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Detailed explanation-1: -UPSC Mains. Q. In which state, the Department of Posts delivered mail using a drone for the first time? Notes: The Department of Posts delivered mail using a drone as part of a pilot project in Gujarat’s Kutch district, for the first time.

Detailed explanation-2: -Covering a distance of 46 km in less than 25 minutes, the World’s Largest Postal Network ‘India Post’ successfully delivered a mail using a ‘drone’ in Gujarat’s Kutch district.

Detailed explanation-3: -It was the longest drone delivery in a single flight. For the first time, the Department of Posts has delivered mail using a drone as part of a pilot project.

Detailed explanation-4: -In September 2021, Telangana became the first state in India to use the drone technology to quickly deliver approved medicines to far-flung rural areas and vulnerable communities.

Detailed explanation-5: -As per the release, it took 25 minutes for the parcel to reach the destination located 46 km from the originating point. It was a medical parcel, as per the information shared on Twitter by Union Minister of State for Communications Devusinh Chauhan.