Current Affairs · Government Schemes & Welfare Measures

In October 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect? 1. The hike, effective from July 1, 2025, increases the DA rate from 53% to 56% of Basic Pay/Pension. 2. The estimated annual impact on the exchequer due to this decision is ₹10,083.96 crore. 3. Earlier in March 2025, a 3% DA hike had raised the DA rate from 50% to 53%.