1. What is Arjun Mk1A?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has handed over the Arjun Main Battle Tank Mark-1A (MK-1A) to the Indian Army in a ceremony held in Chennai. The battle tank is indigenously designed, developed and manufactured by DRDO's Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE), Chennai.

2. Recently the Prime Minister has dedicated BPCL's 6000 crore petrochemical complex in which state?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated Bharat Petroleum's propylene derivatives petrochemical complex at Kochi Refinery. The propylene derivatives petrochemical project will produce acrylic acid, oxo-alcohol and acrylates, which are mainly imported in India.

3. In which state is the Grand Anicut Canal System located?

The Grand Anicut Canal, also known as ‘Kallanai’, is said to be the oldest water regulation structure in the world, built in the 2nd century AD by the Chola king Karikal Cholan. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for expansion, renovation and modernization of the Grand Anicut Canal System. The project will be completed at a cost of Rs 2,640 crore. He also inaugurated a 1000 crore Discovery Campus at IIT, Chennai.

4. What is the largest in the Olympus Mons solar system.

Olympus Mons is the largest volcano in the solar system in Mars. It is more than twice the height of Mount Everest above sea level. The UAE's "Hope" spacecraft has sent its first image to Mars after successfully entering Mars orbit. This probe has recently photographed the Olympus Mons volcano.

5. Recently which Indian bowler has become the second highest wicket taker in Test played in India?

India's off-spinner Ravichandran has become the second highest wicket-taker in the Test played in India, defeating Ashwin Harbhajan Singh. Out of 391 wickets taken in 76 Tests, Ashwin has taken 265 wickets in India at an average of 28.76. He achieved this feat during the Test match being played against England. Anil Kumble, with 350 wickets, is the leading wicket taker in Test in India.

6. Recently who has been elected as the Director General of International Solar Alliance (ISA)?

India has elected Ajay Mathur as the Director General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). He will replace Upendra Tripathi Ko, who has served as director general since 2017. The term of Director General is four years. Ajay Mathur is currently the head of The Energy and Research Institute based in New Delhi.

7. Giant leatherback turtle nests are found in which Indian state?

The giant leatherback turtle is the largest of seven species of sea turtles. They are found in all oceans except the Arctic and Antarctic. In the Indian Ocean, they are found in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This species may be threatened by the government's proposal for tourism promotion and port development. It is granted legal protection by listing it in Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Protection Act of India, 1972.

8. In which state is the Mandu festival celebrated?

The three-day Mandu Festival has begun in the historic city of Mandu in Madhya Pradesh. Recently Dino Adventure Park and Fossil Museum has also been inaugurated in this state. During the Mandu festival, handicrafts related to handmade art are displayed to encourage local artisans. This dinosaur park is the first modern fossil park in the country to display 24 eggs and various fossils of dinosaurs.

9. Recently which central ministry will organize a program called 'Mushaira', in which poets from all over the country will recite their poems?

The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs will organize a 'Mushaira' program, in which famous poets from across the country will recite their poems. The event will be organized on 20 February 2021 on the theme 'Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat'. Its aim is to make the younger generation aware of the art and culture of the country.

10. 'Drinking Water Survey' is an initiative of which Union Ministry?

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has recently started a 'Drinking Water Survey' under the Water Life Mission-Urban. The survey has been carried out on a pilot basis in 10 cities- Agra, Badlapur, Bhubaneswar, Churu, Kochi, Madurai, Patiala, Rohtak, Surat and Tumkur. The survey will assess the distribution of water, reuse of wastewater and mapping of water bodies.