Question
By what percentage did the Union Cabinet increase the
Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for central government employees and pensioners in 2025?Solution
The Union Cabinet, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for central government employees and pensioners, effective January 1, 2025. This revision raised the DA from 53% to 55% in accordance with the formula based on the 7th Central Pay Commission recommendations. The decision will cost the government ₹6,614 crore annually and will benefit approximately 48.66 lakh central government employees and 66.55 lakh pensioners. The DA formula is based on the All-India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (AICPI-IW), which tracks changes in living costs.
Which section of the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Act lays down provisions related to effect of transfer of undertaking?
Which one of the following is not essential for a valid marriage under Muslim Law?
What is the word for "a person who is fluent in two languages"?
As per section 21 of the Airports Authority of India Act ho has the authority to make contracts on behalf of the Authority?
According to the Aircraft Act of India, who is authorized to make a complaint for taking cognizance of an offence punishable under the Act?
When there are several defendants, service of summons shall be made _____________.
A company which has been in existence for __________________ cannot contribute any amount directly or indirectly to any political party
District Commission:
The arbitral tribunal shall issue an order for the termination of the arbitral proceedings where
When did the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2021, receive Parliamentary assent, replacing the corresponding Ordinance?
