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Detailed explanation-1: -The Japanese postage stamps feature Bishnu Charan Ghosh and his family members in tribute to the role they played in spreading yoga in Japan.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 2015, the Department of Posts brought out a set of two stamps and a miniature sheet on the International Day of Yoga. In 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released commemorative postage stamps on Surya Namaskara to mark the commemoration of the 2nd International Day of Yoga.

Detailed explanation-3: -East India Company and the British Post Office in India Warren Hastings (Governor General of British India from 1773-1784) opened the posts to the public in March 1774. Prior to this the main purpose of the postal system had been to serve the commercial interests of the East India Company.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Penny Black was the world’s first adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system. It was first issued in the United Kingdom (referred to in philatelic circles as Great Britain), on 1 May 1840, but was not valid for use until 6 May.

Detailed explanation-5: -Posts and the East India Company Lord Clive further expanded the services in 1766 and in 1774 Warren Hastings made the services available to the general public. The fee charged was two annas per 100 miles.