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    Google Rewind 2023: ‘Chandrayaan 3’, Israel-Hamas war & self-improvement hacks were most-Googled topics in India

    Synopsis

    Google's annual 'Year In Search 2023' revealed the most pertinent subjects, hot-button topics, and pop culture phenomenon that dominated 2023.

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    India’s ongoing debate around the Universal Civil Code, ongoing Israel vs Palestine conflict, as well as India’s successful lunar mission were some of the most popular searches on Google.
    What were Indians most curious about in 2023?

    In a report titled ‘Year In Search 2023’, search engine giant Google revealed the hot-button topics and interests that dominated internet searches across the world. The list included trending subjects, current events, memes, recipes, pop culture, and more.

    As the curtains close in 2023, let’s have a look at what the country has been up to on Google!

    Most Googled Queries

    This year, most Googled questions in India revolved primarily around politics and cricket! India’s ongoing debate around the Universal Civil Code, ongoing Israel vs Palestine conflict, as well as India’s successful lunar mission were some of the most popular searches on Google. Here’s a list:

    1. What is G20?
    2. What is UCC?
    3. What is ChatGPT?
    4. What is Hamas?
    5. What is on 28 September 2023?
    6. What is Chandrayaan 3?
    7. What are Threads on Instagram?
    8. What is timed out in cricket?
    9. What is an impact player in IPL?
    10. What is Sengol?

    Self Improvement Is The Goal

    Whether it’s a goal to get rid of suntans or increase the subscriber count, Indians were big on self-improvement this year! Here are some of the most Google ‘How To’ questions on the search engine giant:

    1. How to prevent sun damage for skin and hair with home remedies
    2. How to reach my first 5k followers on YouTube
    3. How to get good at kabaddi
    4. How to improve car mileage
    5. How to become a chess grandmaster
    6. How to surprise my sister on Rakshabandhan
    7. How to identify a pure Kanjivaram silk saree
    8. How to check PAN link with Aadhar
    9. How to create a WhatsApp channel
    10. How to get a blue tick on Instagram

    Don’t Stray Too Far!

    Who wouldn’t like to have a world-class hospital, beauty parlour, and tuition classes a stone’s throw from your home? No wonder the ‘Near Me’ words trended big on Google throughout 2023! Here are some of the most popular ‘Near Me’ queries:

    1. Coding classes near me

    2. Earthquake near me

    3. Onam Sadhya near me.

    4. ‘Jailer’ movie near me

    5. Beauty parlour near me

    6. Dermatologist near me.

    7. Tiffin service near me.


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