- BRICS EWG Meeting was chaired by Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Labour and Employment.
- The representatives from BRICS nations were present at the meeting along with the representatives from International Labour Organisation (ILO) and International Social Security Agency (ISSA).
- The dignitaries discussed Promoting Social Security Agreements amongst BRICS Nations, Formalization of labour markets, women participation in labour force and Gig and platform workers – Role in the labour market.
- The dignitaries also assured to resolve the issues related to Social Security Agreement (SSA) by conducting dialogue and entering into agreements.
- The technical support to promote the SSA amongst BRICS nations will be granted by ILO and ISSA.
- Static Part:
- Current Chair for BRICS: India
Question:
Q.1 Which nation hosted the 1st BRICS Employment Working Group (EWG) Meeting which was held in May 2021?
a. India
b. Brazil
c. Russia
d. China
a. India
b. Brazil
c. Russia
d. China
