Question

Who among the following has been awarded the Vir Chakra in 2019?
1. Col. Lalit Rai
2. Havildar Chuni Lal
3. Wg. Cdr. Abhinandan Varthaman 
4. Lt. Col. Yogesh Kumar Joshi

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Wg. Cdr. Abhinandan Varthaman 

The correct answer is Abhinandan Varthaman.

• Abhinandan Varthaman has been awarded the Vir Chakra in 2019.
• Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman VrC (born 21 June 1983) is an Indian Air Force fighter pilot who, during the 2019 India–Pakistan standoff, was held captive in Pakistan for 60 hours after his aircraft was shot down in an aerial dogfight.
• He was awarded Vir Chakra by the Indian government for shooting down a PAF F-16 with his MiG-21 Bison.

List of other Vir Chakra Recipient with year:

• Lt. Col. Yogesh Kumar Joshi in 1999.
• Col. Lalit Rai in 1999.
• Havildar Chuni Lal in 2000.