Why in the News?
- First-ever national assessment “State of India’s Bats (2024–25)” highlights threats, neglect, and data gaps in bat conservation in India.
Key Findings
- Total bat species in India: ~135
- 16 species endemic (found only in India)
- 7 species threatened (IUCN Red List)
- 35 species:
- Not assessed / data deficient
- Indicates serious knowledge gap
About the Report
- Title: State of India’s Bats (2024–25)
- Led by:
- Nature Conservation Foundation
- Bat Conservation International
- Contributors: 36 experts and 27 institutions
| [2024] Consider the following statements : Statement-I : The Indian Flying Fox is placed under the “vermin” category in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. Statement-II : The Indian Flying Fox feeds on the blood of other animals. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct |
