Q11 · UPSC current affairs · 4 September 2026 · News · Gig Workers Social Security and Working Conditions

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Consider the following statements regarding gig and platform workers in India:1.The Code on Social Security 2020 mandates a statutory definition and social security fund for platform workers.2.Recent surveys indicate that gig work has predominantly remained a short-term, supplementary earning activity rather than a primary source of livelihood.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only
B 2 only
C Both 1 and 2
D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because the Code on Social Security 2020 provides a statutory definition and mandates social security funds for platform workers. Statement 2 is incorrect because the survey highlighted that gig work has transitioned from supplementary earning to a primary, full-time livelihood.

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