DA - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   By how many percentage points was the DA agreed to be raised by the Union Cabinet recently?

a. 6
b. 7
c. 8
d. 9
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 6

Explanation:
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.