Question
Consider the following statements in regards to the
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS): I) It is established by the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 II) It is a National Standards Body of India and came into effect from 12 October 2017 III) It is under the Department of Consumer affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution. Which of the following statements is/are correct?Solution
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the National Standards Body of India under Department of Consumer affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of India. It is established by the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 which was notified on 22 March 2016, and has been brought into force with effect from 12 October 2017. The Minister in charge of the Ministry or Department having administrative control of the BIS is the ex-officio President of the BIS.Â
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