Science, Discovery, Tech and Environment · 22 January 2026
Botanists Discover Parakaempferia alba, New Ginger Species in Arunachal Pradesh
Exam-focused facts from the 22 January 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- Parakaempferia alba belongs to the Zingiberaceae (Ginger) family.
- The species was discovered in Siang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh.
- It grows at 150–400 meters altitude on shaded, humid stream banks with sandy soil.
- The discovery was announced by Indian researchers and published in a peer-reviewed botanical journal.