Q. What does ‘SMART’ stand for in the context of Indian standards, recently mentioned in the news?
Answer: Standards Machine Applicable Readable and Transferable
Notes: The Director General of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) supports the SMART (Standards Machine Applicable Readable and Transferable) approach to enhance the readability of Indian standards. The initiative by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) prioritizes machine interpretability. With over 80% of BIS licenses going to small enterprises, the push for accessible standards aims to benefit sectors dominated by these businesses.

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