GS2 · 10 marks · 150 words
The Indian pension system has evolved from the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) to the New Pension Scheme (NPS) and, now to the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). In this context, discuss the issues associated with the NPS and evaluate the significance of the Unified Pension Scheme.
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Syllabus: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
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