Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani Appointed as India’s Next Chief of Defence Staff
In addition to the CDS role, he will also take charge as the Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs.
The transition follows the completion of General Anil Chauhan's tenure on May 30, 2026.
Lt Gen Subramani previously served as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff and was recently the Military Adviser to the National Security Council Secretariat.
Perspective: As the highest-ranking officer in the Indian Armed Forces, the new CDS will lead the ongoing transition toward theater commands and joint military integration.
Key Facts / Static GK
NDA: National Defence Academy
Department of Military Affairs created: 2019
Practice Quiz — 12 May 2026
Q1. Where was the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Reserve Bank of India and the European Central Bank signed?
Q2. Which of the following responsibilities is held by the Chief of Defence Staff in India besides being the permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee?
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan: 1. He has been appointed as the next Chief of the Naval Staff. 2. He will succeed Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi. 3. He has previously commanded the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q4. What was the primary objective of the Investor Risk Reduction Access (IRRA) platform, which SEBI recently discontinued?
Q5. How many days of guaranteed wage employment will be provided under the new Viksit Bharat - G RAM G Act?
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