Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

Shri Raj Kumar Arora, a 1990-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), has assumed charge as the Financial Advisor (Defence Services) on November 1, 2025. With over three decades of experience in defence finance, budgeting, audit, and policy, he brings vast expertise to one of India’s most critical financial positions. Before this role, he served as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) and held senior posts in the UPSC, Ministry of Defence, and Ministry of Finance. His leadership is expected to enhance fiscal efficiency, transparency, and strategic financial planning in India’s defence establishment.