10 Questions
When is World Postal Day celebrated?
9th October
When was the first post office opened in India?
1727
Who recognized the Indian Post Office as a separate organization of national importance?
Lord Dalhousie
What was the objective of project Arrow introduced in 2008?
Modernizing postal offices across India
What did the Post Office Act XVII, 1854 frame?
Approved recommendations of the Post Office Commission
E-banking is short for electronic ______
banking
Digital India' initiatives taken by the ______
government
Now, people are no longer required to carry ______ with them
cash
Various modes of digital ______ have emerged
payment
E-banking allows round-the-clock banking service at low ______ costs
transaction
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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