Correct Answer : October 9
World Post Day is observed each year on October 9 across the world. This day celebrates the role of the post in people's and businesses' everyday lives. Additionally, it is to promote its contributions to global social and economic development.
* The day is also celebrated to commemorate the date of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union. The Universal Postal Union (UPU) was started in 1874 in Switzerland.
* The world's first official airmail flight took place in India on February 18, 1911. The Indian Post Office Act 1898 was passed by the legislature on March 22, 1898. It became active on July 1, 1898.
* In Independent India, the first official postal stamp was issued on November 21, 1947. The new stamp depicted the Indian flag with the patriots' slogan 'Jai Hind'.
World Post Day 2022 Theme : The theme for World Post Day 2022 is 'Post for Planet'.
The Post is the world's largest logistics network. Every year, more than 150 countries celebrate World Post Day in a variety of ways. In certain countries, World Post Day is observed as a working holiday.
World Post Day History : World Post Day was instituted at the
1969 UPU Congress in Tokyo,
Japan to commemorate the date of the establishment of the
Universal Postal Union. Globally, this day is celebrated to highlight the importance of postal services..
Source : India Today
