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Who has taken charge as the new Vice-Chief of Navy on 1st April 2023?
A)
Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh
B)
Vice Admiral Shekhar Sinha
C)
Vice Admiral Anil Chopra
D)
Vice Admiral Ravneet Singh

Correct Answer :   Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh


Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh took charge as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff on Saturday (1st April 2023).

After assuming charge, Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh paid homage to the bravehearts at the National War Memorial and reviewed the Guard of Honour at South Block in New Delhi on Sunday (2nd April 2023).

Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh graduated from the National Defence Academy, Pune, and was commissioned in 1986 in the executive branch of the Indian Navy.

About Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh :

In his career spanning 37 years, he has served on most class of ships of the Indian Navy and has held a range of command, training and staff appointments, including Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (CSNCO), flag officer sea training, flag officer Commanding Western Fleet, Commandant Naval War College, and Controller Personnel Services. Prior to taking over as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff, he was Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Operations).

He holds MSc and MPhil in Defence and Strategic Studies from Madras University, MA in Defence Studies from Kings College, London, and MA (History), MPhil (Pol) and PhD (Arts) from Mumbai University.

In recognition of his distinguished service, the flag officer was awarded the Nao Sena Medal in 2009, and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2020...

Source : I T

Published On : April 2, 2023
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