SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 49

SSC CGL - 20 July 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q49

The 'Donate-a-Pension' campaign under ____________ scheme, was launched in the "Iconic Week' celebrations by the Labour Ministry from 7 to 13 March 2022.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Pradhan Manth Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan.

The 'Donate-a-Pension' campaign was launched under the 'Shram yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana' scheme during the "Iconic Week' celebrations by the Labour Ministry from 7 to 13 March 2022.

'Shramyogi Maandhan Yojana' is a pension scheme for unorganized sector workers, launched by the Government of India. Under this scheme, workers between the ages of 18 and 40 contribute a monthly amount towards their pension, and the government matches that contribution. Upon reaching the age of 60, the worker becomes eligible for a monthly pension.