Indian Air Force - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Recent decision by Defence Ministry allows women air force pilots in IAF on an experimental basis for how many years?

a. 3
b. 5
c. 7
d. 9
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 5

Explanation:
The Defence Ministry has taken the decision to allow women fighter pilots in the Indian Air Force on a temporary basis for a period of 5 years. In October, the Defence Ministry had made the announcement that women would be allowed into combat roles for the first time, commencing with the Air Force.
2)   Name the Former Chief of Air Staff known best for the introduction of safety standards in the Indian Air Force and had been especially chosen to lead the fly past on our First Independence Day. He passed away on 11th Apr’15.

a. Rishish Mavlankar
b. Ajay P Chauhan
c. Hrushikesh Moolgavkar
d. None of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Hrushikesh Moolgavkar

Explanation:
Air Chief Marshal Hrushikesh Moolgavkar was commissioned in the Royal Indian Air Force on 30 Nov 1940. He served in the Indian Air Force for 38 Years during which he fought bravely against the Japanese Army in 1941. He also became the first Indian pilot among a group of three pilots to fly faster than sound or crossing the sound barrier.

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