Top GKToday’s News Headlines-4 June 2020

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Here are the Top GKToday’s News Headlines-4 June 2020

Visa, travel restrictions eased for some categories of foreign nationals such as businessmen, healthcare professionals, health researchers, engineers and technicians
Centre advises students of J&K and Ladakh UTs against taking admissions in colleges/universities in PoK as they are not recognised by India
Govt. launches SWADES (Skilled Workers Arrival Database for Employment Support) initiative for skill mapping of returning citizens
Cabinet approves renaming of Kolkata Port Trust as Syama Prasad Mookerjee Trust
Ex-MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar to be India’s next Ambassador to Finland
SC dismisses Andhra government’s plea to allow party colours on govt buildings

Government to set up “Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS) and Project Development Cells (PDCs)” in Ministries/Departments for attracting investments in India
Cereals, pulses, oilseeds, edible oils, onion and potatoes removed from the ambit of Essential Commodities Act
Cabinet approves ‘The Farming Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Ordinance, 2020’ to ensure barrier-free trade in agriculture produce
Cabinet approves ‘The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Ordinance, 2020’ to empower farmers to engage with processors, wholesalers, large retailers and exporters
OFB (Ordnance Factory Board) gets Rs 1,094 crore order from Defence Ministry to make 156 Infantry Combat Vehicles (ICVs) for the Army
TRAI removes clause requiring a min 50 paise charge per SMS on SMS beyond 100 per day

World Bicycle Day celebrated on June 3
World Bank releases its Global Economic Prospects report; advises countries to focus on policies that boost long-term growth and improve governance and business environment