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Who recently became the first woman officer in the Indian Air Force to be presented a gallantry award?

A Wing Commander Arundhati Singh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Wing Commander Shaliza Dhami Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Wing Commander Anjali Singh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E Wing Commander Deepika Misra Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Wing Commander Deepika Misra on Thursday became the first woman officer in the Indian Air Force to be presented a gallantry award. According to an IAF, Wing Commander Misra, a helicopter pilot who hails from Rajasthan, was conferred a Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) for an act of "exceptional courage" displayed during a flood relief operation in Madhya Pradesh.

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