People, Positions and Obituaries · 21 March 2026

Bhupatiraju Anmish Varma Sets Guinness World Record (GWR) for Seven Volcanic Summits Challenge

Exam-focused facts from the 21 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Bhupatiraju Anmish Varma from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, established a new Guinness World Record (GWR) by completing the Seven Volcanic Summits challenge.
  • Varma achieved the mountaineering feat in a record time of 92 days, 4 hours, and 45 minutes.
  • GWR officially announced the achievement in March 2026, marking a new global benchmark in adventure sports.
  • The Seven Volcanic Summits challenge is recognised as one of the most demanding pursuits in mountaineering, requiring immense endurance and skill.

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