CURRENT AFFAIRS

2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced _________ per cent hike in the pension of freedom fighters.
A
10
B
20
C
30
D
40
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) is very beneficial for people who are working in private sector or organizations where there is no provision of retirement benefits like pension.

Detailed explanation-2: -Freedom fighters also get Rs 26, 000 pension from the Union government under the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana (SSSY).

Detailed explanation-3: -It includes an ex-INA or ex-military person who died while fighting against the British. After death of freedom fighter pensioner, eligible dependents for family pension are spouse/unmarried & unemployed daughters/mother or father.

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