Bureau of Indian Standards
BIS Standards for Biodegradable Agri By-Product Utensils
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced a significant standard, IS 18267: 2023, for food serving utensils made from agri by-products. This standard aims to reduce plastic pollution, promote sustainability, and bring numerous benefits to various stakeholders. Reducing Plastic ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
“Learning Science via Standards” Initiative: Important Facts
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has launched a new initiative called “Learning Science via Standards” to help students in India understand the practical applications of scientific concepts. This initiative is part of BIS’s efforts to bridge the gap between ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
BIS Portal for mapping of Industrial Units and Labs
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal emphasized the importance of quality in India’s development at the 76th Foundation Day of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in New Delhi. Goyal pointed out that developed nations that adopted a ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Framework to Protect Consumers from Fake, Deceptive Reviews in E-Commerce
The Indian Government has unveiled a framework to set standards for publishing product reviews on e-commerce sites. The standards will be applicable from November 25. What are the key features of the framework? The new standards will initially be voluntary. ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
BIS Performance standards for EV batteries
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has created performance standards for batteries being used in electric vehicles, after the recurring incidents of fire. Key Facts BIS has released standard test specifications for lithium-ion traction battery packs and systems (performance testing) ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
BIS: New Indian Standard for ‘Mitticool refrigerator’
National Standards Body “Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)” recently developed an Indian Standard for “non-electric cooling cabinet made of clay or “Mitticool refrigerator”. The developed standard is “IS 17693: 2022””. Who invented Mitticool Refrigerator? Mitticool refrigerator has been invented by ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
75th Anniversary of Bureau of Indian Standards
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) came into existence in January 6, 1947. In 2020, BIS celebrated its 75th anniversary. During the anniversary celebrations, the Minister of Food and Consumer Affairs Shri Piyush Goyal provided five growth mantra. Five Mantras ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Mandatory Gold Hallmarking from June 1
The Government of India recently announced that it is fully prepared to implement mandatory hallmarking of gold artefacts and jewellery from June 1, 2021. Currently, Gold Hallmarking is voluntary in the country. What is Gold Hallmarking? Gold Hallmarking is providing ..