Q10 · UPPSC current affairs · 8 October 2026 · News · Gig Economy Worker Welfare and Rest Facilities

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How is a 'Gig Worker' generally characterized under current Indian labor frameworks?

A A financial data intermediary operating under RBI guidelines.
B An authorized dealer managing foreign exchange transactions for corporate entities.
C A permanent government employee entitled to civil service pensions.
D A person who performs work and earns outside of traditional employer-employee relationships.

Correct answer: (d) A person who performs work and earns outside of traditional employer-employee relationships.

Explanation

Option D is correct as a gig worker performs work or participates in a work arrangement and earns from such activities outside of traditional employer-employee relationships. Options A, C, and D refer to completely unrelated occupational or institutional definitions.

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