A 75-year-old man from Kerala was diagnosed with murine typhus after traveling to Vietnam and Cambodia. Murine typhus is caused by the flea-borne bacteria Rickettsia typhi.
It is transmitted to humans through bites from infected fleas, often found on rodents like rats and mice.
Fleas can spread the disease for life once infected, and transmission can also occur through contact with infected flea feces.
Murine typhus does not spread from person to person and is commonly reported in coastal tropical and subtropical regions.
In India, cases have been noted in Northeast states, Madhya Pradesh, and Kashmir.
6. Orphan drugs are used to treat which kind of diseases? – Rare diseases
National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah will take oath as the new Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on October 16.
The new government has been formed following the removal of President’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir, which was in force since the reorganization of the former state in 2019.
Appointments
10. Who was recently appointed as MD and CEO of Bandhan Bank? – Partha Pratim Sengupta
Recently, the Central Government has appointed S Parameshwar as the new chief of the Indian Coast Guard.
Parmesh will take charge after the demise of former DG Rakesh Pal.
With over three decades of service, Parmesh has held several key appointments including Deputy Director General (Operations & Coastal Security) and command of major ICG ships.
Awards & Honors
12. Who got the Women’s ICC Player of the Month award for September? – Tammy Beaumont
State Current Affairs
13. Which state has become the third state to conduct a caste-based census? – Telangana
The Telangana government has started a comprehensive household caste survey to ensure fair resource distribution among all communities.
This makes Telangana the third state to conduct a caste-based headcount, following Andhra Pradesh and Bihar.
The survey aims to plan and implement various opportunities for the socio-economic and educational improvement of OBCs, SCs, STs, and other weaker sections.
It focuses on enhancing employment and political opportunities for these communities in the state.