International Relations : International Organisations

Q 27 / 59

UPSC CSE Prelims 2018

International Labour Organization's Conventions 138 and 182 are related to

EXPLANATION

Correct Option (A)

International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 138 establishes the minimum age for admission to employment, generally setting it at 15 years, or not less than the age of completion of compulsory schooling. For developing countries, a minimum age of 14 years may be specified. ILO Convention No. 182 focuses on the prohibition and immediate elimination of the worst forms of child labour, which include slavery, trafficking, forced recruitment for armed conflict, sexual exploitation, and hazardous work that is likely to harm the health, safety, or morals of children. Both conventions are fundamental instruments aimed at combating child labour globally. India ratified both Conventions 138 and 182 in 2017, signifying its commitment to these international standards.

Incorrect Options:

  • Option 2 is incorrect because ILO Conventions 138 and 182 do not address the adaptation of agricultural practices to global climate change. These topics are covered by other international agreements and bodies.
  • Option 3 is incorrect because these conventions are not related to the regulation of food prices or food security. These issues fall under the purview of other international organizations and agreements, such as those related to trade, agriculture, and humanitarian aid.
  • Option 4 is incorrect because gender parity at the workplace is addressed by other specific ILO conventions. For instance, ILO Convention No. 100 concerns Equal Remuneration for Work of Equal Value, and ILO Convention No. 111 deals with Discrimination in Employment and Occupation.