PM Announces Modern Civil Defence Volunteer Force on Independence Day

Exam-focused facts from the 16 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced plans to establish a large, modern civil defence volunteer network.
The proposed force will be trained in modern systems to respond to challenges within the country and across its borders.
The announcement was made during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort on India’s 80th Independence Day.
The initiative aims to enhance preparedness to protect citizens from contemporary security threats and crises.