This is the first time a sitting PM will address a centenary event of India’s most prestigious civil services body. What makes this even more intriguing? The release of a commemorative coin, stamp, and a book; not just for show, but as a tribute to 100 landmark judgements that shaped how UPSC operates today. Think about it: the very rules that decide who becomes an IAS, IPS or IFS officer; were once courtroom battles. The event, held over two days, caps a year-long celebration that began in October 2025. For lakhs of aspirants grinding it out in coaching centres across Delhi, Patna, or Chennai; this isn’t just history. It’s a reminder of the system they’re trying to crack. And now, the highest office in the land is publicly honouring it. That’s a subtle signal: the civil services still matter; maybe more than ever.