Doordarshan Kisan, are set to debut. These news anchors are computers that function exactly like humans—that is, they can mimic human behavior. They can read the news nonstop for 365 days and 24 hours a day. From Kashmir to Tamil Nadu and from Gujarat to Arunachal, farmer viewers will be able to view these anchors across the nation. These AI anchors will offer all the information that farmers need to know about current agricultural research both domestically and internationally, as

  The Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan have successfully completed their visit to Manila. This visit is part of ongoing efforts to enhance maritime cooperation and strengthen the ties between India and the Philippines. The deployment of these ships underscores the Indian Navy's commitment to fostering goodwill, cooperation, and mutual understanding with countries in the Indo-Pacific region. Key points about this visit include: Purpose of the Visit : Enhancing maritime cooperation. Strengthening diplomatic and defense ties. Promoting regional security and stability. Activities Undertaken : Joint naval exercises. Professional interactions and exchanges with the Philippine Navy. Cultural and community outreach programs. Ship tours and open houses for the local population. Significance : Demonstrates India's commitment to maintaining peace and security in the Indo-Pacific. Encourages collaboration on common maritime challenges such as piracy, smuggling, and natural disa

 Part of the Indian Navy's Operational Deployment of its Eastern Fleet to the South China Sea included a visit to Manila, Philippines by the Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan. India's strong links to the Philippines and its commitment to strengthening those ties were made clear by the visit. Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) between Indian and Philippine Navy officers, sports matches, cross-deck visits, cultural interactions, and cooperative community outreach programs were all part of the port call. R Adm Renato David, Commander Philippine Fleet (CPF), and V Adm Rolando Lizor Punzalan Jr., Deputy Commandant for Operations, Philippine Coast Guard, interacted with R Adm Rajesh Dhankhar, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, and Commanding Officers of ships. The Flag Officer in Command (FOIC), Vice Adm Toribio Dulinayan Adaci JT, and FOCEF also had extensive conversations about areas of mutual interest, potential areas of cooperation, and the state of security bot

 An Inter-Ministerial Workshop on the ‘Responsible Business Conduct in India” was organised by the School of Business Environment, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) along with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Govt. of India, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Monday, in New Delhi. The objective of the workshop was to map the policies of different ministries aligned with responsible business, to share the progress made against the policies and schemes related to responsible business, to deliberate the need for collaborative action, and to seek inputs for documenting initiatives pertaining to responsible business leading towards  Viksit Bharat . During a special addressat the workshop, Ms. Anuradha Thakur, Addl. Secretary, MCA, highlighted the role played by the IICA in promoting the responsible business conduct in the country. Ms. Thakur emphasised the importance of Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) for achieving the vision of  Atm