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Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD)

Kyasanur Forest Disease - causal agent and transmission cycle Image Transmission cycle and seasonal risk period for KFD KFD, also referred to as Monkey Fever, is a tick-borne viral haemorrhagic disease, which can be fatal to humans and other primates. The causal agent, Kyasanur Forest Disease Virus (family Flaviviridae, genus Flavivirus), is a member of the tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) complex. It is transmitted by a range of tick species, with Haemophysalis spinigera being considered the principal vector. A wide range of small rodents, monkeys and birds are thought to play a role in Kyasanur Forest Disease Virus (KFDV) transmission. Cattle are probably important hosts for adult H. spinigera ticks but develop neutralising antibodies against KFDV which suppress virus amplification. Humans, who contract KFD virus when bitten by an infected tick or by coming in contact with an infected animal, are considered dead-end hosts. This is because they cannot infect ticks nor other people with t
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  The Dadni system The Mughal Empire saw significant growth in trade and commerce, and the Dadni system was one of the ways that loans were provided to merchants and craftsmen. The system allowed for advance money to be given to craftsmen, who would then prepare goods for traders, with the borrowed money being placed in the form of material on ships leaving for a particular destination. Dadni system became prevalent in medieval India because It gave impetus to both inland and foreign trade. The lender would charge a higher interest rate due to the risk involved in lending money in this manner. Therefore, we can conclude that Dadni system became prevalent in medieval India because It gave impetus to both inland and foreign trade. Kamiyati system Under this system, prevalent in Bihar and Orissa, the people of the Kamiya caste, who used to do farming as agricultural slaves, used to serve their owners throughout their life in exchange for the amount of interest given on the loan received.

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  World Leprosy Day: 28 January Theme (2024) - Beat Leprosy World Neglected Tropical Disease Day : 30 January Theme (2024) - Unite, Act, Eliminate  Commitment - Kigali Declaration of Neglected Tropical Disease 2022 INDIA- SAUDI ARABIA JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE   ‘SADA TANSEEQ’ Successful diversion of Chenab River achieved at Ratle Hydro Electric Project in J&K Kanwar Lake: Asia's largest fresh water oxbow lake and Bihar's only Ramsar site. Also known as Kabartal lake. It is formed due to meandering of Gandak river. Major stopover Asian Flyway 50 species documented in it. 5 Critically Endangered species inhabit the site. Red headed vulture (Sarcogyps Calvus) White Rumped vulture (Gyps Bengalensis) Indian Vulture (Gyps Indicus) Two waterbirds: Sociable Lapwing (Vanellus Gregarius) Baer's Pochard (Aythea Baeri) Indus River: Indus: B okhar Chu Glacier,  Between Ladakh and Zanskar Range Gorge near Gilgit in J & K Shyok, Gilgit, Zanskar, Hunza, Nubra, Shigar, Gasting, Dras

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  Kilauea Volcano Eruption: • Location: Southern part of the Island of Hawaii (Big Island) • Characteristics: Youngest and most active shield volcano • Noteworthy Feature: Large summit caldera with a central crater Al-Hakim Mosque Visit by Indian Prime Minister: Location: Cairo, Egypt Historical Significance: Named after Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, the Fatimid caliph UNESCO Recognition: Designated as a  World Heritage Site in 1979 Restoration: Undertaken with the support of the  Dawoodi Bohra community Chhukha Hydroelectric Project Tariff Revision: Location: South-western part of Bhutan Project Type: Run-of-the-river hydroelectric project Funding Structure: 60% grant and 40% loan from the Government of India (Gol) Mayon Volcano Eruption in Southeastern Luzon, Philippines: Characteristics: Active volcano with a symmetrical shape Geographic Region: Southeastern Luzon, Philippines Geological Context: Part of the Pacific Ring of Fire region Fraser Island Renamed as K’gari by the Australian Gove