Who assumed charge as Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff in October 2023?

Correct option is C

• Commissioning and Specialization: Commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1988, Vice Admiral Sobti is a specialist in Navigation and Direction.
  
• Command Appointments: He has commanded INS Nishank (Missile Boat), INS Kora (Missile Corvette), and INS Kolkata (Guided Missile Destroyer).
  
• Staff Roles: His staff assignments include roles in the Directorate of Staff Requirements, Directorate of Personnel, and as the Naval Attaché at the Indian Embassy in Moscow.
  
• Flag Rank Positions: Upon promotion to Rear Admiral in 2019, he served as Deputy Commandant and Chief Instructor at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, and later as Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet.
• Promoted to Vice Admiral in 2021, he became Director General of Project Seabird before his current role as DCNS.
  
• Awards: Vice Admiral Sobti has been honored with the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) and Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) for his distinguished service.

• Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar : He served as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command before retiring in 2021.
  
• Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar: He served as the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Indian Navy from November 30, 2021, to November 30, 2024.
  
• Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla : He served as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command until his retirement in 2021.
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