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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 41

SSC GD Constable (English) - 16th November 2021 Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q41

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Who became the first Indian Air Force pilot to perform a wingsuit skydive jump? She/he achieved this feat in July 2019.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Tarun Chaudhri.

  • Group Captain Tarun Chaudhry (20452) Flying (Pilot) was commissioned into the fighter stream of the IAF on 16 Dec 89.
  • He is responsible for the HR and career planning issues for nearly 1400 officers from the Fighter stream, up to the rank of Gp Capt.
  • He has recommended practical and result-oriented steps including a review of the ex-HOTS OST syllabus so as to cut down on the conversion period and establishment of an additional Type Training squadron for the SU-30 and Jaguar fleet on the OCCUR concept.