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th F DAILY GK UPDATE 4 June NATIONAL UPDATES: 1. GoI starts SWADES scheme for skill mapping of overseas citizens: The government of India has launched a new initiative ‘SWADES’ (Skilled Workers Arrival Database for Employment Support) to conduct a skill mapping exercise of the Indian citizens returning from overseas under the ‘Vande Bharat Mission’. This initiative aims to make a database of qualified citizens supported their skillsets and knowledge to tap into and fulfil the demand of Indian and foreign companies. Note: Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship: Mahendra Nath Pandey; Minister of State (IC) of the Ministry of Civil Aviation: Hardeep Singh Puri. Minister of External Affairs: Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. 2. Virendra Nath Datt takes over as CMD of National Fertilizers Limited: Virendra Nath Datt has assumed the additional charge of Chairman & Managing Director of National Fertilizers Limited (NFL). He is serving as the Director (Marketing) of NFL since October 2018. He succeeded Manoj Mishra. V N Dutt has 35 years of experience with CPSEs like GAIL and ONGC in addition to NFL. He is credited with sustained growth in fertilizer sale from 43 Lakh MT in 2017-18 to 57 Lakh MT in 2019-20 (32% increase in two years). Note: Note: Headquarters of National Fertilizers Limited: Noida, Uttar Pradesh; National Fertilizers Limited established: 1 September 1979. 3. “One Year of Modi 2.0” e-booklet released by I&B Ministry: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has released an e-booklet called ‘One Year of Modi 2.0 – Towards A Self- Reliant India’. The e-booklet highlights the achievements of the Modi government during its second term. This marks the first anniversary of the second term of the government. Highlights in the booklet: (1) Abolition of Article 370 Article; (2) Settlement of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya; (3) The criminalisation of Triple Talaq; (4) The Amendment to the Citizenship Act (CAA); (5) The book has a separate section containing the actions taken to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and how the economic fallout is being dealt with; (6) International event: The Howdy Modi event in the US, the Namaste Trump event in Gujarat and the Mamallapuram Modi-Xi Jinping summit. 4. Government launches electronic incentive scheme: Govt has launched three electronic incentive schemes with a total outlay of ₹48,000 crore to boost large-scale manufacturing of electronics. The three schemes are Production Linked Incentive (₹41,000 crores and will incentivize 10 firms), Component Manufacturing Scheme (₹3,300 crores) and Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (₹3,800 crores). It is aimed to manufacture electronics worth ₹8 lakh crore while generating employment for about 10 lakh people. 5. CSIR-CMERI develops new indigenous ventilator: Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI), Durgapur have indigenously developed ventilator for COVID-19. It is designed to meet the requirement as per the patient’s parameter. It will cost around Rs 80,000 to Rs DEFENCE UNICORN INSTITUTE NDA | CDS | AFCAT | ACC | CAPF | CPO | COAST GUARD | DEFENCE EXAMS | COMPETITIVE EXAMS GANDHINAGAR | AHMEDABAD – Helpline Number 6351299206 Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter th F DAILY GK UPDATE 4 June 90,000. It automatically responds to the fluctuating variables of a patient. The ventilator will act as the substitute for imported ones. This will also help in massively upgrading the tertiary health care infrastructure of the Nation. 6. Govt approves EGoS and PDCs for attracting investments in India: Centre has approved setting up of Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS) and Project Development Cells (PDCs) in Ministries/Departments for attracting investments in India. It will boost the economy and open employment potential in various sectors. EGoS: It will provide investment support to global investors by bringing synergies and timely clearances. PDCs: It will enhance investible projects in coordination between the Center and State increasing FDI inflows. INTERNATIONAL UPDATES: 1. Krishnendu Majumdar appointed as the chairperson of BAFTA: Television producer Krishnendu Majumdar is named as the chairperson of British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). He will be the first person of colour to hold this position and is the youngest chairperson in last 35 years. He will be replacing Pippa Harris. Harris will now continue as deputy chairperson. Majumdar with Richard Yee founded independent banner Me + You Productions in 2012, through drama series "I Am" for Channel 4 and comedy show Hoff The Record was produced. Note: BAFTA CEO: Amanda Sonia Berry. 2. Gaitri Kumar appointed as the High Commissioner of India to UK: Gaitri I. Kumar has been appointed as the High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom. She will be succeeding Ruchi Ghanshyam. Gayatri Kumar is an IFS officer of 1986 batch and is presently serving as the Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and the European Union. She will replace Ruchi Ghanashyam as the next High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom. Note: United Kingdom Capital: London; Currency: Pound sterling (UK Pound); Prime Minister of United Kingdom: Boris Johnson. 