National Pension System Diwas : 1 October

National Pension System Diwas 1 October

Question: On which of the following date PFRDA will observe as National Pension System Diwas?
(a) 1 October
(b) 28 September
(c) 5 October
(d) 27 December
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:

  • PFRDA to observe 1 Oct as NPS (National Pension System) Diwas to promote retirement planning.
  • The Pension Fund Regulatory & Development Authority Act was passed on 19th September, 2013 and the same was notified on 1st February, 2014.
  • PFRDA aims to encourage working professionals and self-employed professionals to plan towards creating a financial cushion to ensure for oneself a financially sound future after retirement.

BY: AMIT GUPTA

Reference: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pfrda-to-observe-1-oct-as-nps-diwas-to-promote-retirement-planning-11632458043860.html