Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life;
5. What is Avian Influenza or Bird Flu? Explain the steps taken by the government in order to tackle recurring instances of Avian Influenza in the country. (250 words)
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
Just three months after India declared itself to be free of the avian influenza outbreak, the highly pathogenic avian influenza subtypes, H5N1 and H5N8, have been reported from a dozen epicenters in four States — Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Kerala.
Key Demand of the question:
To define avian influenza and to explain the steps taken by the Government to prevent the occurrence, spread and transmission of Bird Flu.
Directive:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by defining Bird flu/Avian influenza.
Body:
Elaborate upon the major factors of bird flu like mode of transmission, mortality, impact on humans etc. Mention about the economic and ecological impact of Bird Flu.
Next, mention the steps taken by the government to tackle bird flu. Write about the key features of National Avian Influenza Plan, 2015. Mention about the preparedness, swif response, mass culling and information and awareness regarding.
Mention certain drawback in the above and suggest steps to make National Avian influenza plan more successful.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
