Union Cabinet has approved additional hike in the DA and DR for central government employees and pensioners. What is the overall DA/DR rate announced by the government effective from July 01, 2021?

A) 21%
B) 31%
C) 28%
D) 35%

Explanation: The Union Cabinet has approved a further hike of 3 percent in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for the central government employees and pensioners on October 21, 2021. The increase of 3% is over the existing rate of 28 percent of the basic pay/pension and will be effective from July 1, 2021.Now after this hike, the DA/DR will increase to 31%.