Mock Drill in India: What is it and How Does It Work?

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What Is a Mock Drill?

A mock drill is a simulated emergency exercise designed to train civilians and responders in handling crises such as air raids, natural disasters. IC Indian Defence Academy [{ "selector": ".onmbr-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 376px))", "opacity": "50%", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "50%", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".eercu-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0, "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".zuomg-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 440px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".dgqlg-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 464px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

Key Cities and Activities

Delhi: 60 air raid sirens activated across 55 locations at 4:00 PM. Maharashtra: Exercises in 16 cities, including Mumbai and Pune. IC The United Indian [{ "selector": ".gggss-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 376px))", "opacity": "50%", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "50%", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".acgxa-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 442.5px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".xpjkt-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 467px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

Who Participated?

The drill mobilized thousands, including civil defence volunteers, police, fire and rescue teams, medical personnel, and municipal workers. IC Swarajya [{ "selector": ".rrpzq-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 376px))", "opacity": "50%", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "50%", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".wqqlp-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 432px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".dbdgi-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 455px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

Why Now?

The Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, which claimed 26 lives, heightened national security concerns. IC NDTV [{ "selector": ".izngn-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 376px))", "opacity": "50%", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "50%", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".fxxmb-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 433px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".pfglj-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 469px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

What to Expect During the Drill

1. Sirens: Air raid alerts across cities 2. Blackouts: Planned power cuts 3. Evacuations: Safe exits 4. Announcements: Instructions via loudspeakers & media IC The Tribune [{ "selector": ".gpbqq-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 377px))", "opacity": "50%", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "50%", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".cjmdk-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 468px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".krlor-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 460px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

How You Can Prepare

1. Stay Alert: Track official updates 2. Join Drills: Take part in training 3. Kit Ready: Stock essentials 4. Involve All: Prep family & neighbors IC NDTV [{ "selector": ".petnw-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 377px))", "opacity": "50%", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "50%", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".zeara-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 466.5px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".mkqxr-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 452px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]