As per recent changes in Atal Pension Yojana (APY) rules, which category of beneficiaries are excluded?

• A. State Government Employees
• B. Non-Resident Indians
• C. Income Taxpayers
• D. Central Government Employees

Answer: (C)

The government has made changes to the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) rules to be made effective from October 1, 2022. According to a notification from the finance ministry, any citizen who is or has been an income taxpayer will not be eligible to join the pension scheme.