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Origin of Name: The virus is named after the Ebola River (Republic of Congo ) first outbreak in 1976. Cause: Ebola virus Symptoms: Early: Fever, headache, muscle pain, sore throat. Advanced: Vomiting, diarrhea, rash, organ failure, and internal/external bleeding. Incubation … Continue reading →

Location: Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa. Capital: Kampala Border Countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania. Bordering Waterbodies: Lake Victoria Geography: Uganda lies within the Nile basin and has an equatorial climate. Associated … Continue reading →

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A flash flood is a sudden, rapid flooding event that occurs within minutes to a few hours. Cause Cloudburst or intense localised rainfall. Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in the Himalayan regions. Dam or embankment failure. Urbanisation leading to impervious … Continue reading →

They are aligned in a north – east to south – west direction. They run for about 800 km between Delhi and Ahmedabad in Gujarat, with the width and the height decreasing from Gujarat to Delhi. They were formed during … Continue reading →

RRBs are government-owned scheduled commercial banks of India that operate at the regional level in different states of India. They serve the country’s rural areas and provide them with basic banking and other financial-related services. Origin: The Narasimham Committee on … Continue reading →

Location: It is a landlocked country in East Asia. Capital: Ulaanbaatar Border Countries: China and Russia Geography Grasslands: Mongolian-Manchurian grassland Desert: Gobi Desert Population: It is the world’s most sparsely populated sovereign state. Culture: Tibetan Buddhism AI Generated Read More….. … Continue reading →

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Shigellosis is an acute, highly contagious bacterial infection of the intestine caused by Shigella. Transmission: Faeco-oral route through contaminated food, water, hands, surfaces, or direct person-to-person contact. Incubation Period: Usually 1–4 days. High-risk Groups: Children below five years, malnourished persons, … Continue reading →