IBPS PO General Awareness: Government Schemes and Institutions questions with solutions

Q1. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) recently came out with new guidelines to enhance safety in the transportation of dangerous, hazardous goods posing a threat to public safety, property, and the environment. BIS works under the aegis of which of the following ministries?

1. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
2. NITI Aayog
3. Ministry of Home Affairs
4. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution

Answer: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution

The Bureau of Indian Standards is the national standards body of India and functions under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution. This ministry oversees consumer protection and standardization-related matters.