3. Sibi George appointed as the Ambassador of India to Kuwait: Sibi George (IFS officer of 1993 batch) has been appointed as Ambassador of India of Kuwait. He will be replacing K Jeeva Sagar. K. Jeeva Sagar assumed charge as Ambassador of India to the State of Kuwait in January 2018. Sibi George is presently serving as the Ambassador of India to Switzerland. Note: Kuwait’s Prime Minister: Sabah Al Khalid Al Sabah; Kuwait’s Currency: Kuwaiti dinar. 4. India signs MoU with Bhutan on environment cooperation: Govt of India and Bhutan has signed MoU on Cooperation in the areas of Environment. The MoU covers Air, waste, chemical management, climate change and other associated areas. It will enable establishment and promotion of closer and long-term cooperation with management of natural resources on the DEFENCE UNICORN INSTITUTE NDA | CDS | AFCAT | ACC | CAPF | CPO | COAST GUARD | DEFENCE EXAMS | COMPETITIVE EXAMS GANDHINAGAR | AHMEDABAD – Helpline Number 6351299206 Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter th F DAILY GK UPDATE 4 June basis of equity, reciprocity and mutual benefits. The participants must hold Joint Group/ bilateral meetings to review and analyze the progress. Note: Bhutan Capital: Thimphu. 5. International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression: 4th June: International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is observed globally on 4th June every year. This day affirms the UN’s commitment to guard the rights of children. This day is to acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout the planet who are the victims of physical, mental and emotional abuse. The main aim of celebrating today is to spread the notice about the pain and sufferings faced by the victims as children. Note: Secretary-General of the United Nations: António Guterres. OTHER UPDATES: BANKING AND FINANCE 1. Subramanian Sundar’s tenure as LVB CEO extended by 6 months: The tenure of Subramanian Sundar as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Lakshmi Vilas Bank has been extended after the approval from the Reserve Bank of India. His tenure has been extended for a period of 6 months i.e. till 30th November 2020 or till the appointment of the new CEO, whichever is earlier. Note: RBI 25th Governor: Shaktikanta Das; Headquarters: Mumbai; Founded: 1 April 1935, Kolkata. 2. PM Modi appoints committee headed by Rajnath Singh for MSME loan scheme implementation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appointed a committee headed by Rajnath Singh to resolve any problem in the implementation of the Rs 3 lakh crore collateral-free loan schemes for MSMEs, said MSME Minister Nitin Gadkari. In an online interaction with the members of the Pune-based Mahratta Chambers of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA), Gadkari asked small businesses to email him directly in case of problems faced by them in securing credit under the scheme. Gadkari also said that for MSMEs to foray into the solar park sector, being a good idea would be viable if state governments reduce transmission charges. He urged small businesses to reach out to Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray for a cut in the transmission charges. BUSINESS AND ECONOMY 1. Patrick Pichette appointed as the board chairman of Twitter: Ex-Google chief financial officer, Patrick Pichette has been appointed as the board chairman of Twitter. He will be replacing Omid Kordestani. Pichette joined Twitter’s board of directors in 2017 and had been a lead independent director since the end of 2018. Prior to this, he served as Google’s CFO from DEFENCE UNICORN INSTITUTE NDA | CDS | AFCAT | ACC | CAPF | CPO | COAST GUARD | DEFENCE EXAMS | COMPETITIVE EXAMS GANDHINAGAR | AHMEDABAD – Helpline Number 6351299206 Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter th F DAILY GK UPDATE 4 June 2008 until 2015. It is the first time in Twitter’s history that an outsider will preside over the group. Note: Twitter’s CEO: Jack Dorsey; Headquarters: San Francisco, California, United States. Twitter was founded in 2006 by Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Biz Stone, and Evan Williams. 2. Uday Kotak take charges as President of CII: MD & CEO, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Uday Kotak has assumed charges as the President of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for 2020-21. He has replaced the chairman and MD of Kirloskar Systems, Vikram Kirloskar as the President of CII. He is associated with CII for 2 decades. V. Narendran, CEO & MD of Tata Steel Ltd has been appointed as the president designate for 2020-21. Sanjiv Bajaj, chairman and MD of Bajaj Finserv Ltd. has taken over as the vice-president of CII. Note: CII HQ: New Delhi AWARDS AND HONOURS 1. World No Tobacco Day 2020 awards announced: World No Tobacco Day Award 2020 has announced. Every year, WHO recognizes individuals or organizations in each of the six WHO Regions for their accomplishments in the area of tobacco control.
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