Vice Admiral AN Pramod Becomes Deputy Chief of Naval Staff

Vice Admiral AN Pramod Becomes Deputy Chief of Naval Staff

Key Points

• Vice Admiral AN Pramod assumed charge as Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (DCNS).
• He succeeded Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti.
• Commissioned into the Indian Navy on 1 July 1990.
• Specialist in Communication and Electronic Warfare.
• Served as Director General Naval Operations (DGNO) from December 2023 to July 2026.
• Participated in Operation Vijay (1999) and Operation Parakram (2001).
• Associated with Operation Snow Leopard following the Galwan incident.
• Awards:
  • Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) – 2024
  • Yudh Seva Medal (YSM) – 2025

UPSC Focus: Defence appointments + Indian Navy operations.