Zoological Survey of India
Pisodonophis kalinga
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently made an exciting discovery in the waters of Odisha’s Ganjam district. Scientists from ZSI identified a previously unknown species of eel, which has been named Pisodonophis kalinga. This remarkable finding sheds light on ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Two New Species of Jumping Spiders
Two new species of jumping spiders have been discovered by researchers at the Zoological Survey of India. These spiders are similar to other members of the genus Phintella, which typically inhabit under leaves and barks of shrubs and grasses. Their ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Tamil Nadu Brown Moray
A team of researchers have discovered a new species of Moray eel off the coast of Cuddalore, which is located in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The new species has been named Gymnothorax tamilnaduensis, with its common name ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Exostoma Dhritiae – New Species of Catfish from Arunachal Pradesh
A team of scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently discovered a new catfish species in Arunachal Pradesh. The discovery was announced in a statement by the ZSI. The new catfish species has been christened ‘Exostoma Dhritiae’. Discovery ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Euphlyctis jaladhara
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Pune, has discovered a new frog species which are growing in the freshwater regions along all the states spanning the Western Ghats. Overview: Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), the National Institute ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Study on Himalayan Brown Bear: Habitats declining
The recent study by the Zoological Survey of India on Himalayan Brown Bear says that its suitable habitat in the biological corridors are declining. The Himalayan Brown Bear is one of the largest carnivore in the highlands of Himalayas. About ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Zoological Survey of India: Climate Change has driven butterflies and moths to higher Himalayas
The Study conducted by the Zoological Survey of India says that climate Change has driven Lepidoptera species to higher habitats of Himalayas. Himalayas is home to 35% of Lepidoptera species that are found in India. Lepidoptera species include butterflies, skippers ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
New Fresh water fish “Punitus Sanctus” found
A new fresh water fish called Punitus Sanctus was found in Velankanni, Tamil Nadu. The fish was found in a small water body. Highlights Sanctus means ‘holy’ in Latin. Punitus is a species of fish that are commonly found in ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020