CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Vice Chief is the deputy of the Chief of the Naval Staff and is usually the second highest ranking officer of the Indian Navy. The current VCNS is Vice Admiral Satish Namdeo Ghormade who took over from Vice Admiral G. Ashok Kumar on 31 July 2021.

Detailed explanation-2: -The office is held by a Three Star Officer in the rank of Vice Admiral. The current DCNS is Vice Admiral Sanjay Mahindru who took over Vice Admiral Ravneet Singh on 1 April 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: The least commissioned officer grade in the Indian Navy is sub-lieutenant. The applicant who completes the Indian Navy’s required training is awarded this first rank. Answer: Admiral Karambir Singh, the 24th Navy Chief of India, is the sole Full Admiral currently serving as CNS for the Indian Armed Forces.

Detailed explanation-4: -Vice Admiral Tripathi, who was commissioned in the Navy in July 1985 and is the chief of personnel at the Naval HQs in Delhi at present, will take over the reins of the WNC on March 1.

Detailed explanation-5: -Admiral Hari Kumar, Indian Navy Chief, visits Sri Lanka.