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Earthquake Design Code (BIS)

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Definition: Standards issued by BIS (IS 1893, IS 4326, IS 13920) to ensure earthquake-resistant construction.

Prelims Pointers: India divided into seismic Zones II–V; BIS = Bureau of Indian Standards; Mandatory for public infrastructure.

PYQ: UPSC Prelims 2016

Current Affairs: BIS codes discussed after Turkey–Syria earthquake (2023) and Joshimath subsidence concerns.

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