‘Gig Economy’ is a term that is often seen in the news. Which of the following constitute part(s) of gig economy?
1. Uber drivers and Swiggy delivery executives
2. Vegetable vendors
3. All freelance stand-up comedians
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1 only
1 and 3 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
• Gig Economy refers to a work environment where organizations employ freelancers on temporary basis/short-term basis. Mostly this is done to
• avoid long-term obligations;
• in line with easy ‘hire and fire’ policy; and
• digital services, where distance does not matter.
• Uber drivers and Swiggy delivery executives fit in the definition and, hence, a part of the gig economy.
• Vegetable vendors are usually self-employed and form a part of unorganized sector.
• Stand-up comedians, who perform on their own shows, are self-employed and not hired by any organization and do not form a part of the gig economy. However, those employed by a company for a short-term basis may be considered a part of the gig economy.
Climate change is said to affect large sections of poor population in the coastal area of Rayalaseema who will migrate to a relatively rich Vijayawada in search of jobs in construction sector. In this case which of the following is correct?
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The Dedicated Western Freight Corridor passes through which of the following states? 1. Haryana 2. Rajasthan 3. Madhya Pradesh 4. Gujarat 5. Maharashtra Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Consider the following statements: 1. The Sind region, having semi-arid region of climate in ancient period, resulted in the flourishing Harappan civilization. 2. Magadha was located in proximity to the iron-ore mines, and sources of stone and timber in the region of Chhotanagpur plateau. 3. The Jatakas mention many riverine routes in ancient India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. Harry Hess proposed the “sea floor spreading” theory. 2. He argued that constant eruptions at the crest of the oceanic ridges cause the rupture of the oceanic crust and the new lava wedges into it, pushing the oceanic crust on either side. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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