Who has been appointed as the second Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in India?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Lt General Anil Chauhan.
· Lt General Anil Chauhan was appointed as the second Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India in September 2022.
· The CDS is the highest-ranking officer in the Indian Armed Forces, responsible for enhancing coordination between the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
· Lt General Chauhan succeeded the first CDS, General Bipin Rawat, who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash in 2021.
· He brings with him extensive experience in defense, having served in key roles in the Indian Army, including heading the Eastern Command.