17(Bureau of Indian Std) Flashcards
1
Q
when was it found
A
BIS Act 1986
2
Q
what is it
A
National Std body of India working under the aegis of Mo Consumer Affairs, food and PDS
3
Q
who heads it
A
Minister of Consumer affairs is the ex-offico chair
4
Q
why in news
A
New stds are made, 1 BSI mark 2 Purity number 3 Assay center 4 Jewel identification mark