Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) Amarpreet Singh.
· Appointment: Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh assumed the position of Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on February 1, 2023, succeeding Air Marshal Sandeep Singh, who retired on January 31, 2023.
· Preceding Role: Before becoming the Vice Chief, he served as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Central Air Command, where he contributed significantly to operational preparedness and strategic advancements.
· Career Highlights:
· Commissioned into the IAF as a fighter pilot in 1984, Amar Preet Singh has over 39 years of experience in various operational and strategic roles.
· He has flown multiple fighter aircraft, including the MiG-29, and has held leadership roles in operational planning and logistics.
· His tenure includes appointments such as the Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Operations), Senior Air Staff Officer (SASO), and Director General (Inspection & Safety).