Indian Mountaineer from Arunachal Pradesh Scales Mount Aconcagua, Highest Peak of the Western Hemisphere
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Indian mountaineer Kabak Yano from Arunachal Pradesh has scripted history by successfully summiting Mount Aconcagua in Argentina, the highest peak in South America and the Western Hemisphere. Standing tall at 22,831 feet above sea level, Mount Aconcagua is one of the most challenging peaks in the world and forms a crucial part of the prestigious 7-Summit Mountaineering Expedition, an ambitious global challenge to climb the highest mountains on each continent.
Kabak Yano’s achievement marks a significant milestone in her ongoing 7-Summit expedition and highlights India’s growing presence in international mountaineering. At just 27 years of age, Yano has demonstrated exceptional physical endurance, mental resilience, and unwavering determination while conquering extreme climatic conditions, low oxygen levels, and treacherous terrain on the Andes mountain range. Mount Aconcagua, located in the Mendoza province of Argentina, is renowned for its harsh winds and unpredictable weather, making the feat even more remarkable from an exam and current affairs perspective.
The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lieutenant General K.T. Parnaik (Retd.), congratulated Kabak Yano on her historic ascent and described her journey as both a personal triumph and a source of inspiration for the youth of the state and the nation. He emphasized that her success reflects the indomitable spirit of Arunachal Pradesh and showcases the potential of Indian youth on global platforms. The Governor had earlier flagged off her 7-Summit Mountaineering Expedition from Lok Bhavan, Itanagar, on 28 July last year, in the presence of the State Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Kento Jini, extending best wishes for her demanding international mission.
From an examination point of view, Mount Aconcagua holds high relevance as it is the highest peak outside Asia, the tallest mountain in the Western Hemisphere, and the highest point in South America. It is part of the Andes mountain range and does not require technical climbing equipment, yet it is considered extremely dangerous due to altitude sickness and severe weather, making it a frequently asked topic in geography and sports-related current affairs sections of competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, JKSSB, and State PCS.
Kabak Yano’s successful summit not only adds to India’s sporting and adventure legacy but also reinforces the importance of government support, youth encouragement, and representation of India’s northeastern states in global achievements. Her journey under the 7-Summit challenge continues to inspire aspirants, making this event an important and memorable development in India’s recent sports and adventure current affairs.