CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -In a major feat, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has successfully constructed what now will be the world’s highest motorable road in Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has created a world record by constructing and black-topping the world’s highest motorable road at Umling La Pass in Ladakh at an altitude of 19, 024 feet.

Detailed explanation-3: -Marsimik La, Jammu & Kashmir-18, 314 ft At an altitude of 5582 metres, it is among the highest motorable roads in India and the highest roads in the world. It is relatively easy to get driving permits for Marsimik La as compared to Mana Pass. However, only Indian nationals are issued the permits.

Detailed explanation-4: -Umling La Pass, located in eastern Ladakh at an altitude of 19, 300 feet above sea level, now has the world’s highest motorable road.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Border Roads Organisation (under its Project Himank) has constructed the world’s highest motorable pass in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, named Umling La, passing through Umlingla Top at a height of over 19, 300 feet.