Vice admiral Bimal Verma Withdraws Plea Challenging Appointment as Navy Chief

Vice Admiral Bimal Verma has withdrawn his petition from the Armed Forces Tribunal which challenged the appointment of Vice Admiral Karambir Singh as the next navy chief replacing Admiral Sunil Lanba. He was superseded in the appointment. Why did he withdraw the Petition? According to the rules, Vice Admiral Bimal Verma had the option of filing a ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: Admiral Sunil Lanba • Armed Forces Tribunal • Defence minister • Ministry of Defence • Navy chief • Vice Admiral Bimal Verma • Vice Admiral Karambir Singh

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