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According to a finding published in the journal Zookeys, a team of arachnologists has discovered a new species of jumping spider 'Tenkana' found in southern India.

On October 22, the schedule for the Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow in 2026 was announced.

Recently, Egypt was officially declared 'malaria free' by the World Health Organization (WHO).

It was enacted to provide for more effective prevention of certain unlawful activities of individuals and organizations and to combat terrorist activities and for matters connected therewith.

Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM – AJAY) is a 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the welfare of Scheduled Caste (SC) population.  

Recently, a new report was released by the Global Commission on the Economics of Water (GCEW). According to this, for the first time in human history, the global hydrological cycle has become unbalanced, posing a threat to human welfare, economic stability and sustainable development. About the Global Commission on Water Economics (GCEW)

The 16th BRICS summit of BRICS started on 22 October.

According to a new study published in ‘Science Advances’ of the University of California, atmospheric rivers have shifted by about 6 to 10 degrees towards both poles in the last four decades. This situation is affecting the global climate pattern and accelerating the effects of climate change.

The 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity began in Cali, Colombia on 21 October.

The Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary is set to become India's next cheetah sanctuary after Kuno.