**Who has won the title of ‘UEFA Europa League 2025’?

Tottenham Hotspur

• The UEFA Europa League is an annual football tournament organised by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).
• On May 21, 2025, in the UEFA Europa League final held in Bilbao, Spain, Tottenham Hotspur defeated Manchester United 1-0 to win the title. This victory ended Tottenham’s 41-year wait for a European trophy.

** Who has been appointed as the Chairman of UPSC in 2025?

Ajay Kumar

• Former Defence Secretary Dr. Ajay Kumar has been appointed as the new UPSC Chairman by the Government of India.
• His tenure extends till October 2027 or until he attains the age of 65.

Who has recently launched the first batch of 27 satellites for broadband internet under Project Kuiper?

Amazon

• On April 28, 2025, Amazon successfully launched the first 27 satellites of its Project Kuiper broadband internet constellation from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
• This launch marks the beginning of Amazon’s challenge to SpaceX’s Starlink, which already has over 8,000 satellites in orbit and millions of users worldwide.

Which specific gene was targeted for editing in India’s first gene-edited sheep to enhance muscle development?

Myostatin gene

• Dr. Riyaz Ahmed Shah and his team at SKUAST Kashmir have created India’s first gene-edited sheep.
• He also led the team that cloned India’s first Pashmina goat, Noori, in 2012, who died in 2023.

How many Asiatic lions were recorded in the 16th Census conducted in 2025?

891

• The count has increased from 674 in 2020 to 891 in 2025, marking a remarkable 32.2% growth in just five years.
• The survey found 196 adult males, 330 adult females, 140 sub-adults, and 225 cubs.

What has the name of Bihar ‘Gaya’ city been changed to in May 2025?

Gaya Ji

• The Bihar government officially renamed the historic city of Gaya as ‘Gaya Ji’, honoring its profound religious and historical significance.
• Gaya was part of the ancient Magadh Empire, a historically significant kingdom in Indian history.
• The city is located on the banks of the Falgu River, contributing to its spiritual and geographical significance.

** Which Indian state is the host of South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19 Football Championship 2025?

Arunachal Pradesh

• The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19 Football Championship 2025 takes place in Yupia, Papum Pare District, Arunachal Pradesh from May 10, 2025.
• Six countries are taking part in the tournament, which aims to promote youth football in South Asia.

New Caledonia, which has been in the news recently, is a part of which country, where the demand
for independence is rising?

France

• New Caledonia is an overseas territory of France, located in the South Pacific.
• Though geographically distant, it remains politically and administratively tied to France—a key reason why rising demands for independence have drawn international attention.