Vice Admiral Dilip Raghavan Takes Charge as DGMS (Armed Forces)

Surgeon Vice Admiral Dilip Raghavan, VSM, has assumed charge as the Director General Hospital Services (Armed Forces).

Key Features / Major Points:

Education & Commission: Alumnus of Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune | Commissioned into the Indian Navy in 1989.

Key Roles: Served as Command Medical Officer for Southern and Eastern Naval Commands, and Commanding Officer of INHS Asvini.

Honors: INHS Asvini won the Raksha Mantri Trophy for Best Command Hospital during his tenure. Awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) in 2026.

Static GK Facts:

AFMC (Armed Forces Medical College): Established: 1948 | Location: Pune, Maharashtra.

INHS Asvini: The flagship naval command hospital located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):

Q: Who took charge as the Director General Hospital Services (Armed Forces)?

A: Surgeon Vice Admiral Dilip Raghavan

Q: Where is the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) located?

A: Pune, Maharashtra

Q: Which flagship naval hospital won the Raksha Mantri Trophy under Vice Admiral Raghavan's command?

A: INHS Asvini