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 :

Option (C) — 1 and 2 only

• The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) introduced IS 19445 : 2025 as a national standard for testing and assessing bomb disposal systems.
• This standard aims to improve interoperability of equipment across various agencies involved in bomb disposal and counter-IED operations in India.
• The standard was developed with contributions from Indian defence and research organizations. The involvement of the 30th Central Scientific Research Institute of Russia is not established in this context.

• 1. The new standard is known as IS 19445 : 2025: Correct. This is the designated standard number for the bomb disposal system testing framework.
• 2. It will improve interoperability of equipment across agencies: Correct. A key objective of standardization is ensuring equipment compatibility across different agencies.
• 3. It was developed by TBRL, DRDO in collaboration with 30th Central Scientific Research Institute, Russia: Incorrect. The standard was developed domestically, and collaboration with the Russian institute is not a confirmed aspect of this standard.