War mock drill: In an unprecedented move since

In an unprecedented move since the 1971 India-Pakistan war, the Centre has issued a directive for a nationwide civil defence mock drill to be held on Wednesday, May 7. This decision was influenced ... The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday (May 5, 2025) asked States to conduct mock drills up to the village level in 244 categorised districts by operationalising air-raid warning signs ... Last conducted in 1971 during the Indo-Pak war, this drill now aims at preparing the civilians for emergency scenarios such as war or hostile attacks A civil defence mock drill is a preparedness exercise which seeks to identify strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in the current civil defence preparedness during emergencies like war, missile attacks, or aerial strikes.