Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar Takes Charge as the 48th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff
Before taking up this senior position at Naval Headquarters, he served as the Commander-in-Chief of the strategic Andaman and Nicobar Command.
The change of guard is key to steering the Navy's modernizing initiatives and ensuring maritime security in the crucial Indian Ocean Region.
Exam Perspective: Senior military and naval appointments are recurring topics in defence, SSC, and civil services examinations, illustrating changes in national security leadership.
Key Facts / Static GK
Indian Navy Day: 4 December
Indian Navy Headquarters: New Delhi
Practice Quiz — 30 May 2026
Q1. Which of the following payments banks received RBI's in-principle approval in 2025 to transition into a Small Finance Bank (SFB)?
Q2. Who has assumed charge as the 48th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) of the Indian Navy?
Q3. With the installation of the SkyCast System at IGI Airport, India has become which country globally to install this advanced aviation weather monitoring system?
Q4. Which specialized technology entity collaborated with the Department of Financial Services to design and launch the Unclaimed Assets Portal?
Q5. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) guidelines in India under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013? 1. Companies must spend at least 2% of their average net profits of the previous three financial years. 2. The mandate applies to companies with a net worth of ₹500 crore or more, or a turnover of ₹1,000 crore or more, or a net profit of ₹5 crore or more. 3. Companies can now invest up to 10% of their annual CSR expenditure through Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instruments.
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