Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC : 30 Dec 2025

Consider the following statements about the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC):

1. It is the highest decision‑making body in the Ministry of Defence for capital acquisitions.
2. It was set up in 2001 following the recommendations of the Group of Ministers on Reforming the National Security System after the Kargil War.
3. It is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 Consider the following statements about the First‑Past‑The‑Post (FPTP) electoral system:

1. In FPTP, the candidate who secures the highest number of votes in a constituency is declared elected, even if they do not secure an absolute majority.
2. India uses FPTP for elections to the Lok Sabha and most State Legislative Assemblies.
3. FPTP ensures proportional representation of all political parties in the legislature.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 With reference to electoral systems, consider the following statements:

1. PR is considered more representative of diverse political opinions compared to FPTP.
2. PR often leads to coalition governments due to fragmented representation.
3. PR is used in countries like Israel, Netherlands, and South Africa.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system:

1. MMP gives voters two votes – one for a local candidate and one for a political party.
2. It is designed to combine local accountability of FPTP with national fairness of PR.
3. India uses MMP for elections to the Lok Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?