National 13 November 2026
10-Year-Old Ira Aditya Raut Sets 6 World Records; Becomes Youngest Qualified Scuba Diver
Why in the News?
10-year-old **Ira Aditya Raut** from Buldhana, Maharashtra, created history by setting **six world records in a single day** at Shaheed Dweep (Neil Island) in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. At the age of 10 years, 17 hours, and 35 minutes, she became the **world’s youngest qualified scuba diver**.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Certification & Verification:
- Her scuba diving qualification was certified by **Scuba Schools International (SSI)** and adjudicated/verified by the **International Book of Records**.
- Six Records Created in a Single Day:
1. **Youngest Qualified Scuba Diver:** Achieved qualification at 10 years, 17 hours, and 35 minutes of age.
2. **Underwater Hand Signals:** Displayed the highest number of scuba hand signals underwater in one minute.
3. **Equipment Identification:** Identified the highest number of diving equipment pieces underwater.
4. **Underwater Distance:** Covered the longest distance underwater in one minute.
5. **Marine Life Identification:** Identified 45 marine animal species via flashcards while scuba diving.
6. **Most World Records in One Day:** Set 6 distinct records in a single underwater session.
- Profile & Background:
- Student of Class 5 at Naval Children School, Karwar, Karnataka.
- Daughter of Indian Navy officers Commander Aditya Raut and Commander Sneh Budakoti.
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Static GK Facts:
- Shaheed Dweep (Neil Island):
- Location: **Andaman and Nicobar Islands**.
- Renaming History: Renamed in December 2018 from Neil Island to **Shaheed Dweep** as a tribute to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose (alongside Ross Island to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep and Havelock Island to Swaraj Dweep).
- Scuba Schools International (SSI):
- One of the premier global scuba diving training and certification organizations.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Who became the world's youngest qualified scuba diver at the age of 10 years?
A: Ira Aditya Raut
Q: At which island in the Andaman & Nicobar archipelago were the 6 scuba diving world records achieved by Ira Raut?
A: Shaheed Dweep (Neil Island)
Q: What was the historical former name of Shaheed Dweep in Andaman & Nicobar?
A: Neil Island
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