How to display prompt before removing/overwriting files/folders on Ubuntu in Console mode

Go to Applications > Accessories > Terminal to open a terminal window.

Enter the following command to make a copy of bash.bashrc file.

sudo cp /etc/bash.bashrc /etc/bash.bashrc_backup

Edit bash.bashrc file by typing the following commad at the terminal.

gksudo gedit /etc/bash.bashrc

Append the following lines at the end of the file and Save the file.

alias rm='rm -i'

alias cp='cp -i'

alias mv='mv -i'

Now, a prompt is shown everytime you try to remove or overwrite a file folder.