Q. Who among the following achieved the distinction of being the first Indian mountaineer to scale Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse twice in one season ?
a) Satyadeep Gupta
b) Sunil Rohilla
c) Premlata Agarwal
d) Kaamya Karthikeyan
Question from BPSC PT 70, 2024
The correct answer is: a) Satyadeep Gupta
Explanation:
The first Indian mountaineer to achieve the distinction of scaling both Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse twice in one season isΒ Satyadeep Gupta. He made history by summiting Mount Everest on May 21, 2024, and then Mount Lhotse on May 22, 2024. Additionally, he set a record for the fastest traverse between the two peaks, completing it in just 11 hours and 15 minutes.