Pangong Tso
Ladakh sets Guinness record Pangong Tso Marathon
The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council recently launched Pangong Tso Marathon. The marathon is the first of its kind in India. It was held on the frozen Pangong Tso lake. Guinness World Record The marathon was conducted at an altitude ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Sports Current Affairs
India’s Diplomatic Boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
The Ministry of External Affairs officially announced the diplomatic boycott of Beijing winter Olympics of India. Doordarshan will not telecast the opening and closing ceremonies of Beijing Winter Olympics. About the boycott India will not send its envoy to the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs • Sports Current Affairs
Chinese bridge at Pangong Tso
Amid the ongoing standoff between India and China in eastern Ladakh, China is building another bridge on the Pangong Tso. Construction of new bridge was spotted in satellite images. Location of the bridge China is building the bridge near to ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
China’s construction on Pangong Tso
In the last two months, it has been observed that China is constructing a bridge connecting the north and south banks of the Pangong Lake. Highlights Construction of the bridge is taking place on the Chinese side. However, it is ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
World’s highest motorable road inaugurated in Ladakh
A road connecting Leh to the Pangong Lake was inaugurated on August 31, 2021 by Ladakh MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal. Highlights The stretch passing through the Kela Pass at 18,600 feet is the world’s highest motorable way. The road was ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Legion of Merit
The President of United States conferred the Legion of Merit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Prime Minister has been awarded for his steadfast leadership and vision for India’s emergence as a global power. The award was received by the ..