Q12 · UPPSC current affairs · 4 September 2026 · News · Gig Workers Social Security and Working Conditions

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Which of the following best defines a 'Platform Worker' under contemporary labor discussions?

A A worker whose access to work opportunities or clients is brokered through an online digital platform
B A permanent government employee working in public sector transport platforms
C An industrial worker operating heavy machinery on factory assembly lines
D A contracted construction laborer registered exclusively under MGNREGA

Correct answer: (a) A worker whose access to work opportunities or clients is brokered through an online digital platform

Explanation

Option A is correct as a platform worker is defined as a worker whose access to work opportunities or clients is brokered through an online digital platform. Options B, C, and D do not fit this definition.

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