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MHA and Army to pilot a nationwide Civil Defence network
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MHA and Army plan a pan-India Civil Defence network: the internal security link GS-III tests
MHA and Army begin a pilot for a pan-India Civil Defence network.
Why it matters: general awareness
What you need to know
2 ମିନିଟ
On 23 October 2026 the Ministry of Home Affairs announced a joint initiative with the Indian Army to develop a nationwide Civil Defence network, starting with a pilot phase.
The effort aims to strengthen preparedness across the country.
ଉତ୍ସ: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
ମୁଖ୍ୟ ତଥ୍ୟ
Remember these
- On 23 October 2026 the Ministry of Home Affairs announced a joint initiative with the Indian Army
- The aim is a nationwide Civil Defence network, beginning with a pilot phase
- Civil Defence in India is governed by the Civil Defence Act, 1968, administered by the MHA
- Civil Defence is a volunteer-based preparedness force; the Army supports through training and expertise
ପ୍ରିଲିମ୍ସ · ମେନ୍ସ
How the exam will ask it
ପ୍ରିଲିମ୍ସ
- The Ministry of Home Affairs is the nodal ministry for Civil Defence in India.
- Civil Defence is statutorily governed by the Civil Defence Act, 1968.
- The initiative begins with a pilot phase before nationwide rollout.
ମେନ୍ସ
GS-III Internal Security: Civil Defence preparedness has gained importance with evolving threats such as drones and hybrid warfare. The Civil Defence Act, 1968 provides the framework, and the MHA-Army pilot seeks to build a pan-India network. The implication is better coordination between civil and military agencies and community resilience; the way forward lies in training volunteers, clear state-centre roles and regular drills.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
With reference to the National Medical Commission (NMC), consider the following statements:
- It was constituted under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019.
- It replaced the Medical Council of India as the national regulator of medical education.
- It functions under the Ministry of Education.
How many of the above statements are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
ଉତ୍ତର ଦେଖନ୍ତୁ
ଉତ୍ତର: B — Correct: Only two — Right: statements 1 and 2 are correct; statement 3 is false because NMC is under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. • Only one — Wrong: more than one statement is correct; statements 1 and 2 are both accurate. • All three — Wrong: statement 3 is false; NMC is not under the Ministry of Education. • None — Wrong: statements 1 and 2 are correct facts about NMC.
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