Nationwide civil defence mock drill held in 244 districts on MHA directions
The Ministry of Home Affairs directed all States and Union Territories to hold a civil defence mock drill on 7 May 2025 across 244 categorised Civil Defence districts, with air-raid sirens, blackout measures and training of civilians.
Summary
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) directed States and Union Territories to conduct a nationwide civil defence exercise and mock drill on 7 May 2025 across 244 categorised Civil Defence districts. The drill was meant to assess and enhance civil defence readiness. It covered activation of air-raid warning sirens, crash blackout measures, training of civilians including students to protect themselves in the event of a hostile attack, and rehearsal of evacuation plans. National Cadet Corps (NCC), National Service Scheme (NSS) and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) volunteers, along with school and college students, were to take part.
Key facts
- Date
- 7 May 2025
- Directed by
- Ministry of Home Affairs
- Coverage
- 244 categorised Civil Defence districts
- Elements
- Air-raid sirens, crash blackout, civilian training, evacuation rehearsal
- Participants
- Civil Defence wardens, Home Guards, NCC, NSS, NYKS, students
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The nationwide civil defence mock drill of 7 May 2025 was directed to be held in how many categorised Civil Defence districts?
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Correct answer: A — 244
The MHA directed the drill across 244 categorised Civil Defence districts.
Consider the following statements about the civil defence mock drill of 7 May 2025: 1. It was directed by the Ministry of Defence. 2. NCC, NSS and NYKS volunteers along with school and college students were to participate. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The drill was directed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, not the Ministry of Defence.