Ministry of Labour signed an MoU with Rapido to increase logistic employment opportunities

Current Context: The Ministry of Labour and Employment signed an MoU with Rapido on April 29, 2025, in New Delhi.

• This MoU aims to create 50 lakh employment opportunities in the logistics sector over the next 1-2 years through the National Career Service (NCS) portal.

Key highlights of the MoU include:

• Verified job postings for roles like bike taxi, auto, and cab drivers on the NCS portal.
• API-based integration for real-time job listings and seamless application tracking.
• Focus on inclusive hiring, with 5 lakh jobs targeted for women.
• Support for structured onboarding, digital empowerment, and awareness of worker welfare schemes.

Question:

Q.1 With which company did the Ministry of Labour and Employment sign an MoU on April 29, 2025, to boost employment in the logistics sector?
a) Ola
b) Uber
c) Rapido
d) Swiggy

Answer: c) The Ministry of Labour and Employment signed an MoU with Rapido to generate employment opportunities in the logistics sector through the NCS portal.