Which of the following States was in the news for the outbreak of Nipah virus disease in May-June, 2018?

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Kerala”.

The state that was in the news for the outbreak of Nipah virus disease in May-June, 2018 is Kerala.

Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus that can cause severe disease in both animals and humans. The virus was first identified in 1999 during an outbreak among pig farmers in Malaysia and Singapore.