Current Affairs - Environment - Discussion

Six new butterfly species have been discovered in Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang Valley, highlighting the region’s exceptional ecological diversity. This discovery establishes a biological link between Tibet’s Yarlung Tsangpo and India’s Brahmaputra basin, emphasizing the shared evolutionary and environmental characteristics of the two regions. The finding also underscores the importance of community-based conservation efforts, which play a crucial role in protecting this biodiversity hotspot from threats like hydropower projects and climate change. Such studies not only expand scientific knowledge of Himalayan fauna but also strengthen global conservation strategies for fragile mountain ecosystems.