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Gig Economy and Platform Workers

Subject: Economics

Book: Comprehensive Indian Economy - Additional Topics

The gig economy—spanning delivery apps, ride-hailing, freelance digital services—generates new work avenues. Key issues include worker rights, social security coverage, and skill gaps. Government is exploring frameworks to ensure minimum wages, accident insurance, and dispute resolution. Exams may probe how platform-based models reshape employment structures, fostering flexibility yet risking job security.

Practice Questions

Which of the following measures is most effective in controlling inflation?

What does the term "depreciation" refer to in the context of assets?

Which of the following is NOT part of the World Bank Group?

Which of the following is NOT an example of an indirect tax?

What does the term “national income” refer to?

Which of the following is an example of a public sector undertaking (PSU) in India?

What is the term for goods that are used together, such as cars and fuel?

Which term refers to the decrease in the value of a currency relative to foreign currencies?

What does the Gini Coefficient measure?

Which of the following measures can reduce a trade deficit?