Correct option is D
· As part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ initiative to commemorate 75 years of India’s independence, 1 October 2021 was observed as National Pension System Diwas (NPS Diwas).
· The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) introduced this day to promote awareness about the importance of retirement planning and the benefits of the National Pension System (NPS).
·The campaign emphasized encouraging individuals to secure their future financially by enrolling in NPS, a government-sponsored pension scheme designed to provide post-retirement income.
Additional Information:
- The NPS is available to all Indian citizens, including employees of the private and public sectors.
- It offers a flexible, low-cost investment solution for retirement planning.
Other Options:
- 10 October: Not related to NPS Diwas; it is observed as World Mental Health Day.
- 1 September: Not associated with NPS Diwas; it marks National Nutrition Week in India.
- 10 September: Observed as World Suicide Prevention Day, not NPS Diwas.
