13Feb 2026

Animal Vaccination: Rural Game Changer

ANIMAL VACCINATION AS A STRATEGIC LEVER FOR RURAL TRANSFORMATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Syllabus: GS-3: Economics of Animal-Rearing, Agricultural Marketing, International Trade WHY IN THE NEWS? Amid rising concerns over rural incomes, antimicrobial resistance, climate commitments, and pandemic preparedness, experts have called for India to scale up livestock vaccination. With livestock supporting nearly 100 million rural …

07Feb 2025

Brucellosis: Zoonotic Threat, Prevention for Human Health

Why in the news? Brucellosis, a zoonotic bacterial disease affecting livestock and humans, has raised concerns. Preventive measures like livestock vaccination and pasteurization of dairy products are crucial for controlling its spread and safeguarding public health. Overview of Brucellosis: Brucellosis is a zoonotic bacterial infection caused by various species of Brucella. It primarily affects livestock …

12Jun 2024

“SECOND HUMAN H9N2 BIRD FLU CASE CONFIRMED IN INDIA BY WHO”

Why in the news? A human case of bird flu (H9N2) was detected in a four-year-old in West Bengal, marking the second such case in India. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported the case, highlighting the child’s exposure to poultry and subsequent recovery after treatment. Key facts:Avian Influenza Virus (H9N2): Subtype: H9N2 is a subtype …

07Apr 2024

THE SPREAD OF AVIAN INFLUENZA

Syllabus: GS-2-Health and related aspects GS-3- Emerging technology in Health sector Focus : Influenza A H5N1 detected in dairy cows in 6 states in the U.S. The exact extent of the spread of H5N1 in cows has not yet been ascertained since cattle are not routinely tested for avian influenza and the symptoms have been …

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Animal Vaccination: Rural Game Changer

Brucellosis: Zoonotic Threat, Prevention for Human Health

“SECOND HUMAN H9N2 BIRD FLU CASE CONFIRMED IN INDIA BY WHO”

THE SPREAD OF AVIAN INFLUENZA

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