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Lieutenant general Upendra Dwivedi will be the next chief of the army staff succeeding incumbent General Manoj Pande, the Centre announced on Tuesday night. Lieutenant general Upendra Dwivedi, who has vast operational experience along the frontiers with China and Pakistan, is currently serving as vice chief of the army staff. General Manoj Pande will retire on June 30.
"The government has appointed Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, presently serving as Vice Chief of the Army Staff, as the next Chief of the Army Staff with effect from the afternoon of June 30," the defence ministry said.
Who is lieutenant general Upendra Dwivedi? Top 5 achievements

• Lieutenant general Upendra Dwivedi has been decorated with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and three GOC-in-C Commendation Cards.
• As the Northern Army commander, Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi offered strategic guidance and operational oversight for planning and executing sustained operations along the northern and western borders. He also orchestrated dynamic counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir, officials told news agency PTI.
• They said during this period, Upendra Dwivedi was actively engaged in the ongoing negotiations with China to resolve the vexed border issue.
• He was also involved in modernising and equipping the largest Indian Army command, where he steered the induction of indigenous equipment as part of Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India).
• During his long and distinguished service spanning nearly 40 years, he has served in a variety of command, staff, instructional and foreign appointments. The command appointments of Dwivedi include command of regiment (18 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles), Brigade (26 Sector Assam Rifles), Inspector General, Assam Rifles (East) and 9 Corps.

Upendra Dwivedi's education background

• Born on July 1, 1964, Dwivedi is an alumnus of Sainik School, Rewa, and was commissioned into the 18 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles of the Indian Army on December 15, 1984. He commanded the unit later.
• Dwivedi is an alumnus of the National Defence College and US Army War College.
• He has also undergone courses at the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and Army War College, Mhow.
• The officer has an M Phil in defence and management studies and two Masters' Degrees in Strategic Studies and Military Science.

[Excerpt from Hindustan Times “Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi Appointed Next Army Chief” Dated 12/06/24]

Q1: Who is the current Chief of the Army Staff that Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi will replace on June 30, 2024?
(a) Gen. Bipin Rawat
(b) Gen. Dalbir Singh Suhag
(c) Gen. Manoj Pande
(d) Gen. Vijay Kumar Singh

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Q2: On what date did Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi join the Indian Army?
(a) July 1, 1982
(b) December 15, 1982
(c) January 26, 1982
(d) August 15, 1982

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Q3: Which regiment did Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi join when he first enlisted in the Indian Army?
(a) Maratha Light Infantry
(b) Sikh Regiment
(c) Jammu & Kashmir Rifles
(d) Rajput Regiment

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Q4: Which significant leadership role did Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi hold before being named Chief of the Army Staff?
(a) General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command
(b) Director General of Military Operations
(c) Vice Chief of the Army Staff
(d) Chief of Defence Staff

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Q5: From which prestigious institution did Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi graduate?
(a) National Defence Academy
(b) Indian Military Academy
(c) Sainik School, Rewa
(d) Defence Services Staff College

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