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2019-08-12 Persons

2638.

Who will be awarded with Vir Chakra in 2019?

Wing Commander Abhinandan Vardhman

Captain Saurabh Verma

Wing Commander JS Verma

Captain Suresh Tiwari

Answer: Option

Explanation:

Abhinandan Varthaman, Indian Air Force pilot, is likely to be awarded a Vir Chakra for his gallantry. Five Mirage-2000 fighter jet pilots who dropped bombs on the terror facility of the Jaish-e-Mohammed will also get the Vayu Sena Medal for gallantry.