CURRENT AFFAIRS

2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country is to take charge of APPU in Bangkok, Thailand?
A
India
B
France
C
Italy
D
Ireland
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India has taken over the leadership of the Asia Pacific Postal Union (APPU) in January 2023. Dr Vinaya Prakash Singh will take over the charge of Secretary General of the Union for a tenure of 4 years.

Detailed explanation-2: -India will take over the leadership of the Asian Pacific Postal Union (APPU) having its Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand from this month. Following the successful elections held during the 13th APPU Congress held in Bangkok during August-September 2022, Dr.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vinaya Prakash Singh new Secretary General of Asian Pacific Postal Union. An international group of 32 Asia-Pacific nations makes up the Asian Pacific Postal Union (APPU). The only restricted union of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), a specialised organisation of the United Nations, in the area is the APPU.

Detailed explanation-4: -Restricted unions promote further cooperation among Posts from a specific region. They are governed by Article 8 of the UPU Constitution and have an important role in coordinating and facilitating the functioning of postal services at the regional level.

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