The year 2023 was a glorious and grateful year for India. India has made some significant achievements in this year. India has recorded 10 significant achievements in year 2023. These are listed below
First Nation To Reach Moon’s South Pole
India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft made significant landmark of being the first nation to reach the Moon’s South Pole.
Fastest 5G Rollout
India had the fastest 5G rollout in the world. As per Government of India figures, the nation saw the installation of one site every minute.
World’s Longest River Cruise
The world’s longest river cruise, ‘MV Ganga Vilas’ undertook the single longest river journey by a single river ship in the world, covering over 50 days through 27 river systems in India and Bangladesh.
World’s Largest Aircraft Deal
Air India placed an order for 470 planes: 250 with European plane maker Airbus and 220 with American giant Boeing. This made the world’s largest-ever single-tranche aircraft purchase, valued at over $70 billion.
World’s Largest Meditation Centre
India’s Varanasi is world’s largest meditation centre, Swarved Mahamandir having seating capacity of 20,000 people at a time.
Record of Yoga Session
A Yoga lesson is recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records for seeing participation from 147,952 people. The session was held in Surat, Gujarat, India on 21 June 2023.
World’s Fastest Growing Economy
India emerged as the fastest-growing economy globally, surpassing the UK to claim the fifth position. The opening quarter of the financial year 2023 saw a staggering 7.8 per cent growth in India’s real GDP, reaching an estimated INR 40.37 trillion (USD 484.94 billion).
Topped Digital Payments
As per data from MyGovIndia, the nation topped the list for digital payments and recorded 89.5 million transactions.
World Record For Most Diyas
Ayodhya ‘Deepotsav’ mark a new Guinness World Record with over 22.23 lakh diyas (earthen lamps) being lit up.
World’s Largest Office Building
In India’s Surat, Gujarat, construction of the world’s largest office building was completed. Surat Diamond Bourse, as per the Guinness World Record, is 659,611 square metres (7,099,993.71 sq ft).