UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026
The Social Security Code, 2020 is relevant to app-based domestic workers because it recognises the policy challenge of covering:
- only permanent civil servants
- unorganised, platform and gig workers
- only agricultural landowners
- only overseas employees
Answer
Correct Answer
unorganised, platform and gig workers
Explanation
The report notes that platform and gig workers fall within the unorganised-workforce policy framework, though implementation and classification remain contested. A, C and D are not the Code’s relevant category here.
A is incorrect: only permanent civil servants does not satisfy the stated fact or is a different institution/concept.
C is incorrect: only agricultural landowners does not satisfy the stated fact or is a different institution/concept.
D is incorrect: only overseas employees does not satisfy the stated fact or is a different institution/concept.
Topics: gig economy, labour welfare, social issues, social security code 2020