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 :

The correct answer is Option C (1 and 2 only).

Statement 1 is correct. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) recently introduced a new national standard, IS 19445:2025 (Bomb Disposal Systems — Performance Evaluation and Requirements), on National Consumer Day, December 24, 2025. This is India’s first dedicated standard for evaluating explosive threat mitigation equipment, addressing the gap left by international standards that do not fully align with Indian threat profiles and operational conditions.

Statement 2 is correct. The introduction of a unified national standard provides a comprehensive technical framework and performance benchmark for test sponsors, manufacturers, and accredited testing agencies. By establishing standardized qualitative requirements and test methodologies, it brings uniformity in evaluation practices, promotes quality-driven manufacturing, and ensures equipment reliability and interoperability across various security organizations.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The standard was not developed in collaboration with the 30th Central Scientific Research Institute, Russia, or any foreign institute. It was formulated domestically by the BIS at the request of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Terminal Ballistic Research Laboratory (TBRL), a premier DRDO lab. The dedicated technical panel responsible for drafting this standard was constituted under the chairmanship of TBRL, relying on extensive consultations with Indian defence agencies, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and the National Security Guard (NSG).

Takeaway: Remember the standard IS 19445:2025 for bomb disposal equipment. A quick mnemonic for the standard's origin is B-M-T: Developed by BIS, requested by MHA and TBRL (DRDO), focusing entirely on India's indigenous security needs.