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 ..

Tags: Bureau of Indian Standards • Bureau of Indian standards Act 2016 • Sustainable Development

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 ..

Tags: BIS • BIS standards • Bureau of Indian Standards • Capacity building • Education Sector

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 ..

Tags: Bureau of Indian Standards • Industrial units • National Building Code • National Electrical Code • Piyush Goyal

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. ..

Tags: Bureau of Indian Standards • Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) • Consumer protection • E-commerce in India • e-commerce marketplaces

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022

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) ..

Tags: Bureau of Indian Standards • Bureau of Indian standards Act 2016 • Electric vehicles

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022

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 ..

Tags: Bureau of Indian Standards

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022