Question

Wing Commander ______ of the Indian Air Force was awarded the 'Vir Chakra' on Independence Day in 2019.
1. Harjit Singh Arora
2. Abhinandan Varthaman
3. Rakesh Kumar Singh
4. Subroto Mukherjee

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Abhinandan Varthaman

The correct answer is Abhinandan Varthaman.

• Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who downed an enemy jet during aerial combat with Pakistan and was held captive for three days.
• He has been awarded the Vir Chakra.
• Vir Chakra is India's third-highest wartime gallantry medal.

• Air Marshal Harjit Singh Arora was awarded "Ati Vishisht Seva Medal" by President in 2011.
• Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria has been awarded Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, and Vayu Sena Medal.
• Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee is the 'Father of the Indian Air Force'. He has received the Indian Independence Award.