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Indian Team Scales Aconcagua, South America’s Peak

26 February 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSIndian TeamScales Aconcagua,South America’sPeak26 February 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Indian mountaineers reached the summit of Mount Aconcagua in Argentina during February 2026.

Key facts

  • Team: climbers from NIM and JIM&WS.
  • Leader: Col. Hem Chandra Singh.
  • Flagged off by: Rajnath Singh.
  • Conditions: extreme cold, -20°C to -30°C.

About Aconcagua

Mount Aconcagua is the highest mountain of South America and is counted among the Seven Summits.

Exam angle

  • Peak: Aconcagua, in Argentina.
  • Continent: South America (highest peak).
  • Related term: Seven Summits.

Test yourself

1. Mount Aconcagua, scaled by an Indian team in February 2026, is the highest peak of which continent?

Aconcagua is South America's highest peak.

2. Who led the Indian expedition to Mount Aconcagua in 2026?

Col. Hem Chandra Singh led the team.

3. Aconcagua is part of which group of mountaineering targets?

It is one of the Seven Summits.

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