CURRENT AFFAIRS

2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
‘Donate-a-Pension’ campaign has been launched under the central sector scheme by the government?
A
PMSBY
B
PM-SYM
C
PMJJBY
D
PMFBY
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The donor can pay minimum of one year’s contribution. The donation amount for a year amounts to minimum Rs 660/ and maximum uptoRs 2400/- depending on the age of the beneficiary. The people/employers can donate on https://maandhan.in/ or by visiting the nearest Common Service Centre.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Scheme. The government has launched Donate-a-Pension programme. It is an initiative under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM) pension scheme. e SHRAM was also launched on the UMANG app.

Detailed explanation-3: -Union Labour and Employment Minister, Bhupender Yadav has launched the ‘Donate-a-Pension’ campaign under Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM) scheme, on March 07, 2022, from his residence and donated the same to his gardener.

Detailed explanation-4: -New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI): Union Labour and Employment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday launched the ‘Donate-a-Pension’ programme under Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM) for people to contribute to the pension fund of their support staff.

Detailed explanation-5: – The applicant should be an unorganised worker and must be earning less than Rs 15,000 monthly. - The age of the applicant should be between 18 to 40 years. - He or she should not be an income taxpayer.

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