UPSC Prelims 2026
Question 45 of 100
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Question 45
GS Paper-1 • 2 Marks
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 :

Options

A
a) 1, 2 and 3
B
b) 2 and 3 only
C
c) 1 and 2 only
Correct Answer
D
d) 1 only

📖Detailed Explanation

Answer: (c)

Explanation:
The correct answer is (c) 1 and 2 only.

The Bureau of Indian Standards recently introduced a standard for evaluating bomb disposal systems to improve safety, reliability, and interoperability of such critical security equipment.

Statement 1 is correct. The standard introduced for testing and assessment of bomb disposal systems is IS 19445:2025, which formalizes performance and safety benchmarks for these systems in India.

Statement 2 is correct. One of the key objectives of this standard is to improve interoperability of equipment across different security and defense agencies, ensuring uniform performance and compatibility in bomb disposal operations.

Statement 3 is incorrect. While the Defence Research and Development Organisation through its TBRL (Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory) has contributed to bomb disposal technologies, there is no official collaboration with a "30th Central Scientific Research Institute, Russia" for this BIS standard.
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