S.R. Sarma, AVSM, VSM has assumed charge as the Chief of Materiel, of the Indian Navy on September 1. He is a post- graduate in Computer Science and Engineering from IISc, Bengaluru and a distinguished alumni of Naval Higher Command Course.
Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020
Key-Points
As a Principal Staff Officer and the senior most Technical Officer in the Indian Navy, the Admiral would be in charge of all aspects related to selection, induction and maintenance of all types of equipment and weapon systems for ships and submarines.
Creation of major marine and technical infrastructure and all logistics management functions of the Indian Navy would also fall within the purview of the Admiral.