Assistant Chief Naval Staff

Rear Admiral Asthana appointed Asst Chief of Naval Staff (Air)

Question: Who amongst the following has recently took charge as Assistant Chief Naval Staff?
(a) Rear Admiral S. C. Sharma
(b) Rear Admiral Mukul Asthana
(c) Rear Admiral Deepak Kumar
(d) Rear Admiral Jagdish Mathur
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:

  • On 8th February, 2018, Rear Admiral Mukul Asthana took charge as Assistant Chief Naval Staff.
  • He was appointed in the executive branch of the Indian Navy in the year 1986.
  • He led the primary naval air station INS Rajli from August 2009 to December 2010.
  • He was also honored with the Tenzing Norgay National Award by the President of India in the year 2006.

Reference:
http://www.business-standard.com/article/government-press-release/rear-admiral-mukul-asthana-nm-takes-over-as-assistant-chief-of-118020800692_1.html