India Hosts 61st CIML Meeting for First Time in New Delhi

Why in the News?

India is hosting the **61st Meeting of the International Committee of Legal Metrology (CIML)** from **26 to 28 October** in New Delhi, marking the first time the country is hosting this high-level international gathering of the **International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML)**.

Key Features / Major Points:

- Historic Milestone: Marks India's inaugural hosting of the CIML Meeting, uniting global experts to advance measurement standards and fair trade.

- International Seminar: Kicked off with an international seminar titled **"Evolutions in Legal Metrology"**, chaired by Ms. Renée Hansson (First Vice-President of CIML, Sweden).

- OIML Certification System (OIML-CS): Director of BIML, Mr. Anthony Donellan, highlighted artificial intelligence, machine-readable standards, and mutual acceptance of test results via OIML-CS.

- Domestic Metrology Reforms: Nidhi Khare, Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, highlighted India’s legal metrology reforms under the Jan Vishwas Acts (2023 and 2026), Government Approved Test Centres (GATCs), and the **e-Maap National Portal**.

- 'One Nation, One Time' Initiative: Spotlighted the National Time Dissemination Project to ensure accurate, traceable Indian Standard Time (IST) across telecommunications, 5G networks, navigation, banking, and power grids.

Static GK Facts:

- OIML (International Organization of Legal Metrology):

- Established: **1955** | Headquarters: **Paris, France**.

- India's Membership: India became a member of OIML in **1956**.

- OIML Certificate Issuing Authority: In September 2023, India became the **13th country in the world** authorized to issue OIML Pattern Approval Certificates.

- Indian Standard Time (IST): Calculated on the basis of **82.5° E longitude** passing through Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh (UTC+5:30).

- Department of Consumer Affairs: Functions under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.

One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):

Q: Which edition of the International Committee of Legal Metrology (CIML) meeting did India host for the first time in October 2026?

A: 61st CIML Meeting (New Delhi)

Q: Where is the official headquarters of the International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) located?

A: Paris, France

Q: What is the name of the national initiative aiming to synchronize reliable Indian Standard Time across critical digital infrastructure?

A: "One Nation, One Time" Initiative

Q: In which year did India join the International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML)?

A: 1956

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