Attempt this previous-year question. The correct option stays hidden until you choose.
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.
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Approach: Focus on the objective of standardization in defense technology and verify the authenticity of collaborative partnerships mentioned in current affairs.
- **Correct Answer:** (c) 1 and 2 only
- **IS 19445: 2025:** The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced this specific national standard to provide a uniform framework for testing and assessing bomb disposal equipment, ensuring safety and reliability.
- **Interoperability:** A primary goal of such standardization is to ensure that equipment used by various security agencies (Police, Paramilitary, Armed Forces) can function seamlessly together, allowing for interchangeable parts and unified operational protocols.
- **Why statement 3 is incorrect:** The standard was developed by the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), a DRDO lab, in collaboration with the *Indian* industry and stakeholders. There is no involvement of the 30th Central Scientific Research Institute of Russia in the development of this specific BIS standard. This is a common 'distractor' tactic in UPSC questions involving international collaborations.
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