VAdm Sanjay Jasjit Singh assumes charge as Vice Chief of Naval Staff

VAdm Sanjay Jasjit Singh assumes charge as Vice Chief of Naval Staff

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VAdm Sanjay Jasjit Singh assumes charge as Vice Chief of Naval Staff

VAdm Sanjay J Singh appointed as Vice Chief of Naval Staff: Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, AVSM, NM assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Indian Naval Staff.

Prior to taking over as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff, VAdm Sanjay J Singh was Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Operations).

About new Vice Chief of India Navy Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh

Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh is a graduate of the National Defence Academy, Pune, and was commissioned in 1986 in the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy.

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In his career spanning 37 years, VAdm Sanjay J Singh has served on most class of ships of the Indian Navy and has held a range of command, training and staff appointments, including Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (CSNCO), Flag Officer Sea Training, Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet, Commandant Naval War College, and Controller Personnel Services.

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Sanjay Jasjit Singh holds MSc and MPhil in Defence and Strategic Studies from Madras University, MA in Defence Studies from King's College, London, and MA (History), MPhil (Pol) and PhD (Arts) from Mumbai University.

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VAdm Sanjay Jasjit Singh: Awards & Recognition 

In recognition of his distinguished service, Flag Officer Sanjay Jasjit Singh was awarded the Nao Sena Medal in 2009, and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2020.

Important facts for upcoming exams from the above Current Affairs Topic

• Formation of Indian Navy: 1612, Preceded by the Royal Indian Navy 1947–1950
• Size of Indian Navy: 67,252 active personnel, 55,000 reserve personnel
• Indian Navy Part of: Indian Armed Forces
• Commander-in-Chief of Indian Navy: President Droupadi Murmu
• Chief of Defence Staff (CDS): General Anil Chauhan
• Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS): Admiral R. Hari Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
• Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS): Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, AVSM, NM
• Notable Commanders: Admiral S. M. Nanda, Admiral Sourendra Nath Kohli,  Admiral Ram Dass Katari
• Anniversaries of India Navy (Navy Day): 4 December