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The ILO's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, adopted in 1998 and amended in 2022, commits all member states to respect, promote, and realize four categories of principles: freedom of association and collective bargaining, elimination of forced labour and child labour, elimination of discrimination, and a safe and healthy working _____.

  1. environment
  2. culture
  3. schedule
  4. contract

Answer: environment

The 2022 amendment added occupational safety and health as a fundamental principle. This reflects recognition that decent work requires not only rights and equity but also protection from workplace hazards. The Declaration applies to all ILO members regardless of convention ratification, setting universal labor standards.

Topic International Labour Organization
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC