Guinness World Records 2024 Showcases India’s Remarkable Achievements

Guinness World Records 2024 Showcases India's Remarkable Achievements

VoM News Desk | October 14, 2023 | 03:00 PM IST | World | Follow on Google News

Guinness World Records 2024 Showcases India’s Remarkable Achievements

Guinness World Records 2024 Showcases India’s Remarkable Achievements

India stands tall in the latest edition of Guinness World Records 2024, with over 60 remarkable achievements, including one of the oldest records in the book. Distributed in India by Penguin Random House, the 2024 edition features a diverse array of records from around the world, offering an engaging glimpse into the extraordinary feats of humanity.

The Guinness World Records 2024 boasts nine captivating chapters, each delving into different aspects of human achievement. These include “Blue Planet,” “Aquatic Life,” “Humans,” “Recordology,” “Adventures,” “History,” “Science and Technology,” “Arts and Media,” and “Sports.” In addition, five special features – “Hall of Fame,” “Young Achievers,” “Gaming,” “Explainers,” and “Bucket List” – add depth to the record book, celebrating the exceptional and the extraordinary.

India’s Oldest Record: Monsoon Marvel in Cherrapunji

One of India’s oldest records featured in the book dates back to June 1995 when Cherrapunji, a high-altitude town in Meghalaya, received an astonishing 2.493 meters (8 ft 2 in) of rainfall over a 48-hour period. This record-breaking achievement showcases the region’s extraordinary monsoon phenomenon. Additionally, the record for the most extreme 48-hour rainfall period in the world, verified by the World Meteorological Organization, reflects the unique climate in Cherrapunji.

Art and Sculpture: Mermaid in Kerala

Jalakanyaka (or Mermaid), a remarkable creation by Indian sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman, graces the record book as the world’s largest sculpture of a merperson. Measuring 26.5 meters (87 ft) in length and 7.6 meters (25 ft) in height, this concrete mermaid reclines in a shell-shaped pool at Shankumugham Beach in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The accompanying shell is approximately 32 meters (105 ft) long.

Epic Road Journey: Circumnavigation by Car

Saloo Choudhury and his wife Neena Choudhury achieved a historic record as they circumnavigated the Earth by car, covering six continents and a distance of 24,901 road miles (40,075 kilometers). This awe-inspiring journey, conducted under the rules applicable in 1989 and 1991, was completed in 69 days, 19 hours, and 5 minutes, commencing on September 9 and concluding on November 17, 1989. The couple embarked on this adventurous expedition in a 1989 Hindustan “Contessa Classic” and started and finished in Delhi.

The Shortest Living Woman and More

Jyoti Amge, hailing from Nagpur, holds the title of the shortest living woman, with a height of 62.8 centimeters (24.7 inches). This distinctive record reflects the incredible diversity of human existence.

Guinness World Records 2024 is a testament to the boundless potential of human achievement and the enduring spirit of record-breaking. With India’s significant presence in the latest edition, it showcases the country’s remarkable contributions to the world of records.

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