Recipients of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Current Affairs, GK & News

Bipin Rawat appointed as chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee

Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat has become the new chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC). He succeeded IAF chief – Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa. The COSC is consists of chiefs of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force and the senior most member is appointed its chairperson. The Chairman of ..

Topics: Air chief marshal • Birender Singh Dhanoa • Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee • Chief of the Army Staff • Military • Military of India • Ministry of Defence • Rawat • Recipients of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal

Rakesh K Singh Bhadauria appointed as new Chief of Indian Air Force

Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria, who played a key role in negotiating the Rafale deal, has been appointed the new Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF). He will take charge from the incumbent Chief B S Dhanoa on September 30 on his superannuation.

Topics: Air Force ranks and insignia of India • Aircraft • Aviation • Canard aircraft • Carrier-based aircraft • Dassault Rafale • Indian Air Force • Military • Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria • Recipients of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal • Vice Chief of the Air Staff

Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria appointed as next IAF Chief

The government has announced the appointment of Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria as the next chief of the Indian Air Force. He will take over the reins of the Air Force from the incumbent IAF Chief B S Dhanoa on September 30, upon his superannuation. Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria Air Marshal Bhadauria is an alumnus of ..

Topics: Chief of the Air Staff • Government of India • Indian Air Force • Military • Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria • Recipients of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal • Southern Air Command • Vice Chief of the Air Staff

Birender Singh Dhanoa represents India at 2019 Indo Pacific Chiefs of Defence (CHOD) Conference in Bangkok

Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa is representing India at the 2019 Indo Pacific Chiefs of Defence (CHOD) Conference in Bangkok, Thailand. The theme for the conference is “Collaboration in a free and Open Indo – Pacific”. The conference will provide perspectives on common challenges faced by attending nations and elicit open discussions on the ..

Topics: Birender Singh • Birender Singh Dhanoa • Government of India • Legislatures • Parliament of India • Recipients of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal

Chief of Defence Staff

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation on Independence Day has announced the institution of the office of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) who will be above the three Service Chiefs. This is one of the biggest reforms in the military and it is expected to bring in jointness and tri-service integration. ..

Topics: British Armed Forces • CDS • Chief of the Defence Staff • Chiefs of Staff Committee • Military • Military of India • Military of Sri Lanka • Military of the United Kingdom • Ministry of Defence • Recipients of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal • Staff • Sunil Lanba

Manoj Mukund Naravane appointed as next Vice Chief of Indian Army

Lt Gen. Manoj Mukund Naravane appointed next Vice Chief of Indian Army. He will succeed Lt Gen Devraj Anbu who is slated to retire on August 31. Lt Gen Naravane will be in contention for the Army chief’s post as he will be the senior-most commander when incumbent Gen Bipin Rawat retires on December 31. ..

Topics: Bipin Rawat • Devraj Anbu • Indian Army • Manoj Mukund Naravane • Military • Military personnel • Recipients of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal • Vice Chief of the Army Staff