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July 19, 2023

Universal Postal Union (UPI) The Universal Postal Union will evaluate UPI for integrating the unified payment interface with cross-border remittances using a global postal network.

About Universal Postal Union (UPI):

  • The UPI is a United Nations specialized agency and the postal sector’s primary forum for international cooperation.
  • Established in 1874, with its headquarters in Berne (Switzerland), is the second oldest international organization worldwide.
  • Members: 192 member countries
    • Any member country of the UN may become a member of the UPU.
    • Non-UN countries can join UPU if approved by two-thirds of its members.
    • India joined the UPU in 1876.
Ukraine Port of Odessa Recently, Russia struck Ukraine’s port of Odesa with missiles ,a day after pulling out of a UN-backed Black Sea Grain Initiative.

About Odessa Sea Port:

  • Odessa is Ukraine’s largest seaport on the Black Sea.
  • It plays a crucial role in exporting Ukrainian grain, making the country a major global supplier, providing 10% of the world’s wheat, 12 to 17% of maize, and half of the world’s sunflower oil. 

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CRCS Sahara Portal
  • The Ministry of Cooperation inaugurated the ‘CRCS-Sahara Refund Portal’ in New Delhi.
  • The portal addresses grievances of depositors from the Sahara Group of Cooperative Societies.
  • The amount is transferred to the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS) as per the Supreme Court’s direction.
  • Genuine depositors can conveniently submit their claims through this online platform.
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UDAAN PRELIMS WALLAH
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UDAAN PRELIMS WALLAH
Comprehensive coverage with a concise format
Integration of PYQ within the booklet
Designed as per recent trends of Prelims questions
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