Social Security for Workers — Prelims Questions

Which of the following constitutional articles directly mandates the State to make provisions for securing just and humane conditions of work and for maternity relief?

Consider the following statements regarding the Social Security Code, 2020: 1. It consolidates nine central labour laws related to social security. 2. It explicitly defines 'gig worker' and 'platform worker' for the first time in Indian labour law. 3. It mandates universal unemployment insurance for all workers in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following ILO Conventions on social security has India NOT ratified, primarily due to challenges in extending comprehensive coverage to its vast unorganized sector?

Under the Employees' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, what is the primary purpose of the Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme?

Which of the following schemes is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme specifically for unorganized workers in India?