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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Indian Navy conducted major naval exercises in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Who is the chief of Naval staff?
A
Karambir Singh
B
Rambir Singh
C
Dalbir Suhag
D
Rajesh Mistri
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The current CNS is Admiral R. Hari Kumar. The 25th Navy Chief, he took over from Karambir Singh, who retired on 30 November 2021 after four decades of service from the navy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Incumbent The current CINCAN is Lieutenant General Ajai Singh AVSM who took command on 1 June 2021 as the 16th CINCAN.

Detailed explanation-3: -In February 1958, Katari was appointed the first Indian Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS). On 22 April 1958, he was promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral and took command of the Indian Navy. His flag was hoisted on INS India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, VSM Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command (ENC) on 01 December 2021.

Detailed explanation-5: -Meanwhile, the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) is the first and only operational theatre command of the Indian Armed Forces. Based at Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the command provides logistical and administrative support to Indian naval ships deployed in East Asia and the Pacific Ocean.

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