CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -1) Kerala - Kerala Minister for Forest, Animal husbandry and Dairy development K Raju had stated that as many as 12, 000 ducks had died and about 40, 000 birds will be culled in the region where bird flu has been reported.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bird Flu outbreak in Kerala’s Kottayam, several thousand ducks culled | Mint.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bird flu, also known as Avian Flu, is a variety of influenza caused by an airborne virus in birds. Kerala has recorded more cases of bird flu, this time in Kottayam district. Three cases were reported in Vechur, Aymanam and Kallara panchayats in the district.

Detailed explanation-4: -Kerala declares Bird flu as state disaster.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Kuttanad area, a Ramsar site, is under constant threat of Avian influenza. Recent outbreak started from Haripad and spread to nearby areas. Parts of Allappuzha, Pathanamthitta and Kottayam districts coming under Kuttanad belt are prone to the spread of infection.