The Appointments Committee of Cabinet approved a one-month extension for Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande.
- His service is extended until 30th June, beyond his normal retirement age of 31st May.
- General Pande was appointed as the Army Chief on 30th April, 2022.
- He was commissioned in December 1982 in the Corps of Engineers (The Bombay Sappers).
Q: The government approved a one-month extension for the Chief of the Army Staff up to 30th June 2024. What is the name of this Army Chief?
- A) General Bipin Rawat
- B) General Manoj Pande
- C) General Dalbir Singh Suhag
- D) General VK Singh
Answer: B) General Manoj Pande