INDIAN CIVIL SERVICES INTRODUCTION Civil Services refer to the various administrative services that are responsible for implementing and maintaining the policies and programs of the government in a country. Civil services are the backbone of the government machinery and play a crucial role in the functioning of the government. Civil services include various services such as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Revenue Service (IRS), etc. These services are responsible for maintaining law and order, collecting taxes, implementing policies, providing public services, and representing the country in international forums, among other functions. To become a civil servant, one needs to appear for the civil services examination conducted by the respective government body. The examination tests the candidate's knowledge, aptitude, and attitude, and those who qualify are appointed to various civil services based on their ...