Actinidia Indica Latest News
Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have identified a new species of wild kiwi, Actinidia indica (Actinidiaceae), in Arunachal Pradesh.
About Actinidia Indica
- It is a new species of wild kiwi.
- The species has been recorded only from a narrow stretch near Ziro Valley at an elevation of around 1,725 metres.
- Habitat: It thrives in a biologically rich transition zone between temperate and subtropical forests.
Features of Actinidia Indica
- Actinidia indica is a perennial climbing shrub reaching 2–4 meters in height.
- It features densely hairy young branches, large ovate leaves, and white to creamy flowers measuring 4–6 cm.
- The plant bears globose, olive-green fruits of 2.5–4 cm with a distinctive reticulate lenticel pattern, a key identifying trait.
- The discovery increases the global count of Actinidia species to 56, only a few of which occur in India.
Source: NET
Last updated on August, 2026
→ UPSC Mains 2026 will be conducted on 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 29th and 30th August 2026.
→ Check out the latest UPSC Syllabus 2026 here.
→ UPSC Mains Admit Card 2026 is expected to be released soon at upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in
→ Enroll in Vajiram & Ravi’s UPSC Mains Test Series 2027 for structured answer writing practice, expert evaluation, and exam-oriented feedback.
→ Join Vajiram & Ravi’s UPSC Mentorship Program 2027 for personalized guidance, strategy planning, and one-to-one support from experienced mentors.
→ Go through the UPSC Mains Previous Year Papers to enhance your preparation.
→ Download UPSC Mains Essay Paper 2025, UPSC Mains GS Paper-I 2025, UPSC Mains GS Paper-II 2025, UPSC Mains GS Paper-III 2025, UPSC Mains GS Paper-IV 2025, UPSC Mains English (Compulsory) Paper 2025, UPSC Mains Hindi (Qualifying) Paper 2025 here.
→ UPSC has released UPSC Toppers List 2025 with the Civil Services final result on its official website.
→ UPSC Calendar 2027 has been released.
→ Also check Best UPSC Coaching in India
Actinidia Indica FAQs
Q1. What is Actinidia Indica commonly known as?+
Q2. What is a characteristic of Actinidia Indica?+
Tags: actinidia indica prelims pointers upsc current affairs upsc prelims current affairs
