Admiral Karambir Singh is 24th Chief of Indian Navy

Admiral Karambir Singh assumes charge as the new Chief of Indian Navy. With this appointment he now becomes 24th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS). Key Highlights He took charge from outgoing Admiral Sunil Lanba, who stepped down upon his superannuation on 31 May 2019. Term: The tenure of a Service Chief is three years ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: 24th Chief of the Naval Staff • Admiral Karambir Singh • AIRCATS • Aircrew Instrument Rating and Categorisation Board • Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra and Gujarat Naval Area • Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Naval Command • FOMAG • ICGS Chandbibi • INS Delhi • INS Rana • New Indian Navy Chief

Vice Admiral Karambir Singh appointed as next Navy chief

The Defence Ministry has announced the appointment of Vice Admiral Karambir Singh as the next Navy chief. He will succeed Admiral Sunil Lanba, who is retiring on 31 March. The government has once again broken the tradition of appointing the senior-most officer to lead the contingent forces by overlooking the seniority of Vice Admiral Bimal ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News

Topics: Admiral Sunil Lanba • Ati Vishist Seva Medal • General Bipin Rawat • INS Delhi • INS Rana • INS Vijaydurg • Navy chief • Param Vishist Seva Medal • Vice Admiral Bimal Verma • Vice Admiral Karambir Singh