When is 'Indian Foreign Service (IFS)' Day celebrated on every year?

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9 October

8 October

7 October

6 October

Correct Answer : 9 October

Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Day is celebrated on 9 October every year.

* On the occasion of Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Day 2022, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the civil service will gradually become more successful int he coming years and will contribute in advancing India's interests globally.

* "Confident that the IFS will grow from strength to strength in the coming years. It will reflect a new and confident India, even as it helps meet our national goals for 2047," the external affairs minister expressed confidence in the civil service..

Source : Mint

Published On : October 9, 2022

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