Recently, there has been a case of African Swine Fever was reported in India. It was reported by which state?

The correct answer is 2 i.e. Assam. More points to know: North-east India contributes 28% of the total cultivation of pigs in the all over India. It is very useful because the meat from the pigs is being eaten by many and is profitable . The center has advised the Assam state government for the culling of pigs affected by the African Swine Fever. Earlier in April, there were reported deaths of pigs because of the Classical swine Fever (2nd type of swine fever). ASf and CSF are different from the Swine flu (H1N1) and do not affect humans. CSF can be prevented by proper vaccination but there is no vaccination for ASF. Culling of pigs is the only option. African Swine Fever: It is a highly contagious and fatal animal disease that infects and leads to an acute form of hemorrhagic fever in domestic and wild pigs. It was first detected in Africa in the 1920s . It is a disease listed in the World Organisation for Animal Health Code . It is not a threat to human beings since it only spreads to animals and from animals. World Organisation for Animal Health: It is an intergovernmental organization responsible for improving animal health worldwide. Headquarters: Paris, France. Membership: 182 countries India is one of the member countries. Founder: Emmanuel Leclainche in 1924. President: Mark Schipp