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In January 2026, which Indian state was placed on high alert after two nurses tested positive for the Nipah virus?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Kerala
  2. Karnataka
  3. West Bengal
  4. Maharashtra

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: West Bengal

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) West Bengal šŸ“š Explanation: West Bengal was placed on high alert after two samples tested positive for the highly fatal Nipah virus. The confirmation came from the National Institute of Virology, Pune, after testing samples from two nurses in Barasat. Both patients were admitted to the hospital in critical condition.