Who has been named as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff?
A. Bikram Singh
B. Bipin Rawat
C. VK Singh
D. Deepak Kapoor
Answer:B
Who has been named as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff?
A. Bikram Singh B. Bipin Rawat C. VK Singh D. Deepak Kapoor
Explanation: India’s first Chief of Defence Staff(CDS), Bipin rawat will be in direct contact with the Prime Minister on security issues and the chiefs of the Army, Navy and the Air Force would report to him. Bipin rawat (CDS) would head the Department of Military Affairs and paid a salary equivalent to a service chief. The CDS will also act as the Principal Military Adviser to the Defence Minister on tri-services matters.