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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 30

SSC GD Constable (English) - 2nd December 2021 Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q30

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With which country's postal service has India's Department of Posts entered into an
agreement for the electronic exchange of customs data, as in October 2020?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. The US.

  • Department of Posts (India Post) and United States Postal Service (USPS) have entered into an agreement for the electronic exchange of customs data related to postal shipments exchanged between the two countries.
  • The agreement was signed by Department of Posts Deputy Director General (international relations and global business) Prannoy Sharma and United States Postal Service's Global Business Managing Director Robert H Raines Jr.
  • Exchange of Electronic Advance Data (EAD) as per the agreement will be a key driver towards promoting mutual trade with emphasis on the exports from different parts of India to USA through postal exchange.