India appoints General Dhiraj Seth as 31st Chief of the Army Staff

Exam-focused facts from the 7 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

General Dhiraj Seth assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) on June 30.
General Seth introduced the 'VIJAY' vision to define key priorities for the future transformation of the Indian Army.
The 'VIJAY' acronym represents Vigilance, Innovation, Jointness and integration, Aatmanirbhrata, and Yodha first.
The 'VIJAY' priorities are aligned with the 'Decade of Transformation' (2023-2032) roadmap envisioned by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
General Seth is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy (NDA) and was commissioned into the Armoured Corps in December 1986.