Mountaineering Records Current Affairs
In this post, we’re excited to share some amazing stories about mountain climbing and taking care of our environment. You’ll read about incredible people who have broken records by climbing the world’s tallest mountains and important efforts to keep these beautiful places clean and safe.
We’ll talk about brave climbers, from the oldest woman to the youngest adventurer, who has reached the top of Mount Everest. You’ll also learn about a special project in Nepal to clean up the Everest region and other cool environmental actions.
Whether you love learning about mountain adventures or care about protecting nature, this blog post has something for you. Join us as we explore these recent highlights in mountain climbing and environmental care. This is especially useful for those interested in current affairs and competitive exams like SSC, UPSC, CDS, RAILWAY, and all state-level exams.
October 2024
- The NCC’s Mountaineering Expedition Team successfully scaled Mountain Abi Gamin (7,355 meters), located in Uttarakhand.
Mountain Abi Gamin Key Facts
- Abi Gamin, also known as Ibi Gamin, is a Himalayan mountain peak mostly located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India, 2 km northeast of Kamet.
- It stands at an elevation of 7,355 meters and is part of the Garhwal Himalayas.
- Its summit lies on the Indo-Tibetan border, with the northern slope in Ngari Prefecture of Tibet.
- Abi Gamin is situated at the culminating point of the Zaskar Range, central Himalayas.
- It lies on the watershed of the upper Alaknanda and Dhauli rivers, between the Manna and Niti Passes on the Indo-Tibetan border.
- It is the second-highest peak in the region, after Kamet.
- Kamet is also the second-highest mountain in Garhwal, Uttarakhand, after Nanda Devi.
- Nima Rinji Sherpa became the youngest person to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter (26,246-foot) peaks.
- Arjun Vajpai became the first Indian to scale Mt. Shishapangma.
January to September 2024
- Nitish Singh recently became the fastest Indian to climb Mount Kinabalu in 19 hours; Mount Kinabalu is the highest peak in Malaysia.
- Satyadeep Gupta has scripted history by becoming the first person to scale Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse twice in one season.
- Recently, a village in Enga province, Papua New Guinea, was almost wiped out due to the collapse of Mount Mungalo.
- Nepal has recently launched the Mountain Cleaning Campaign 2024 in the Everest region to maintain the pristine environment of the world’s highest peak.
- Jyoti Ratre has recently become the oldest Indian woman to conquer Mount Everest, showcasing incredible endurance and determination.
- Kami Rita Sherpa has set a new world record by summiting the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, for the 29th time, demonstrating unparalleled expertise and perseverance.
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- NASA has recently captured a unique picture of a strange hole on Mount Nemrut displaying a ‘yin-yang’ symbol. Mount Nemrut is located in Türkiye.
- Kaamya Karthikeyan has recently become India’s youngest and the world’s second youngest to climb Mount Everest from the Nepal side, proving that age is no barrier to great achievements.
- Kabak Yano has recently become the first woman from the Nyishi tribe to scale Mount Everest, highlighting her exceptional courage and strength.
- Purnima Shrestha has recently become the first woman in the world to climb Mount Everest three times in 13 days in the same season, setting an extraordinary record.
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- Mount Erebus, located in Antarctica, has been in the news for spewing gold dust worth $6000 every single day, capturing the attention of the scientific community and the public.
- Carter Dallas, a two-year-old child from Scotland, has recently become the youngest person to reach the Mount Everest base camp, showcasing remarkable resilience and spirit.
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