Inclusion of Indian Skill Development Service in All India Services

Q.  Which of the following agency has power to set up  All India Civil Services branches?
- Published on 07 Dec 15

a. Loksabha
b. Rajya Sabha
c. Both houses of parliament
d. UPSC

ANSWER: Rajya Sabha
 
- The constitution under Article 312 provides for All India Civil Services branches to be set up by giving the power to the Rajya Sabha.
- It requires a two-thirds majority to establish new all-India services.
- The new 'Indian Skill Development Service' will be notified shortly to further intensify government's ambitious 'Skill India' programme.
- The service will be useful in creation of a dedicated skill development cadre.
- The 'Skill India' programme is targeted at enhancing existing skills of the citizens.

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