Q1. Which Union Minister released IS 19412:2025, India's first dedicated standard for incense sticks (agarbattis)?
Explanation
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi released IS 19412:2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The standard prohibits harmful chemicals including alethrin, permethrin, cypermethrin, deltamethrin and fipronil. India produces agarbattis worth Rs 8,000 crore annually and exports Rs 1,200 crore to over 150 countries.
