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When is World Postal Day celebrated?
When is World Postal Day celebrated?
- 9th October (correct)
- 26th January
- 2nd October
- 15th August
When was the first post office opened in India?
When was the first post office opened in India?
- 1854
- 1727 (correct)
- 2008
- 1850
Who recognized the Indian Post Office as a separate organization of national importance?
Who recognized the Indian Post Office as a separate organization of national importance?
- The East India Company
- Lord Dalhousie (correct)
- The Post Office Commission
- The Department of Posts (DoP)
What was the objective of project Arrow introduced in 2008?
What was the objective of project Arrow introduced in 2008?
What did the Post Office Act XVII, 1854 frame?
What did the Post Office Act XVII, 1854 frame?
E-banking is short for electronic ______
E-banking is short for electronic ______
Digital India' initiatives taken by the ______
Digital India' initiatives taken by the ______
Now, people are no longer required to carry ______ with them
Now, people are no longer required to carry ______ with them
Various modes of digital ______ have emerged
Various modes of digital ______ have emerged
E-banking allows round-the-clock banking service at low ______ costs
E-banking allows round-the-clock banking service at low ______ costs
Flashcards
World Postal Day date
World Postal Day date
Observed annually on October 9th.
India's first post office
India's first post office
Established in 1727.
Indian Post Office recognition
Indian Post Office recognition
Lord Dalhousie recognized it as important.
Project Arrow goal
Project Arrow goal
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1854 Post Office Act
1854 Post Office Act
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E-banking meaning
E-banking meaning
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Digital India initiative by
Digital India initiative by
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People no longer carry
People no longer carry
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Digital payment types
Digital payment types
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E-Banking cost savings
E-Banking cost savings
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Study Notes
World Postal Day
- Celebrated annually on October 9.
Postal History in India
- The first post office in India was opened in 1854.
Indian Post Office Recognition
- Recognized as a separate organization of national importance by the Government of India through the Indian Post Office Act.
Project Arrow
- Launched in 2008 with the objective to modernize postal services and enhance customer satisfaction across the postal network.
Post Office Act XVII, 1854
- Framed the structure and operational guidelines for the postal system in India during colonial rule.
E-Banking
- Short for electronic banking, enabling financial transactions through digital platforms.
Digital India Initiatives
- Implemented by the Government of India to promote digital empowerment and increase digital infrastructure.
Carrying Physical Items
- People are no longer required to carry cash with them, thanks to digital payment systems.
Digital Payment Modes
- Various modes of digital transactions have emerged, including mobile wallets, UPI, and online banking options.
E-Banking Advantages
- Allows round-the-clock banking services with low operational costs, improving accessibility and convenience for users.
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Test your knowledge about the Indian Post Office by learning about its history, various saving schemes, money transfer facilities, and collaboration initiatives with Western Union.
