Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor takes over as new Commandant of NDA

Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor takes over as new Commandant of NDA

Daily Current Affairs / Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor takes over as new Commandant of NDA

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Category : Defense Published on: November 01 2021

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Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor took over as the Commandant of the National Defense Academy (NDA). He has replaced Asit Mistry.
He has over 7,800 hours of accident/accident free flying experience on various trainer, transport and strategic aircraft.
Air Marshal Kapoor is one of the pioneers in air-refueling operations in the Indian Air Force and has received training abroad in an original equipment manufacturer.

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About NDA

Formed: 7 December, 1954
The National Defense Academy (NDA) is the first military academy to train officers for the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Sudan Block is the name of the NDA's main building.
The goal of establishing the NDA was to see if candidates from various fields would come and join the forces.
The NDA consists of 18 squadrons divided into 5 battalions.
In 1951, NDA's motto was modified from "Service before Self" to "Seva Parmo Dharma."

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