In a first since 1971, India to conduct defence mock drills: What will happen? Why is this a big deal?

The Narendra Modi government has ordered for civil defence mock drills across the country on May 7, as tensions between India and Pakistan are escalating after the Pahalgam terror attack. This exercise, which has not been carried out since the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, will test air raid warnings, blackout protocols, and civilian evacuation procedure

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