GST Council
The constitutional (Article 279A) federal body that decides GST rates, exemptions and rules.
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Current affairsInter-State Council (Amendment) Order 2026: Governors and Lt. Governors to Participate During President's RuleThe Ministry of Home Affairs notified the Inter-State Council (Amendment) Order, 2026 on September 19, replacing the original 1990 proviso to specify four situations — including President's Rule under Article 356 and Article 239AB — in which the Governor or Lieutenant Governor of a State or Union Territory shall be invited to attend Inter-State Council meetings. The amendment strengthens the Centre-State coordination mechanism during periods of central administration. 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