Previous year MCQs

Current Affairs UPPSC 2018 GS-I
Question

Which of the following States was in the news for the outbreak of Nipah virus disease in May-June, 2018?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Kerala

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Kerala”.
The state that was in the news for the outbreak of Nipah virus disease in May-June, 2018 is Kerala.

Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus that can cause severe disease in both animals and humans. The virus was first identified in 1999 during an outbreak among pig farmers in Malaysia and Singapore.

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