UPSC Prelims 2026 · Question 45 of 96

UPSC Prelims 2026 question on BIS Bomb Disposal Standard

The Bureau of Indian Standards (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:

  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 2 only
  4. 1 only
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Answer: C. 1 and 2 only

Verdict

Statements 1 and 2 are correct, so the answer is Option (c).

Analysis

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) introduced IS 19445:2025, a national standard for the testing and evaluation of bomb disposal systems. The objective of this standard is to enhance interoperability and ensure uniformity of equipment used by various agencies involved in bomb disposal and counter-IED operations across India.

Statement by statement

Statement 1 is correct: The new standard is known as IS 19445:2025, which is the officially designated standard for the testing and evaluation framework of bomb disposal systems.

Statement 2 is correct: It will improve interoperability of equipment across agencies. Standardization facilitates compatibility and coordinated functioning of equipment among different agencies.

Statement 3 is not correct: IS 19445:2025 has been developed through a consensus-based process under the Arms and Ammunition for Civilian Use Sectional Committee (PGD 28). For this purpose, the Bomb Disposal Systems Panel (PGD 28/P1) was constituted under the convenorship of TBRL, DRDO. There was no involvement of the 30th Central Scientific Research Institute, Russia.

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