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 :

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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 ?

The new standard is known as IS 19445 : 2025.
It will improve interoperability of equipment across agencies.
It was developed by TBRL, DRDO in collaboration with the 30th Central Scientific Research Institute, Russia.

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Explanation

Statement 1 is Correct: In December 2025, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) notified India's first dedicated national standard for bomb disposal systems, officially designated as IS 19445:2025.

Statement 2 is Correct: The standard establishes comprehensive guidelines for evaluating bomb disposal equipment (such as bomb blankets, baskets, and inhibitors) against blast loads and splinter effects. A primary objective is to bring uniformity to testing and procurement, thereby improving the safety, reliability, and interoperability of equipment across various deploying agencies (e.g., Armed Forces, CAPFs, NSG, and State Police).

Statement 3 is Incorrect: The standard was developed indigenously by BIS at the request of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the DRDO’s Terminal Ballistic Research Laboratory (TBRL). There is no record of collaboration with Russian entities (such as the 30th Central Scientific Research Institute). In fact, the standard was specifically created to reduce reliance on foreign norms, as existing international standards were either restricted in access or misaligned with the specific threat profiles and operational realities faced by Indian forces.

Therefore, the correct option is C.

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