CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -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-3: -Kela Pass at 18, 600 ft The road was inaugurated at Kela Top at an altitude of 18, 600 feet by Ladakh MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal in the presence of officers of the Indian Army and members of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council.

Detailed explanation-4: -As such, here are five key highlights of the Chisumle-Demchok road: The Chisumle-Demchok is located at Umling La Pass at over 19, 000 feet in Ladakh. The Border Roads Organization was tasked with the construction of the road. The Chisumle-Demchok road enters the Guinness World Record of world’s highest motorable road.