Top 3 Current Affair In India
1. ₹14,115 Crore Highway and Tunnel Projects
2. Surge in GST Revenue
3. First Helicopter PinS Approach
1. ₹14,115 Crore Highway and Tunnel Projects
The Union Cabinet approved two massive infrastructure packages: an 8.1-km, six-lane underground tunnel connecting the Dwarka Expressway to South Delhi (costing ₹6,970 crore), and a 117.7-km greenfield highway linking Kanpur and Kabrai in Uttar Pradesh (costing ₹7,145 crore). Track full updates on the Press Information Bureau portal.
2. Surge in GST Revenue
Gross GST collections grew by 13.9% year-on-year to ₹1,94,812 crore in June, driven by a 34.6% jump in import revenues. Provisional records and state-wise breakdowns can be found on the GST Official Portal.
- Surge in Import Revenues: GST from imported goods skyrocketed by 34.6% to ₹60,038 crore.
- Steady Domestic Growth: Gross domestic GST collections rose to ₹1.34 lakh crore, a 6.5% increase year-on-year.
3. First Helicopter PinS Approach
India approved its first-ever private Point-in-Space (PinS) instrument approach procedure for helicopters at the Undavalli Heliport in Andhra Pradesh. This satellite-based navigation allows for safe, all-weather landings. Read the official release from the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Developed by the Airports Authority of India and cleared by the DGCA, this satellite-based system enables safe, all-weather helicopter landings without the need for conventional ground navigation infrastructure.