Q. Recently, a new orchid species named Crepidium assamicum was discovered in which national park of Assam?
Answer: Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Notes: A new orchid species, Crepidium assamicum, was discovered in Dibru Saikhowa National Park, Assam. The discovery was made by Dr. Jintu Sarma and Khyanjeet Gogoi, known as the "Orchid Man of Assam." Crepidium assamicum belongs to the genus Crepidium, increasing India's total species count to 19 and the global total to 281. Globally, there are around 27,000 orchid species, with India home to about 1,265 and Northeast India hosting 800. Assam alone has about 414 species of orchids.