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Avian Influenza

Subject: Current Affairs

Description

An outbreak of Avian Influenza in 2023 raised concerns over poultry health and food security in parts of Asia. The government and international bodies launched coordinated measures to contain the virus. This topic is key for UPSC prelims in public health and economic impact analysis. Previous UPSC Q (2019): "How do epidemics in livestock affect the economy?"

Summary

Avian Influenza outbreak prompts coordinated containment measures.