Q9 · UPSC current affairs · 8 October 2026 · News · Gig Economy Worker Welfare and Rest Facilities

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Consider the following statements regarding gig economy workers in India:1.Gig workers are legally defined under the Code on Social Security, 2020.2.The Ministry of Rural Development is the nodal agency responsible for enforcing occupational safety and health standards for platform workers.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because gig workers received statutory recognition and definition under the Code on Social Security, 2020. Statement 2 is incorrect because labor legislation and social security codes do not fall under the Ministry of Rural Development; the note highlights the statutory framework under the labor codes.

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