DA hiked by 6 percentage points
Q. By how many percentage points was the DA agreed to be raised by the Union Cabinet recently?- Published on 10 Sep 15a. 6
b. 7
c. 8
d. 9
ANSWER: 6
The decision to raise DA by 6 percentage points was taken by the Union Cabinet. DA is paid as a proportion of the basic pay. In April, government hiked DA to 113% of basic pay w.e.f January. Proposed DA hike is to come into force from July 1, 2015. According to the agreed formula, DA rate increase comprises an average of 12 month CPI-industrial workers from July to June 2015. Proposed hike is as per recommendations of 6th Pay Commission.
