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The first identification of Nipah virus as a cause of an outbreak of encephalitis was reported in 2001 in Meherpur district of Bangladesh. Since, then Outbreaks of the deadly Nipah virus has been recorded almost every year in selected districts of Bangladesh.

Drinking raw date palm sap and contact with a case were identified as the major risk factors for acquiring the disease.

Steel is not a compound or element. Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon and other elements and hence it is a mixture. Because of its high tensile strength and low cost, it is a major component used in buildings, infrastructure, tools, ships, automobiles, machines, appliances, and weapons.

Maharashtra bagged top position in total live investments attracted by different public and private sources across India as of FY17 stated the ASSOCHAM report. While Gujarat is in the second position followed by Odisha on the third slot, Gujarat at 8.5% and Odisha at 7%. Maharashtra led the pack to top as the best state to attract the investments.

A rift valley is an elongated trough like feature bounded by faults. The term 'garben' is considered synonymous to rift valley.

Van Ki Asha means Hope of forest. Banas river of Rajasthan is known as Van Ki Asha. It passes through Udaipur originating from aravallis. It is the longest river with length 512 kms in Rajasthan having full flow.