UPSC Prelims 2026 Question:

The Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) recently 3 introduced a national standard to test and assess the 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 :

Explanation: 

BIS introduced IS 19445:2025 – Bomb Disposal Systems — Performance Evaluation and Requirements as  an Indian Standard to strengthen safety and standardisation in bomb disposal operations. It lays down qualitative  requirements and related test methods for different types of bomb disposal systems. 

• The new standard is known as IS 19445:2025. It was issued for performance evaluation and requirements  of bomb disposal systems. So, statement 1 is correct. 
• The standard is intended to bring uniformity in testing, evaluation and performance requirements for  bomb disposal systems. This helps different agencies assess and use equipment on common benchmarks,  thereby improving interoperability across agencies. So, statement 2 is correct. 
• The formulation of IS 19445:2025 was initiated following a request from the Ministry of Home Affairs  and the Terminal Ballistic Research Laboratory, DRDO. The official information does not state that it  was developed in collaboration with the 30th Central Scientific Research Institute, Russia. So, statement  3 is not correct.
  
  

Therefore, option (3) is the correct answer.