Mock drill on 7th May: What is civil defence mock drill and what to expect? All you need to know

The Ministry of Home Affairs has directed states to conduct mock drills aimed at assessing civil defence readiness in the event of a hostile attack. The last such drill was conducted in the run-up to the 1971 war between India and Pakistan. The drill being held on 7th May is part of a national effort to keep communities prepared, informed, and resilient. But what is a mock drill and what to expect during the drill. Here is all you need to know.