Admiral Krishna Swaminathan Takes Over as 27th Chief of the Naval Staff
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Indian Navy. As the Navy Chief, he heads the Indian Navy and is a member of the Chiefs of Staff Committee. The appointment continues the leadership succession at the top of one of India's three armed services. He holds the decorations PVSM, AVSM and VSM for distinguished service.
Key Facts & Details
7 points- 1Admiral Krishna Swaminathan is the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff
- 2He heads the Indian Navy as Navy Chief (CNS)
- 3Decorations: PVSM, AVSM, VSM
- 4The CNS is a four-star admiral and member of the Chiefs of Staff Committee
Deep Dive
- +The Chief of the Naval Staff is the professional head of the Indian Navy, headquartered at New Delhi.
- +India's three service chiefs (Army, Navy, Air Force) sit on the Chiefs of Staff Committee, alongside the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
- +The Indian Navy's motto is 'Sham No Varunah' (May the Lord of the Water be auspicious unto us).
Exam Focus
Remember the name (Admiral Krishna Swaminathan), the post (27th Chief of the Naval Staff), and the service (Indian Navy).
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Exam Relevance & Angle
Appointments to the top defence posts (service chiefs, CDS) are among the most frequently asked static-plus-current GK items.
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Background & Context
The Indian Navy is the maritime arm of the Indian Armed Forces; its operational commands include the Western, Eastern and Southern Naval Commands.
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1 / 2Who assumed charge as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy?
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