world_organizations medium MCQ

Which UPU body is responsible for setting international postal regulations, including terminal dues, service standards, and customs procedures for cross-border mail?

  1. Congress
  2. Council of Administration
  3. Postal Operations Council
  4. International Bureau

Answer: Postal Operations Council

The POC, elected by Congress, develops binding regulations on operational, technical, and economic matters. It ensures interoperability of global postal networks, adapts rules to e-commerce and digitalization, and balances interests of developed and developing countries in terminal dues and service quality.

Topic Universal Postal Union
Exam Relevance SSC, Railway, UPSC