Correct option is A
Service Background:
- Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi is a highly experienced officer who has held key positions, including:
- Vice Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS) before becoming CNS.
- Commanded frontline warships like INS Vinash and INS Trishul.
- Specialized in communication and electronic warfare.
- Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi is a highly experienced officer who has held key positions, including:
Key Responsibilities as Chief of the Naval Staff:
- Strengthening India's maritime defense strategy.
- Enhancing coastal and deep-sea surveillance in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
- Modernizing the Navy’s fleet and infrastructure to improve operational capability.
- Leading international naval collaborations and joint military exercises.
- Air Force – The Chief of Air Staff (CAS) in January 2024 was Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari.
- Coast Guard – The Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in January 2024 was Rakesh Pal.
- Armed Forces – India does not have a single Chief of Armed Forces. Instead, there is a Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), and in January 2024, this position was held by General Anil Chauhan.