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In March 2006, Indian Air Force issued new salute norms to its personnel. It is a mid-way between the Army and Navy salute and was standardised to make it more convenient for the IAF. Earlier, IAF hand salute was just like the Army one.
Who controls the three forces in India?
| Indian Armed Forces | |
|---|---|
| Supreme Commander | President Ram Nath Kovind |
| Prime Minister | Narendra Modi |
| Minister of Defence | Rajnath Singh |
| Defence Secretary | Ajay Kumar, IAS |
Who is the 1st Defence minister of India?
The first defence minister of independent India was Baldev Singh Chokkar, who served in Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s cabinet during 1947–52. Rajnath Singh is the current defence minister of India.
Who is our army chief?
General Naravane
When the post of CDS was created with General Rawat taking charge on January 1, 2020, the CDS was appointed as the permanent head of the committee, the first among equals —the four-star chiefs. After General Rawat’s death, General Naravane has taken over the role as he is the most senior among the serving chiefs.
(a) the Central Government may dismiss or discharge or retire from the naval service any officer or sailor; (b) the Chief of the Naval Staff or any prescribed officer may dismiss or discharge from the naval service any sailor. (b) he is re-enrolled in accordance with the regulations made under this Act.
How did the Indian Air Force help in the Nargis disaster?
IAF sent tonnes of relief materials immediately including army medicines, blankets, and food packets. The Indian Air Force transported more than 100 tonnes of material and aided in rescue after the destructive cyclonic storm, Nargis, struck Myanmar.
How is the Indian Air Force responding to the natural calamity?
Several Indian states have been facing the fury of floods. IAF continues to launch HADR missions in response to the natural calamity Relief material was air dropped in inaccessible areas of Darbhanga, East Champaran, Madhubani and Gopalganj. Relief material was air dropped in inaccessible areas of Darbhanga, East Champaran, Madhubani and Gopalganj.
Who is the highest ranking officer in the Indian Armed Forces?
The Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces is the head and the highest-ranking officer of the Indian Armed Forces. The President of India is the supreme commander of the Armed Forces. The Chief of Defence is the military’s chief executive with operational and strategic authority over the defence forces and not its commander.
Who is the current Chief of Defence Staff of India?
General Bipin Rawat is the Current Chief of Defence Staff. He assumed office on 1st January 2020. He will serve a three-year term until December 2022. This article will give further give details about the Chief of Defence Staff within the context of the Civil Services Examination. Chief of Defence Staff [UPSC Notes]:-Download PDF Here