Science, Discovery, Tech and Environment · 28 May 2026
Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) identifies 191 cockroach species in India
Exam-focused facts from the 28 May 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- A study conducted by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) and Prof Ramkrishna More College has identified 191 species of cockroaches in India.
- The research highlights that 60% of the cockroach species found in the country are endemic to the region.
- Scientists have developed the first and largest DNA barcode reference library for the cockroaches of peninsular India.
- The collaborative effort between the ZSI and Prof Ramkrishna More College aims to categorise the biodiversity of these insects.
- The study focuses on the genetic documentation and identification of cockroach species specifically within peninsular India.