What initiative did Dr. Jitendra Singh launch in May 2025 as MoS PMO and MoS Personnel?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. e-Civil List 2025 e-book.
In May 2025, Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, launched the e-Civil List 2025 e-book.
This initiative represents the 70th edition of the Civil List and the fifth to be released in a fully digital format. The e-book serves as a comprehensive, searchable directory of serving Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers across India. Key features of the 2025 version include:
- Officer Profiles: Comprehensive data including names, batches, cadres, current postings, and educational qualifications.
- Enhanced Transparency: For the first time, officer photographs were integrated to improve identification and transparency.
- Technological Integration: Dr. Singh proposed future AI-based search tools to help identify officers for specialized mission-mode projects based on their expertise.
The launch aligns with the government’s "Digital India" vision, aiming to improve administrative efficiency and public accessibility.