Question: Recently who took over as the Western Fleet Commander of Indian Navy?
(a) Sanjay Jasjit Singh
(b) Shubhman Gill
(c) Jasprit Singh
(d) Sarvjeet Singh
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- On 22nd March, 2019, Rear Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh took over as Western Fleet Commander of Indian Navy. He took charge of Western Fleet, the ‘Sword Arm’ of the Indian Navy, from Rear Admiral MA Hampiholi, AVSM, NM.
- Rear Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh was commissioned into the Indian Navy in 1986 and is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla.
- He is a specialist in Navigation and Direction; he has held a range of command, training and staff appointments during his career.
- His sea command appointments include that of the ASW and UAV-control Frigate Taragiri, where he was awarded the Nao Sena Medal, and the multi-role Frigate Trishul.
- Rear Admiral MA Hampiholi is proceeding to IHQ MoD (N), New Delhi, as Director General Naval Operations in the rank of Vice Admiral on 27 Mar 19.
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