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WORLD COMPUTER LITERACY DAY

 World Computer Literacy Day 2022 Today; Know History, Significance World Computer Literacy Day was first marked in 2001 by an Indian company in response to a study that said that majority of computer users in the world are men. New Delhi:  World Computer Literacy Day is celebrated on December 2 every year. Started in 2001, World Computer Literacy Day seeks to address the digital divide by taking computer literacy to the remotest corners of the world and particularly to encourage the use of technological skills among children and women in India. World Computer Literacy Day was first marked in 2001 by an Indian company, the National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT) to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the institute. The day was initiated in response to a study that said that majority of computer users in the world are men. Speaking on the history of World Computer Literacy Day and its significance, the Chairman and Co-Founder of NIIT Group and Founder of NIIT Universi...

NATIONAL POSTAL DAY (10 OCTOBER)

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 NATIONAL POSTAL DAY (10 OCTOBER) National Postal Day - 10th October Indian Post is the oldest government-operated postal system in India under the Ministry of Communications. It is a trading name for the Department of Posts that offer services like delivering letters, Rural Postal Life Insurance and Postal Life Insurance facilities, accepting deposits and more. To honour their services, National Postal Day is celebrated annually on 10th October as an extension of World Post Day. Apart from this, there are other Da y s and Dates of National and International Importance from the IAS prelims perspective. This day commemorates the role played by the Indian postal department and its commendable services. UPSC 2022 and IAS exam aspirants can read this article to prepare notes for the exam.   What is the Indian Postal Service? India Post or Indian Postal Services started on 1 st October 1854. It offers services across different geographical terrains, cultures and traditions. Nat...