General Dhiraj Seth takes over as India's 31st Chief of Army Staff
General Dhiraj Seth has assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi, who retired after more than four decades of distinguished service. General Seth's extensive command assignments include leadership roles in an armoured regiment in the desert sector, an armoured brigade in the Western Theatre, and a counter-insurgency force in Jammu and Kashmir. At the Army Headquarters, he played a crucial role in strategic planning and capability development, contributing significantly to the Army's modernization roadmap, force restructuring, and the integration of emerging technologies for future warfighting capabilities.
Key Points
- General Dhiraj Seth is the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS).
- He succeeded General Upendra Dwivedi, who retired after over four decades of distinguished service.
- His command experience includes armoured regiments and counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir.
- He was instrumental in the Army's modernization, force restructuring, and integrating new warfighting technologies.
Exam Facts
- General Dhiraj Seth: 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS).
- Succeeded General Upendra Dwivedi.
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