UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2026

The Bureau of Indian Standards (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:

  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 2 only
  4. 1 only

Answer

Correct Answer

1 and 2 only

Explanation

The national standard introduced by BIS is IS 19445:2025. The standard is intended to provide common testing and assessment requirements and thereby improve interoperability of bomb-disposal equipment across agencies. Statement 3 is incorrect because the stated Russian collaboration does not form the basis of the standard as described in the question.

Topics: bis standards, bomb disposal systems, defence technology, science and technology