GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD ORGANISATIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Universal Postal Union was established in
A
9 October, 1874
B
14 October, 1874
C
22 October, 1874
D
29 October, 1874
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Treaty of Bern was signed on October 9, 1874, establishing what was then known as the General Postal Union. The treaty provided that: There should be a uniform flat rate to mail a letter anywhere in the world. Postal authorities should give equal treatment to foreign and domestic mail.

Detailed explanation-2: -Universal Postal Union (UPU), specialized agency of the United Nations that aims to organize and improve postal service throughout the world and to ensure international collaboration in this area.

Detailed explanation-3: -Established in 1874, the UPU with its Headquarters in Berne (Switzerland), is the primary forum for cooperation between postal-sector players and helps to ensure a truly universal network of up-to-date products and services.

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