CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21 AUGUST 2024
1.New Orchid Species A newly discovered orchid species, Gastrodia indica, was found in Fambonglho Wildlife Sanctuary in Sikkim, India, by botanist Madhusudan Khanal. This orchid is notable because it does not open its flowers, a rare trait among orchids, making it the first known cleistogamous orchid in India. Discovery Details Gastrodia indica was found at an altitude of 1,950 to 2Read More…