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Why in the News?

A 7-year-old swimmer, Ishank Singh from Ranchi, Jharkhand, created history by swimming across the Palk Strait on April 30, 2026, setting a remarkable world record.

🔑 Key Highlights

1. Historic Achievement

  • Became the youngest and fastest swimmer to cross the Palk Strait.
  • Covered a distance of 29 km in 9 hours 50 minutes.

2. Swimming Route

  • Started from Talaimannar (Sri Lanka).
  • Ended at Dhanushkodi (Tamil Nadu, India).
  • Challenging open-sea conditions tested endurance and skill.

3. Record Certification

  • Officially recognized by the Universal Records Forum (URF).
  • Awarded the title:
  • Youngest and Fastest Palk Strait Swimmer

4. Security Escort

  • First 15 km protected by Sri Lankan Navy.
  • Remaining journey secured by the Indian Coast Guard.
  • Ensured safety in international and Indian waters.

5. Training & Preparation

  • Trained at Dhurwa Dam, Ranchi.
  • Coaches:
  • Aman Kumar Jaiswal
  • Bajrang Kumar
  • Focused on endurance and open-water adaptability.

ℹ️ Additional Information

Palk Strait

  • A narrow water body between India and Sri Lanka.
  • Connects:
  • Bay of Bengal (Northeast)
  • Gulf of Mannar (Southwest)

Indian Coast Guard (ICG)

  • Established on August 18, 1978.
  • Operates under the Ministry of Defence.
  • Headquarters: New Delhi.

🇮🇳 हिंदी संस्करण (पूर्ण)

समाचार में क्यों?

7 वर्षीय तैराक Ishank Singh (रांची, झारखंड) ने 30 अप्रैल 2026 को Palk Strait को तैरकर पार करते हुए नया विश्व रिकॉर्ड बनाया।

🔑 मुख्य बिंदु

1. ऐतिहासिक उपलब्धि

  • सबसे कम उम्र और सबसे तेज तैराक बने।
  • 29 किमी दूरी को 9 घंटे 50 मिनट में पूरा किया।

2. तैराकी मार्ग

  • शुरुआत: तलैमन्नार (श्रीलंका)
  • अंत: धनुषकोडी (तमिलनाडु, भारत)
  • खुले समुद्र की कठिन परिस्थितियों में तैराकी।

3. रिकॉर्ड मान्यता

  • Universal Records Forum (URF) द्वारा मान्यता।
  • उपाधि:
  • Youngest and Fastest Palk Strait Swimmer

4. सुरक्षा व्यवस्था

  • पहले 15 किमी: श्रीलंकाई नौसेना द्वारा सुरक्षा।
  • शेष दूरी: Indian Coast Guard द्वारा सुरक्षा।
  • अंतरराष्ट्रीय जल सीमा में सुरक्षा सुनिश्चित।

5. प्रशिक्षण

  • अभ्यास: धुर्वा डैम, रांची
  • प्रशिक्षक:
  • अमन कुमार जायसवाल
  • बजरंग कुमार
  • सहनशक्ति और समुद्री तैराकी पर विशेष ध्यान।

ℹ️ अतिरिक्त जानकारी

पाल्क जलडमरूमध्य (Palk Strait)

  • भारत और श्रीलंका के बीच स्थित।
  • जोड़ता है:
  • Bay of Bengal
  • Gulf of Mannar

भारतीय तटरक्षक बल (Indian Coast Guard)

  • स्थापना: 18 अगस्त 1978
  • रक्षा मंत्रालय के अंतर्गत कार्य।
  • मुख्यालय: नई दिल्ली

🧠 BILINGUAL MCQs (Exam Ready)

Q1. Who set the Palk Strait world record in 2026?

2026 में पाल्क जलडमरूमध्य का रिकॉर्ड किसने बनाया?

A. Aman Kumar

B. Ishank Singh ✅

C. Bajrang Kumar

D. Rohit Sharma

Q2. What distance did he swim?

उन्होंने कितनी दूरी तय की?

A. 20 km

B. 25 km

C. 29 km / 29 किमी ✅

D. 35 km

Q3. Starting point of the swim was?

तैराकी की शुरुआत कहाँ से हुई?

A. Chennai

B. Dhanushkodi

C. Talaimannar / तलैमन्नार ✅

D. Colombo

Q4. Ending point of the swim was?

तैराकी का अंत कहाँ हुआ?

A. Kochi

B. Mumbai

C. Dhanushkodi ✅

D. Goa

Q5. Who certified the record?

रिकॉर्ड को किसने प्रमाणित किया?

A. Guinness

B. IOC

C. Universal Records Forum ✅

D. FIFA

Q6. Indian Coast Guard was established in which year?

भारतीय तटरक्षक बल की स्थापना कब हुई?

A. 1965

B. 1971

C. 1978 / 1978 ✅

D. 1985

Q7. Palk Strait connects which two water bodies?

पाल्क जलडमरूमध्य किन दो जल निकायों को जोड़ता है?

A. Arabian Sea & Bay of Bengal

B. Bay of Bengal & Gulf of Mannar ✅

C. Pacific & Atlantic

D. Red Sea & Mediterranean

Q8. Ishank Singh belongs to which state?

ईशांक सिंह किस राज्य से हैं?

A. Bihar

B. Odisha

C. Jharkhand / झारखंड ✅

D. West Bengal

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