27th APRIL CURRENT AFFAIRS

27th APRIL CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. Thrissur Pooram Festival - Firework Unit Explosion That Claimed Around 15 Lives

Thrissur Pooram is one of the most popular temple festivals in Kerala

It is held at the Thekkinkadu Maidanam of Vadakkunnathan Temple in the heart of the Thrissur district, every year in the Malayalam month of Medam (April-May).

Often called the "Mother of all Poorams."

2. INS Kalpeni

An Indian Navy fast attack craft, INS Kalpeni, recently arrived at Gan in the Addu Atoll, marking a significant step in the ongoing maritime engagement between India and the Maldives

About INS Kalpeni

It is a fast attack craft of the Indian Navy.

It belongs to a series of 10 Fleet Car Nicobar class Waterjet Fast Attack Craft (FAC) built by the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata for the Indian Navy

It was commissioned into the Indian Navy on October 14, 2010.

The ship is named after Kalpeni Island in the Lakshadweep group of islands.

The ship is based at Kochi under the Southern Naval Command with the primary role of Coastal Surveillance and Defence.

It specialises in anti-smuggling, Vessel Boarding Search & Seizure as well as Search & Rescue operations

3. Abhilekh Patal - Official website of National Archives of India

The Abhilekh Patal, derived from the Sanskrit word 'Abhilekh' signifying records of ancient times, and 'Patal' representing a platform or a surface, is a digital repository thoughtfully curated by the National Archives of India (NAI).

This platform serves as a gateway to India's historical legacy, offering a treasure trove of meticulously preserved documents and records.

Significantly, the acronym 'PATAL' is also an embodiment of its purpose & 'Portal for Access to Archives & Learning'.

NAI is on a mission to digitize and bring its entire collection comprising of approximately 7 million records and 300 million pages on Abhilekh Pata

The NAI team has been converting the content of these digitized reference tools into a structured database and have so far created the metadata entries for approximately 3 million records

NAI has digitized and uploaded 15 million pages from the 300,000 records.

National Archives of India

The National Archives of India is the custodian of the records of enduring value of the Government of India. Established on 11 March 1891 at Calcutta

It is the biggest archival repository in South Asia

4.Government Launches Bharat Taxi, a Driver-Owned Ride-Hailing Initiative

Bharat Taxi is a government-backed, cooperative-based ride-hailing app designed to compete with Ola/Uber.

launched Bharat Taxi in Mumbai

Focused on driver welfare, it features a zero-commission model for drivers (Sarathis), resulting in lower fares.

It provides taxi, auto, and bike services, aiming for nationwide expansion within three years.

Driver-Owned Model: Operated by Sahkar Taxi Cooperative Limited, Bharat Taxi operates on a cooperative model where drivers are partners rather than contractors.

Zero Commission & No Surge: Drivers keep 100% of the fare, and the platform plans to avoid surge pricing

concept of 'Sarathi Didi' (lady driver) has been envisioned in Bharat Taxi. The 'Sarathi Didi' facility of Bharat Taxi will make women Sarathis self-reliant and will ensure the safety of women passengers and Sarathis.

5.The Nation's Wind Generation Capacity Has Now Surpassed 56 Gigawatts

India's wind generation capacity has exceeded 56 gigawatts

India is in the fourth position in the world in wind energy capacity

This milestone achievement is the result of sustained policy support, improved project execution, and greater pipeline maturity across key wind states.

States such as Gujarat, Karnataka, and Maharashtra have been the primary contributors to capacity addition during the year, underpinned by a growing pipeline of wind-solar hybrid projects and the progressive roll-out of green energy open access.

As per IRENA Renewable Energy Statistics 2025, India ranks 3rd globally in solar power capacity, 4th in wind power, and 4th in total renewable energy capacity

Wind Energy Plants in India

Muppandal Wind Farm, located in the Kanyakumari district of India, is the country's largest operational wind farm. It is operated by the Tamil Nadu.

Jaisalmer wind park, which is the country's second-largest onshore wind project located at Rajasthan