UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Central Trade Unions call for general strike on Feb. 12

Question 1

Of the four Labour Codes whose implementation the central trade unions are protesting through the February 12, 2026 strike, which one was the first to be enacted by Parliament?

Accepted Answer

Code on Wages, 2019

Answer

Industrial Relations Code, 2020

Answer

Code on Social Security, 2020

Answer

Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020

Question 2

Which Union Ministry notified the four Labour Codes that came into force on 21 November 2025, the implementation being the immediate cause of the trade unions' February 12, 2026 general strike?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Labour & Employment

Answer

Ministry of Corporate Affairs

Answer

Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Answer

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Question 3

How many Central Trade Unions jointly gave the call for the all-India general strike on February 12, 2026 against the Labour Codes?

Accepted Answer

Ten

Answer

Four

Answer

Eight

Answer

Twelve

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Central Trade Unions call for general strike on Feb. 12

Q1. Of the four Labour Codes whose implementation the central trade unions are protesting through the February 12, 2026 strike, which one was the first to be enacted by Parliament?

Q2. Which Union Ministry notified the four Labour Codes that came into force on 21 November 2025, the implementation being the immediate cause of the trade unions' February 12, 2026 general strike?

Q3. How many Central Trade Unions jointly gave the call for the all-India general strike on February 12, 2026 against the Labour Codes?