CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Lt Gen Surinder Singh Mahal, was commissioned into the Armoured Corps in December 1984. He has a distinguished and illustrious military career spanning more than 37 years. The General Officer is an alumni of Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Higher Command Course, Mhow and National Defence College, New Delhi.

Detailed explanation-2: -General Manoj Pande is the current Chief of Army Staff and he took over the office on April 30, 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Army Commanders who head the Training & Operational Commands of the Indian Army hold the title of GOC-in-C. There are seven appointments currently: General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Central Command. General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Command.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Central Command of the Indian Army is one of the seven operational commands of the army. It is based at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Lt General Yogendra Dimri is the present General Officer Commanding-in-Chief.

Detailed explanation-5: -The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Army, and its professional head is the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), who is a four-star general.