UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 76
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?
- The new standard is known as IS 19445 : 2025.
- It will improve interoperability of equipment across agencies.
- It was developed by TBRL, DRDO in collaboration with the 30th Central Scientific Research Institute, Russia.
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C
Explanation: BIS’s 2025 standard seeks consistent requirements for bomb disposal systems and interoperability between response agencies.
Statement-wise Analysis:
Statement 1: Correct - IS 19445:2025 is identified as the BIS national bomb-disposal-system standard in the question.
Statement 2: Correct - Shared specifications help standardise assessments and interoperability among organisations.
Statement 3: Incorrect - The stated joint development with a specific Russian institute is not supported by the identified national-standard account.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - Includes unsupported item(s) 3.
B: Incorrect - Includes unsupported item(s) 3 and omits supported item(s) 1.
C: Correct - This option includes the supported item(s) and excludes the unsupported ones.
D: Incorrect - Omits supported item(s) 2.
Review note: Confirm the exact BIS standard number and development committee in the BIS catalogue before publication.