UPSC CSE 2026 · PYQ · Science & Technology / BIS Standards · medium
The Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) recently introduced a national standard to test and assess bomb disposal system. Which of the following statements with regard to this system is/are correct?
1. The new standard is known as IS 19445 : 2025.
2. It will improve interoperability of equipment across agencies.
3. It was developed by TBRL, DRDO in collaboration with the 30th Central Scientific Research Institute, Russia.
Select the answer using the code given below:
A.1, 2 and 3
B.2 and 3 only
C.1 and 2 only✓ Correct
D.1 only
Explanation
BIS introduced IS 19445:2025 as the new national standard for testing and assessment of bomb disposal systems, making statement 1 correct. The standard aims to improve interoperability of bomb disposal equipment across various security agencies in India, making statement 2 correct. However, the standard was developed by the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) of DRDO in collaboration with BIS and Indian agencies, not with the 30th Central Scientific Research Institute of Russia. Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
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