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Indigenization of Internal Security Standards

Analyze Indigenization of Internal Security Standards through logical deduction.

Official Question UPSC 2026

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 :

Solution & Analysis

Answer: C
Let us evaluate the origins and purpose of this security framework:
•Statement 1 is Correct: In December 2025, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) officially published IS 19445:2025, which is India's first dedicated national standard for evaluating bomb disposal systems (such as bomb blankets and baskets).
•Statement 2 is Correct: The primary goal of standardizing procurement is safety and interoperability. It ensures that whether equipment is purchased by the NSG, CAPFs, or State Police, it uniformly withstands specific blast loads, allowing different agencies to work seamlessly together during joint operations.
•Statement 3 is Incorrect: This standard is a product of total indigenization (Atmanirbhar Bharat). It was developed by the BIS at the behest of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and DRDO’s Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL). There was absolutely no Russian collaboration involved in drafting this specific standard.
Conclusion: Only Statements 1 and 2 accurately reflect the facts surrounding the standard.

Quick Recall

To reduce reliance on foreign norms, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), alongside DRDO's TBRL and the Ministry of Home Affairs, developed IS 19445:2025. This is India's first indigenous standard for evaluating bomb disposal systems, aiming to ensure safety and equipment interoperability across all Indian security agencies.

Concept Flow Mapping

IS 19445:2025
Evaluates
Bomb Disposal Systems
Bureau of Indian Standards
Developed
IS 19445:2025
Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory
Collaborated With
Bureau of Indian Standards

Concept Question

What is the official designation of the first dedicated national standard introduced by the BIS for testing bomb disposal systems?

Key Takeaway

IS 19445:2025.

Examiner's Trap

The examiner uses a highly specific, plausible-sounding foreign institute ('30th Central Scientific Research Institute, Russia') to bait candidates into assuming that all advanced Indian military/security tech is built via Russian joint ventures.

Core Insight

Foreign standards are often restricted, highly expensive, or tailored to Western threat profiles. By developing an indigenous standard (IS 19445:2025), India ensures that its equipment is specifically tested against the unique explosive threat profiles faced locally (like specific IEDs used by insurgents) and ensures seamless interoperability between different state and central police forces.

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