The Government of India (GoI) has appointed Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, presently serving as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, as the next Chief of the Naval Staff with effect from April 30, 2024.
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Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi appointed as new Chief of Naval Staff
Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, has been appointed as the new Chief of the Naval Staff.
VAdm Dinesh K Tripathi replaced present Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral R Hari Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM who will retire from service on April 30, 2024.
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Prior to taking over as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, DK Tripathi had served as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command.
About Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi
Born on May 15, 1964, Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi was commissioned into the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy on July 01, 1985.
A Communication and Electronic Warfare specialist, he has had a long and distinguished service spanning nearly 39 years.
VAdm DK Tripathi has commanded Indian Naval Ships Vinash, Kirch and Trishul
Vice Admiral Tripathi has also held various important operational and staff appointments which include Fleet Operations Officer of the Western Fleet; Director of Naval Operations; Principal Director, Network Centric Operations and Principal Director, Naval Plans at New Delhi.
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As a Rear Admiral, he has served as the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Policy and Plans) and the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet.
In the rank of Vice Admiral, DK Tripathi has served as Commandant of the prestigious Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala; Director General of Naval Operations; Chief of Personnel and Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command.
Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi: Educational Life
An alumnus of Sainik School, Rewa and National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi has undergone courses at the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington; Naval Higher Command Course, Karanja and Naval Command College at the United States Naval War College, USA.
Awards & Honors
Vice Admiral Tripathi is a recipient of Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Nausena Medal for devotion to duty.
Static Current Affairs related to Indian Navy for upcoming exams
- Formation: 26 January 1950 (as current service); 5 September 1612 (as East India Company's Marine)
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Navy Day: 4 December
- Commander-in-Chief: President Droupadi Murmu
- Chief of Defence Staff (CDS): General Anil Chauhan
- Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS): Admiral R. Hari Kumar
- Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS): Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi
- Notable Commanders: Admiral S. M. Nanda, Admiral Sourendra Nath Kohli and Admiral Ram Dass Katari
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