Controllers’ Conference 2025

Current Context: The Controllers’ Conference 2025, hosted by the Defence Accounts Department (DAD), was held from July 7 to 9 at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi, and inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

• The theme—Transforming Financial Advice, Payment, Audit and Accounting through Defence Finance and Economics—marked DAD’s shift toward a future-ready institution.
• Eight high-level Manan Satras explored reforms in budgeting, audit, pricing, and capacity building. DAD unveiled its new motto: “Alert, Agile, Adaptive”, aligning with the Year of Reform 2025.
• Digital platforms like SAMPURNA, SPARSH, and e-Raksha Awaas showcased AI-driven defence finance innovation.
• Training hubs like NADFM Pune and CENTRAD Delhi are driving officer education in defence economics and data analytics.

Question:

Q.1 Where was the Controllers’ Conference 2025, hosted by the Defence Accounts Department (DAD), held?
a) Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi
b) Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
c) DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi
d) India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

Answer: c) The conference took place from July 7–9, 2025, at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi, underscoring the defence-finance integration.