Q8 · UPPSC current affairs · 15 September 2026 · News · Atal Pension Yojana Exit and Pension Framework

← Q7 Q9 →

Which statutory body is responsible for regulating and promoting pension funds in India, including framing guidelines for schemes like Atal Pension Yojana?

A Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
B Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
C Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
D Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Correct answer: (b) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)

Explanation

Option B is correct because PFRDA is the statutory regulatory body established under the PFRDA Act, 2013, to regulate and promote pension funds in India. SEBI, IRDAI, and RBI have different regulatory domains.

Same topic · past papers

UPSC has asked this before

These previous-year questions sit on the same topic. Open one to practise the earlier ask.

  1. 2024 · Q89 · UPPGS

    With reference to "Guidelines for Elimination of Corporal Punishment" (GECP), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Tamil Nadu School Education Department issued these guidelines on 26th April, 2024. 2. These guidelines are focussed on safeguarding the physical and mental well-being of students. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

    View answer →

PDF