Western Naval Command - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Who has been appointed as the Chief of Western Naval Command on 31st Mar’15?

a. Surinder Pal Singh Cheema
b. Anil Chopra
c. Ravi Kumar
d. None of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Surinder Pal Singh Cheema

Explanation:
Vice Admiral Surinder Pal Singh Cheema took over the reins of the Western Naval Command as flag officer commanding-in-chief from Vice Admiral Anil Chopra at a ceremonial parade held at INS Shikra in Mumbai. Cheema, while serving in Mumbai earlier, had commanded INS Nishank, INS Trishul and INS Virat. Cheema has the unique distinction of shouldering responsibilities as commanding-in-chief for the fourth time.