AIEEE Questions

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The disease that has been eradicated from the world is small pox. Smallpox was an infectious disease caused by one of two virus variants, Variola major and Variola minor. The last naturally occurring case was diagnosed in October 1977 and the World Health Organization (WHO) certified the global eradication of the disease in 1980.

Land prices in the East were getting too expensive, and the West (Great Plains) offered an opportunity for more people to own land. Although the area suffered from extreme weather and poor soils, many people decided to take the risk and venture to the Great Plains. The government was also committed to supporting those who decided to make the move.

Settlers moved to the Great Plains for several reasons. One reason was the government was offering 160 acres of land for free if the settler agreed to live on the land for five years. This was part of the Homestead Act of 1862.

Some people went to the Great Plains when they heard there were minerals in the region. Gold was one mineral found in the Great Plains region. People hoped to make a lot of money by mining gold.

The multiplier effect means that "An effect in economics in which an increase in spending produces an increase in national income and consumption greater than the initial amount spent."

The 7th International Tourism Mart to be held in Tripura, the northeastern state in India for the first time for 3 days from Nov 22nd to Nov 24th.

The legislative branch passes laws. The executive branch enforces laws. The judicial branch interprets laws.

Narthaki Nataraj has become the 1st Indian transgender to be honoured with Padma Shri.