Arvind Kejriwal

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1. When was Arvind Kejriwal born?August 16, 1968
2. Where was Arvind Kejriwal born?Hisar, Haryana, India
3. What is the previous career?Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer
4. What is the award?Ramon Magsaysay Award (2006) for emergent leadership
5. Who is Arvind Kejriwal?Arvind Kejriwal is an Indian leader who started as a tax officer and later became the Chief Minister of Delhi. He is known for fighting corruption and helping people.
6. What did he do before becoming a politician?Before politics, he worked in the Indian Revenue Service, where he saw corruption. He then helped people use the Right to Information Act to expose bad government practices.

Indian Revenue Service (IRS): A premier civil service in India responsible for administering direct and indirect taxes.
Ramon Magsaysay Award: An annual award presented to individuals or organizations in Asia for their contributions to public service.
Swaraj: A concept of self-rule or autonomy, emphasizing decentralized governance and citizen participation.
Mohalla Clinics: Primary healthcare centers established by the Delhi government to provide free medical services to residents.