Sports · 7 April 2026
Divya Singh cycles to Everest Base Camp in 14 days
Exam-focused facts from the 7 April 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- Divya Singh from Uttar Pradesh became the first woman of India to reach Everest Base Camp by bicycle after a 14-day journey from Kathmandu.
- She cycled 10–12 hours daily, carrying her bicycle on shoulders when trails were too steep or unrideable.
- A viral video shows her holding the Indian flag at Everest Base Camp upon completion of the expedition.