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    Question

    The Central Government has notified the Unified Pension

    Scheme (UPS) as an option under the National Pension System (NPS) for Central Government employees. The UPS is/will be effective from __ _____
    A October 01, 2024 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B February 01, 2025 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C April 01, 2025 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D July 01, 2025 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E April 01, 2026 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    On 24 August 2024, the government announced a new employee pension scheme, the  Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) , effective from 1 April 2025 . Currently, all government employees are covered under the  National Pension Scheme (NPS), which provides a pension based on market-linked investments. Before 2004, all government employees received pensions under the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).  In 2004, the government introduced the NPS and discontinued the OPS. The government received a backlash from employees for discontinuing OPS. Thus, the government announced the UPS to provide assured pension amounts. However, only employees who are currently subscribers of the NPS, including retirees, can opt for the UPS.   Features of UPS  

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