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8 hours ago · Annapurna (I) Annapurna (I), in the Annapurna massif, is the 10th highest mountain in the world with an altitude of 8,091 meters (26,545 feet) above sea level. This mountain is located in the Annapurna massif of Gandaki Province, North-Central Nepal. Annapurna is named after the Hindu goddess of food and nourishment.
2 hours ago · On 27 May itself, the IAF lost a MiG-27 strike aircraft piloted by Flt Lt Nachiketa, which had an engine failure due to high-altitude rocket firing. He was taken a Prisoner of War (POW). Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja, who was escorting Nachiketa, flying a MiG 21, descended trying to trace the downed pilot despite the threat from Surface to Air Missiles (SAM) and was shot down by a Stinger shoulder-fired missile.
8 hours ago · Altitude and Size: A High-Altitude Expanse. Elevation: Perched at an impressive altitude of 4,590 meters (15,060 feet) above sea level, Manasarovar Lake Tibet claims the title of one of the world’s highest freshwater lakes. This lofty position contributes to its unique climate and ecological characteristics.
2 hours ago · Tirupati: Mohan Babu University (MBU) has achieved a ground breaking milestone by partnering with National Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL) to launch a High-Altitude Balloon Satellite.This ...
3 hours ago · The High-Altitude Challenge. Kargil’s challenging geography played a crucial role in shaping the conflict. Situated approximately 200 km northeast of Srinagar and 230 km west of Leh, Kargil town ...
2 hours ago · Why Some People Experience Blocked Ears On High-Rise Elevators. According to MedlinePlus, as altitude increases, the air pressure outside the body decreases.This change creates a difference in ...
6 hours ago · Eventually, the Army modified its methods to overcome these challenges. Units initiated acclimatisation and training programs to better prepare the soldiers for the conditions. Better cold-weather equipment was procured (although the Army remained lacking in this regard throughout the War). Techniques for high-altitude assault were further honed.
