3% Hike in Dearness Allowance

Current Context: Central government has approved the hiking of DA for central government employees by 3%.

• This will make the Dearness Allowance 34%.
• It will benefit approximately 4.8 million employees and 6.9 million, pensioners.
• The same has been done as per the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission.

Question: 

Q.1 Dearness Allowance has been increased for Central government employees w.e.f 1.01.2022 by how much percent?
a. 2%
b. 5%
c. 3%
d. 4%