Prelim Bits 06-01-2017

Oropouche fever:

• It is caused by the Oropouche virus and transmitted in humans primarily through the bite of Culex Mosquitoes.
• No direct transmission of the virus from human to human has been documented.
• The incubation period of this disease varies from 4-8 days.
• Symptoms include the sudden onset of high fever, headache, joint pain, and vomiting.
• The outbreaks are reported in the American Countries which includes Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Trinidad and Tobago.

Indian Skill Development Services:

• The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has issued the notification of setting up of Indian Skill Development Services (ISDS).
• The service has been instituted as a formal service in Group ‘A’ category and created for the Training Directorate of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
• The Academy for training of the cadre will be National Institute of Skill Development.

Developing Smart cities in India by world countries:

Leading countries has decided to associate with the development of smart cities in India.