Q. 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.
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 only

Answer : C

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) released IS 19445:2025 – Bomb Disposal Systems Performance Evaluation and Requirements on National Consumer Day 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Statement 2 is correct: One of the key benefits listed for IS 19445:2025 is improved reliability and interoperability of equipment across agencies.
Statement 3 is not correct: IS 19445:2025 was developed under the convenorship of TBRL, DRDO, with stakeholder participation from Indian agencies including NSG, MES, DGQA, Central Armed Police Forces, state police authorities, AAI, NCRTC, BPR&D, NRAI, and public/private manufacturers. The official PIB release makes no mention of any collaboration with the "30th Central Scientific Research Institute, Russia." The standard was developed by adapting international best practices to Indian conditions — entirely through Indian institutions.

Source:

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2209191