Indian Navy Chief

Question: Who took charge as the 24th Chief of Indian Navy on May 31, 2019?
(a) BS Dhanoa
(b) Sunil Lanba
(c) Karambir Singh
(d) Deepak Kapoor
Answer: (c)
Related facts:

  • Admiral Karambir Singh assumed command of the Indian Navy on 31 May 2019 as the 24th Chief of the Naval Staff.
  • He took the charge from Admiral Sunil Lanba who got retired on May 31 after four decades of distinguished service.
  • Admiral Karambir Singh is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla. Commissioned into the Indian Navy in July 1980, he earned his wings as a helicopter pilot in 1981 and has flown extensively on the Chetak (Alouette) and Kamov helicopters.
  • He is a graduate of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington; College of Naval Warfare, Mumbai and has served as Directing Staff in both these institutions.
  • He has also served as member of the Aircrew Instrument Rating and Categorisation Board (AIRCATS).

Links:
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/karambir-singh-is-the-new-navy-chief-know-all-about-him-2045822
http://pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1572877