3 Guinness World Records at Samajik Adhikarita Shivir and ADIP Camp in Navsari

Q.  Recently, who created 3 Guinness World Records?
- Published on 29 Sep 16

a. CSIR
b. ADIP
c. ISRO
d. ICAR

ANSWER: ADIP
 
  • Three Guinness World Records were created at Samajik Adhikarita Shivir and Scheme of Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fittings of Aids/Appliances (ADIP) Camp in Navsari, Gujarat.
  • The first record - “Highest number of Oil lamps lit simultaneously at single location” - An incredible 989 Divyangs (Person with Disabilities) came together to set an all-new record- almost doubling the minimum of 500 participants they needed in order to achieve the title. The challenge was for each person to light the lamp exactly at the same time after a given signal within 30 seconds.
  • The second record ‘Biggest Wheelchair Logo’ - The 1,000 participants in wheelchairs depicted a message saying ‘Happy Birthday PM’ in Tri-colour. It bettered the previous record of 346 participants that was achieved by Hope Inc. in Moorhead, Minnesota, USA.
  • The third world record ‘Most people fitted with Hearing Aid in 8 hours – Single location (600 Hearing Aid) was also set. Free assistive devices kits were handed out to thousands of Divyangs throughout the weekend, in addition to the hearing aids distributed during the record attempt.

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