Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

On August 1, 2025, Vice Admiral Manish Chadha, AVSM, VSM, took over as the Commandant of the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, succeeding Vice Admiral CR Praveen Nair. With 34 years of distinguished service in the Indian Navy, Vice Admiral Chadha brings vast operational experience and specialised expertise in Communication and Electronic Warfare. His leadership background includes commanding frontline warships like INS Mysore, INS Veer, and INS Kirpan. An alumnus of the NDA, DSSC Wellington, and the National Defence University in Washington, he has a strong foundation in both strategic thinking and naval operations, making him well-suited for this prestigious role.+