CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Srinivas Gokulnath and Amit Samarath become the first Indians to complete the Race Across America.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mahajan brothers : Winners of team of 2 in 2015. First ever RAAM FINISHERS from India. RAAM 2015-Dr Mahajan brothers, India, stood First in Two person team, 18-49 year age group.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Great Himalayan Ultra race organised by Pune-based Inspire India has most of the terrain above 3, 000 metres. The lowest point of the race is 2, 600 m in Kargil, while Fotu La at 4, 100 m is the highest point. It is considered to be one of the toughest ultra-cycling races in India and the highest in the world.

Detailed explanation-4: -RAAM is seen as a pinnacle of athletic achievement not only in cycling circles but the greater sporting community as well. Racers must traverse 3000 miles across 12 states and climb over 170, 000 vertical feet. Team racers have a maximum of nine days and most finish in about seven and a half days.

Detailed explanation-5: -RAAM is widely recognised as the world’s toughest endurance bicycle race. Open to solo racers as well as 2, 4 and 8-person teams. Solo racers must qualify by completing one of 30 qualifying events worldwide. No qualification required for teams.