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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 35

SSC CHSL - 19th October 2020 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q35

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Who is the newest Chief of the Indian Army in December 2019?

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Correct answer: C

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The correct answer is option 3 i.e Manoj Mukund Naravane.

  • The Chief of the Army Staff is the head of the military staff of the Indian Army and the chairman of the Indian Army Board. 
  • The current COAS is General Manoj Mukund Naravane, who took office on 31 December 2019.
  • General Manoj Mukund Naravane PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC is a four-star general of the Indian Army and the 27th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS).
  • He took over from General Bipin Rawat on 31 December 2019 after the latter completed his term as the COAS.