current affairs 27 april 2021 (In English)

'DRDO' develops "single crystal blades" for helicopter engines.

• These blades are manufactured out of nickel-based superalloys that are capable of withstanding high temperatures.
• Helicopters used in strategic and defence applications need compact and powerful aero-engines for their reliable operation at extreme conditions.

Indian Army initiates Ladakh Ignited Minds project.

• An initiative to provide better educational opportunities for Ladakhi students.
• The project, Ladakh Ignited Minds: A Centre of Excellence and Wellness, is a full-time residential program to mentor and guide students.

Saudi Arabia joins "Net Zero Producers Forum on Climate Change".

• Saudi Arabia will join the United States, Canada, Norway, and Qatar in forming ‘Net Zero Producers Forum’ for oil and gas producers.
• To discuss how they can support the implementation of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.

Indian women's recurve team bags Gold medal at Archery World Cup.

• Indian women's recurve team including Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat and Komalika Bari won a gold medal in Guatemala.
• India claimed their first World Cup team gold after seven years.

ICC Bans UAE’s "Qadeer Ahmed Khan" For Five Years From All Cricket For Corruption.

• He admitted to six breaches of the International Cricket Council's (ICC) anti-corruption code.
• He was charged and provisionally suspended in October 2019 for a series of breaches.