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Amit Khare
Why in News
- On October 12, 2021, the order regarding the appointment of Amit Khare as Advisor to the Prime Minister was issued by the Union Ministry of Personnel.
Key Points
- Amit Khare, a 1985 batch IAS officer of Bihar/Jharkhand cadre, retired from the post of Higher Education Secretary on 30 September this year.
- His major achievements/contributions are as follows-
- Exposing Bihar's fodder scam.
- Significant contribution in reshaping the country's National Education Policy, 2020.
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Diarrhea Outbreak in Bihar
Why in News
- Recently, after Aurangabad in Bihar, West Champaran district has seen a sharp increase in the cases of diarrhea.
Key Points
- According to the World Health Organization, diarrhea leads to a state of dehydration.
- A variety of bacteria, viruses and parasitic microorganisms are responsible for diarrhea, for example rotavirus and norovirus.
- Diarrhea infection is the result of eating contaminated food, drinking polluted water and person to person filth and uncleanliness.
- Diarrhea can be treated by drinking clean water, maintaining hygiene, oral rehydration etc.
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