Q. The term Protosticta sooryaprakashi recently seen in the news refers to:

[A] A newly discovered butterfly species from the Eastern Himalayas

[B] A rare medicinal plant endemic to the Andaman Islands

[C] A deep-sea fish species identified off the Kerala coast

[D] A new species of damselfly found in the Western Ghats

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation– Protosticta sooryaprakashi is a newly discovered damselfly species with sky-blue markings, found in the Western Ghats, a major biodiversity hotspot. The species has been named in honour of the late Dr. Sooryaprakash Shenoy, a renowned botanist.

Source- KE

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