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Sparks of safety against 100 million watts of celestial power

When the sky lights up as if the celestial bodies are posing for a photoshoot, the bigger picture on earth is one of the dire consequences. Thunderstorms and lightning are the most devastating hazards felt in India during recent years and therefore the role of protection devices against lightning cannot be subdued. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is deeply engaged in the activities of standardisation, marking and quality of goods and related matters. The BIS mark is a widely accepted benchmark of quality assurance. It has also made its...

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The National Flag – History of Standard

The National Flag of our nation is a symbol of great pride and unity instilling the spirit of patriotism in each & every Indian heart. However, the National Flag as we know it today has a history it’s own. The National Flag with the “Asoka Wheel” in the center, came into existence when two flags, one of silk and the other of cotton Khadi were presented to the Constituent Assembly of India by the Hon’ble Shri Jawahar Lal Nehru, the then Prime Minister of India on 22 July 1947. At the same time, he moved a resolution which was...

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BIS partners in COVID care by virtue of standardized medical devices

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the National Standard Body of India which plays a key role in the activities of standardisation, marking and quality certification of goods and related matters. The BIS mark is a widely accepted benchmark of quality assurance. The COVID – 19 pandemic, a contagious disease has taken the world by storm and the number of cases is spiraling with each passing day. An unprecedented sudden increase in patient volume has pushed the healthcare resources to the edge. Not only the healthcare providers but also the...

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