Current Affairs 13 March 2026

India Leads Cotton Product Exports to the US, Overtaking China in 2025.

India became the largest exporter of cotton products to the US in 2025, overtaking China.
Exports from India: ~0.6 million tonnes.
Exports from China: ~0.5 million tonnes.
Reason: Tariffs and shifting global supply chains.
Source: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

The International Energy Agency (IEA) plans to release a record 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves.
The move comes amid rising tensions in West Asia and disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz.
It follows security threats to commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf.
Objective: Stabilize global oil supply and prevent energy market disruptions.

WHO Foundation and Novo Nordisk have partnered to tackle childhood obesity in India.
The initiative includes school-based health programs, awareness campaigns, and preventive strategies.
It aims to reduce rising obesity among children and prevent related diseases.
The program will also strengthen healthcare system preparedness for obesity prevention.

Unique Identification Authority of India launched its first Bug Bounty Program to strengthen the security of Aadhaar.
20 ethical hackers and cybersecurity researchers will identify vulnerabilities.
The program will test the UIDAI website, myAadhaar portal, and Secure QR Code system.
Rewards will be given based on the severity of the risks discovered.

Gujarat has allocated Rs 1,331 crore to make Ahmedabad Olympic-ready for India’s 2036 Olympics bid.
Total sports budget: Over Rs 2,000 crore for sports and youth programs.
Infrastructure development: Major funds for SVP Sports Enclave near Narendra Modi Stadium.
Global ambitions: Ahmedabad targeted to host 2030 Commonwealth Games and 2036 Olympics.
Grassroots programs: In-School initiative trains 1.29 lakh children across 230 schools.
Goal: Develop young talent and position Gujarat as a global sports destination.