17Apr 2026

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India’s Bat Conservation Faces Threats and Research Gaps

India’s Bat Conservation Faces Threats and Research Gaps Why in the News ? The first-ever national report, “State of India’s Bats (2024–25)”, highlights threats to bat species due to urbanisation and climate change, while exposing major data gaps and research neglect, raising concerns about biodiversity conservation and zoonotic disease risks. Status of Bat Species and …

13Apr 2026

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Oak Forests in Himalayas: Ecology, Threats, Conservation Needs

Oak Forests in Himalayas: Ecology, Threats, Conservation Needs Why in the News ? The Uttarakhand High Court stayed the felling of oak trees in Mussoorie for a construction project that allegedly proceeded without proper environmental clearance, highlighting their critical ecological role in the Himalayan ecosystem, especially in biodiversity conservation, water security, and climate resilience. The …

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India’s Bat Conservation Faces Threats and Research Gaps

Oak Forests in Himalayas: Ecology, Threats, Conservation Needs

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