Current Affairs - International - Discussion

Mount Aconcagua, the highest peak outside Asia at 6,967 metres, is located in Argentina. HAL-sponsored mountaineer Aritra Roy achieved a significant milestone by summiting this peak on January 7, 2026, after completing a challenging 44-km solo climb in extreme conditions, including −40°C temperatures, blizzards, and snowstorms. This ascent is part of Roy’s ongoing Seven Summits challenge, which follows his earlier climb of Mount Everest. His accomplishment highlights extraordinary endurance, technical skill, and resilience, reinforcing India’s presence in global mountaineering achievements.