Vice Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has been appointed as the next Chief of the Indian Navy. He will succeed Admiral R Hari Kumar who is retiring on 30th April 2024.
Previously, Mr Tripathi has served as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command.
He is Communication and Electronic Warfare specialist and served on frontline warships of the Navy as Signal Communication Officer and Electronic Warfare Officer.
He commanded the Indian naval ships Vinash, Kirch and Trishul.
Vice Admiral Tripathi is a recipient of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and the Nausena Medal for devotion to duty.
Q: Who has been appointed as the next Chief of the Indian Navy in April 2024 ?
a) Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi
b) Admiral R Hari Kumar
c) Vice Admiral Vinod Kumar Singh
d) Rear Admiral Anil Chawla
Correct Answer: a) Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi
