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UPSC Prelims 2026 GS Paper 1, question 80

Topic: Science and technology

Q80

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 30th30^{th} Central Scientific Research Institute, Russia.

Select the answer using the code given below :

  1. (a) 1, 2 and 3
  2. (b) 2 and 3 only
  3. (c) 1 and 2 onlyCorrect answer
  4. (d) 1 only

Solution.

Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only

  1. Statement 1 is correct: in December 2025, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) released IS 19445 : 2025 (Bomb Disposal Systems - Performance Evaluation and Requirements) as India's first national standard for bomb disposal systems.
  2. Statement 2 is correct: the standard establishes uniform test protocols and performance benchmarks, improving quality assurance and interoperability of bomb disposal equipment across defence, paramilitary, and police agencies.
  3. Statement 3 is incorrect: IS 19445 : 2025 was formulated indigenously by BIS in consultation with DRDO's Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), the Ministry of Home Affairs, NSG, and state police forces, without Russian collaboration.