Who becomes first IPS Officer to swim from Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves?

Daily Current Affairs

Chandra Mohan

Krishna Prakash

Gopinadh Jatti

Manish Kumar Sinha

Correct Answer : Krishna Prakash

Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Krishna Prakash has earned a title for literally swimming against the tides. As part of the ‘Drowning Prevention Awareness’ campaign, the officer swam from Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves, Mumbai.

* He finished the 16.20 km expedition in just 5 hours and 26 minutes and charted history with this achievement.

* This is far from the first time the IPS officer broker broke records in sporting competitions.

* In 2017, he completed the Ironman Triathlon, one of the most challenging sports events in the world.

* This is a three-day event that requires the participants to complete a 3.8-kilometre swim, a 180.2-kilometer bicycle ride, and a 42.2 km run in 16–17 hours.

* This achievement earned Prakash the ‘Iron Man’ title and a mention in the World Book of Records.

* He was the first Indian Government Servant, Civil Servant, and Uniformed Services Officer, including Armed Forces and Paramilitary Forces, to earn this title!

* Prakash has accomplished a remarkable achievement in sports in the past as well. In 2017, he was praised for finishing the Ironman Triathlon, a competition that demands participants to swim 3.8 kilometers, bike ride for 180.2 kilometers, and run for 42.2 kilometers within a span of 16-17 hours..

Source : India Times

Published On : March 28, 2023

Recently Updated Current Affairs

Q .

Where was India's largest Climate Clock unveiled for the Earth Day celebration?

Mumbai

New Delhi

Kolkata

Bangalore

Correct Answer : Option (B) - New Delhi

India's largest Climate Clock was unveiled at the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) headquarters in New Delhi for the Earth Day celebration.

CSIR, established in 1942, is dedicated to scientific research and industrial development across various domains, emphasizing its commitment to raising awareness about climate change and its impacts through initiatives like the Climate Clock unveiling.

Published On : April 24, 2024

Q .

When is the World Book and Copyright Day observed every year?

24th April

23rd April

22nd April

21st April

Correct Answer : Option (B) - 23rd April

On April 23, people all over the world celebrate World Book and Copyright Day, also known as International Day of the Book and World Book Day, to spread the joy of reading. This global event celebrates the profound influence that books have on people and societies.

Celebrations are held all over the world on this day to highlight the importance of books and their capacity to inspire, educate, and unite people of all backgrounds. World Book and Copyright Day celebrates literature in all its forms and encourages reading enjoyment. It's also a day to read and think about the future and the past.

The theme during the current year's World Book and Copyright Day is 'Read Your Way'. The significance of cultivating a passion for reading is emphasised in this theme. The theme inspires people from all walks of life, young and old, to adopt the habit of book reading, and promotes it as an indispensable passion of a person.

Published On : April 23, 2024

Q .

Volcano Mount Erebus was in news recently, in which continent is it located?

Antarctica

Asia

Europe

North America

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Antarctica

Antarctica's most famous active volcano, Mount Erebus, has recently come into the news because of the release of 'gold dust' worth $6000 every day.

Mount Erebus is the second highest and most active volcano in Antarctica and is located on Ross Island in Antarctica.

Published On : April 23, 2024

World Book And Copyright Day 2024 Theme :