Who has been appointed as the second Chief of Defence Staff of India?

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SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 08 Feb 2023 Shift 3)

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The correct answer is Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan.Key Points

Anil Chauhan is an Indian Army general with four stars.
Since September 30, 2022, he has served as the Indian Armed Forces' second Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) is a four-star general rank officer who serves as the principal military advisor to the government of India.
The CDS is responsible for ensuring jointness and integration among the three services - Army, Navy, and Air Force - in terms of operations, logistics, training, and procurement.
The CDS was created as a new position in the Indian armed forces in 2019, and General Bipin Rawat became the first CDS.
The appointment of the CDS is a significant step towards achieving greater synergy and coordination among the Indian armed forces, and it is expected to enhance India's national security and defence preparedness.

Additional Information

General Manoj Mukund Naravane is the current Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army.
- He assumed office on 31 December 2019.
Lieutenant General Baggavalli Somashekar Raju is a serving officer in the Indian Army.
- He is currently the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Army Training Command (ARTRAC) in Shimla.