CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -AIR MARSHAL PANKAJ MOHAN SINHA ASSUMES COMMAND OF IAF’S WESTERN AIR COMMAND. Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha assumed command of the Indian Air Force’s Western Air Command on 01 January 2023. The Air Marshal is a graduate of National Defence Academy, Pune and was commissioned into the IAF as a fighter pilot in Jun 1985.

Detailed explanation-2: -AIR MARSHAL SP DHARKAR TAKES OVER AS AIR OFFICER COMMANDING-IN- CHIEF OF EASTERN AIR COMMAND, SHILLONG. During his illustrious career, he has commanded a front line fighter squadron and a Fighter Flying Training Establishment.

Detailed explanation-3: -New Delhi: Air Marshal AP Singh, who has more than 5,000 hours of flying experience, assumed charge as the new Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force on Wednesday. He succeeded Air Marshal Sandeep Singh who retired on Tuesday after more than 39 years of service.

Detailed explanation-4: -The current CAS is Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari who took office on 30 September 2021, following the retirement of Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria.

Detailed explanation-5: -Headquarters Western Air Command, located at Subroto Park, New Delhi, has over 200 bases placed under its command and has been involved in all major operations in India since independence.