CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), what is the position of India in the world to provide international standard bulletproof jackets?
A
8th
B
7th
C
3rd
D
4th
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Army has opted for level 4 bulletproof jackets following instances of the use of steel core bullets by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.

Detailed explanation-2: -STAR WIRE (INDIA) LIMITED has designed bulletproof jackets (BPJ) to meet the requirements of the Defence Forces, Paramilitary Forces and Dignitaries.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the National Standard Body of India. BIS is responsible for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Detailed explanation-4: -The bullet-proof jackets are made from Aramid, Nylon 66, UHMPE, Carbon fibres or PBO. Each jacket has about 0.6 square metres of non-woven material weighing around 750 GSM.

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