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Download Solution PDFWho has become the first woman officer of the Indian Air Force to receive a gallantry award?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Wing Commander Deepika Misra.
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- Wg Cdr Deepika Misra: 1st woman IAF officer to get Gallantry award
Key Points
- Wing Commander Deepika Misra has become the first woman Air Force officer to receive a gallantry medal.
- President had conferred Vayu Seva Medal for gallantry on her at Independence Day in 2022 and she received the medal from IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari at an investiture ceremony held in New Delhi.
Additional Information
- About Gallantry Awards:
- Post-independence, first three gallantry awards namely Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra were instituted by the Government of India on 26th January, 1950 which were deemed to have effect from the 15th August, 1947.
- Thereafter, other three gallantry awards i.e. Ashoka Chakra Class-I, Ashoka Chakra Class-II and Ashoka Chakra Class-III were instituted by the Government of India on 4th January, 1952, which were deemed to have effect from the 15th August, 1947.
- These awards were renamed as Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra respectively in January, 1967.
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