GST Council
The constitutional (Article 279A) federal body that decides GST rates, exemptions and rules.
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On UPSC.wiki
Current affairsGST Collections July 2026: ₹2.11 Lakh Crore Revenue — 15.4% Growth Driven by Import Surge and Robust Domestic ConsumptionIndia's gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue rose 15.4% year-on-year to ₹2,11,205 crore in July 2026, with import collections surging 28.8% and net revenue reaching ₹1.81 lakh crore — signalling strong economic activity and improved compliance across the tax base. Current affairs31st Southern Zonal Council Meeting, Mahabalipuram 2026: AP Reorganisation Act, Water Sharing, and Fast Track Courts on AgendaUnion Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council at Mamallapuram (near Chennai), Tamil Nadu, on August 20, 2026, bringing together the Chief Ministers and senior representatives of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Keralam, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana to address key inter-state issues including Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act commitments, water-sharing disputes, and Fast Track Special Courts for women's safety.
In previous-year questions
- The GST Council of India is a constitutional body created under which Article of the Constitution, inserted by the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016?UPSC · Current Affairs
- Which of the following products are currently EXCLUDED from the ambit of India's GST (Goods and Services Tax)?UPSC · Current Affairs