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**Who has won the title of ‘UEFA Europa League 2025’?
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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.
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** Who has been appointed as the Chairman of UPSC in 2025?
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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.
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Who has recently launched the first batch of 27 satellites for broadband internet under Project Kuiper?
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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.
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Which specific gene was targeted for editing in India’s first gene-edited sheep to enhance muscle development?
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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.
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How many Asiatic lions were recorded in the 16th Census conducted in 2025?
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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.
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What has the name of Bihar ‘Gaya’ city been changed to in May 2025?
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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.
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** Which Indian state is the host of South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19 Football Championship 2025?
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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.
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New Caledonia, which has been in the news recently, is a part of which country, where the demand
for independence is rising?
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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.
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