Q.114
The establishment of "The Office International des Epizooties (OIE)", now called "World Organization for Animal Health”, is
linked to the concern about a disease called:
- Foundational History of OIE: The Office International des Epizooties (OIE)—now known as the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)—was established on January 25, 1924 in Paris, France.
- Historical Catalyst: The impetus was an international catastrophe caused by Rinderpest (cattle plague). In 1920, a shipment of zebu cattle from India transiting through the port of Antwerp (Belgium) en route to Brazil introduced rinderpest into Western Europe, devastating livestock herds and prompting 28 nations to unite to create an international veterinary surveillance agency.
Correct option: (2) Rinderpest
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