Bureau of Indian Standards marks 78th Foundation Day; Pralhad Joshi suggests hallmarking of silver
More than 23,500 Indian standards are in force, and 94% are harmonised with ISO and IEC standards.
Summary
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) celebrated its 78th Foundation Day in New Delhi on 6 January 2025, with Union Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi as the main speaker. Pralhad Joshi said more than 23,500 standards have been enforced across sectors and 94% of Indian standards are harmonised with ISO and IEC standards. The minister urged BIS to consider hallmarking of silver in view of growing consumer demand and emphasised the 'Zero Defect, Zero Effect' approach to quality.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 6 January 2025, New Delhi
- Occasion
- 78th Foundation Day of BIS
- Chief speaker
- Pralhad Joshi, Consumer Affairs Minister
- Standards in force
- More than 23,500
- Harmonisation
- 94% aligned with ISO and IEC standards
- Suggestion
- BIS to consider hallmarking of silver
- Theme
- 'Zero Defect, Zero Effect'
Practice MCQs 2 questions
At the 78th BIS Foundation Day on 6 January 2025, what share of Indian standards did Pralhad Joshi say are harmonised with ISO and IEC standards?
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Correct answer: A — 94%
PIB (Consumer Affairs): 94% of Indian standards have been harmonised with ISO and IEC standards.
Hallmarking of which metal did Pralhad Joshi urge BIS to consider at its 78th Foundation Day?
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Correct answer: B — Silver
PIB (Consumer Affairs): Joshi urged BIS to consider hallmarking of silver amid growing consumer demand.