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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state government will distribute pensions at the doorstep to 58, 44, 240 beneficiaries?
A
Andhra Pradesh
B
Kerala
C
Bihar
D
Maharashtra
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The scheme, proposed for the first time in April 2022, offers a guaranteed pension of 33 per cent of the last drawn basic pay without any deduction to the state government employees. For this, they would need to contribute 10 per cent of their basic salary every month, and the state government will match it.

Detailed explanation-2: -Benefits to the citizens People affected with Chronic Kidney Disease who are undergoing Dialysis in both Government and network hospitals receive Rs. 10, 000/- per month.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jagan cabinet hikes old-age, widow pensions to ₹2, 750 The Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy cabinet in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday decided to increase the monthly pension for old-age people and widows from ₹2, 500 to ₹2, 750 with effect from January.

Detailed explanation-4: -Old Age Pension Old age persons, both male and female, who are 60 years of age or above and are destitute (with little or no means of subsistence and no family or relative to depend upon).

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