Lok Sabha Speaker launches book on IIT ecosystem on June 20, 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 25 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla launched the book titled IIT – The Story of India’s Most Prestigious Educational Ecosystem in New Delhi.
The book chronicles the journey and contributions of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) to modern science and technology.
The institutional network of the IIT began with the establishment of IIT Kharagpur and has since expanded to 23 institutions.
The Speaker noted that the IIT ecosystem has fostered a culture of excellence, innovation, and global leadership in India.
Faculty and alumni of the IIT have made significant contributions to sectors including space exploration, information technology, and digital transformation.