Vice Admiral Tripathi, currently serving as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command, is set to take on the crucial role of Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, effective early January 2024. Read: The Latest Defence Current Affairs Notes here
The highly-rated officer has earlier served as chief of personnel Indian Navy, fleet commander and commanded front-line destroyers.
The appointments come amid Navy Day celebrations at Sindhudurg in Maharashtra, which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.
The event's highlights included the presence of warships, including the illustrious aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, alongside various other naval assets.
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