CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Mihir Sen (16 November 1930 – 11 June 1997) was a famous Indian long distance swimmer and lawyer. He was the first Asian to conquer the English Channel from Dover to Calais in 1958, and did so in the fourth fastest time (14 hrs & 45 mins).

Detailed explanation-2: -On August 24, 1875, Captain Matthew Webb of Great Britain becomes the first man to successfully swim the English Channel without assistance. After the feat, Webb became an international celebrity, admired for both his prowess in the water and his penchant for risk-taking.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mihir Sen was the first Indian swimmer to swim the English channel. He is the only man to swim oceans of five continents in 1958. He was awarded Padma Shri and Padma Bhusan.

Detailed explanation-4: -Explanation: Bula Choudhury is an Arjuna awardee, Padma shri awardee, former India national women’s swimming champion and elected as MLA from 2006 To 2011 in West Bengal state of India.

Detailed explanation-5: -Mihir Sen was the first Indian swimmer who crossed the English Channel from Dover to Calais. In 1958, he took 14 hrs and 45 mins to cover the distance.