DefenceFriday, 17 April 2026·https://testbook.com/current-affairs/17-april-2026-daily-current-affairs
Rajnath Singh pays tribute to Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh on 107th birth anniversary
On 15 April 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid homage to Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh on his 107th birth anniversary.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 15 April 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid homage to Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh on his 107th birth anniversary, recalling his leadership of the Indian Air Force during the 1965 Indo-Pak War.
Key specifics
- Arjan Singh was born on 15 April 1919 in Lyallpur, now Faisalabad in Pakistan.
- He became Chief of the Air Staff in 1964 at the age of 45.
- He was promoted to the five-star rank of Marshal of the Air Force in January 2002.
- He received the Padma Vibhushan in 1965 for his leadership during the war.
- He served as Lieutenant Governor of Delhi from 1989 to 1990.
Exam lens
Defence history question, Arjan Singh, 15 April 1919, 1965 Indo-Pak War, Padma Vibhushan, January 2002 — TNPSC may ask his rank, birth place and the year of promotion.