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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name the state, which launched a pilot project named ‘Medicine from the Sky’ recently.
A
Karnataka
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Kerala
D
Telangana
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -World Economic Forum’s ‘Medicine from the Sky‘ Drone Delivery Programme Set for Take-off in Indian State of Arunachal Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-2: -After Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh too has taken a sky route through drones to deliver medicines and vaccines in its inaccessible remote terrains and in emergency situations.

Detailed explanation-3: -It was important to demonstrate the sustained capability of drones in real-time scenarios. Given the state’s vibrant start-up ecosystem and its desire to use Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies for social impact, Telangana was an ideal candidate for an exploratory programme on drone-based medical deliveries.

Detailed explanation-4: -’Medicine from the sky’: First Pilot Project Launched in Arunachal Pradesh. Arunachal Pradesh has adopted drone-based medical facilities ‘Medicine from the sky. Chief Minister Pema Khandu launched the first pilot project. Why this initiative helpful for Arunachal Pradesh?

Detailed explanation-5: -Gurugram-based ‘TechEagle’ has developed the drone-based services and launched it in collaboration with the Arunachal Pradesh government and World Economic Forum. The operations have been started to enable “Medicines from the Sky” for the remote areas of Lower Subansiri District.

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