world_organizations medium True/False

The Universal Postal Union (UPU) is the oldest international organization still in existence, predating even the United Nations.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

UPU was established in 1874 as the General Postal Union, renamed in 1878. It became a UN specialized agency in 1948. It coordinates postal policies among member nations and the worldwide postal system.

Topic Universal Postal Union
Exam Relevance SSC, Railway, UPSC
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