Air Marshal Mehtab Singh Deswal Takes Charge as AOC-in-C | Which IAF Command? | November 2026

In this Current Affairs MCQ, we cover an important appointment in the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Question:
In early November 2026, Air Marshal Mehtab Singh Deswal assumed charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of which operational command of the Indian Air Force?

Important Information:

IAF: Indian Air Force.

AOC-in-C: Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief.

An AOC-in-C is the senior officer responsible for leading an operational or functional command of the Indian Air Force.

The Indian Air Force’s commands play a vital role in India’s air defence, operational preparedness and national security.

Static GK – Commands of the Indian Air Force:

The Indian Air Force has seven commands:

Western Air Command – New Delhi

Eastern Air Command – Shillong

Central Air Command – Prayagraj

Southern Air Command – Thiruvananthapuram

South Western Air Command – Gandhinagar

Training Command – Bengaluru

Maintenance Command – Nagpur

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