Giriraj Singh launched Bharat Tex as Union Minister of Textiles.

Exam-focused facts from the 13 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Giriraj Singh holds the post of Union Minister of Textiles.
He launched Bharat Tex, a global textile event aimed at positioning India as a leading textile, apparel, and fashion hub.
Bharat Tex brings together manufacturers, exporters, designers, buyers, and technology providers across the textile value chain.
The event showcases India’s capabilities in textile manufacturing, technical textiles, and sustainable fabric and apparel production.
It aims to foster industry-wide innovation, international research partnerships, and business linkages for Indian textile exporters.