Under guidance of which of the following organisations were the civil defence mock drills conducted under Operation Shield in Haryana in May 2025?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Union Ministry of Home Affairs
Explanation:
• Operation Shield civil defence mock drills in Haryana (May 2025) were conducted under the guidance of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
• MHA supervises civil defence, internal security, and disaster response mechanisms.
• The drills aimed to test preparedness for emergency situations.
• They involved evacuation simulations, first-response training, and coordination among agencies.
• Such exercises help strengthen public safety protocols.
Information Booster:
• Civil defence functions come under the Directorate General of Civil Defence functioning within the MHA.
• Mock drills ensure coordinated action among police, fire services, and emergency teams.
Additional Knowledge:
(a) Election Commission of India – No role in disaster drills.
(b) NDMA – Leads national disaster planning but not this specific operation.
(c) Ministry of Defence – Handles military defence, not civil defence drills.