Chandrayaan-3 to Sengol: Here are top Google searches that Indians looked for in 2023

Hyderabad: As 2023 nears its end, Google has unveiled the most searched topics, questions, and interests that dominated internet searches in India throughout the year. The search 2023 encompasses various categories, including news, entertainment, memes, travel, recipes, and more.

The standout event of the year was the launch of Chandrayaan-3, captivating global attention and marking India as the fourth country to successfully land on the moon. Notably, this achievement also made history as the first successful landing on the South Pole of the moon.

Top 10 Events Generating Interest Among Indian Internet Users:

1. Chandrayaan-3

2. Karnataka Election Results

3. Israel News

4. Satish Kaushik

5. Budget 2023

6. Turkey Earthquake

7. Atiq Ahmed

8. Matthew Perry

9. Manipur News

10. Odisha Train Accident

The list reflects the user interest in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, initiated by a surprise attack on October 7. The passing of actor and director Satish Kaushik and '_Friends_' star Matthew Perry also captured attention.

Google further categorized the 'Year in Search 2023' results, including questions about ChatGPT, Instagram, and the Uniform Civil Code. The list of queries included:

Top Questions:

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

The 'How To' list featured queries ranging from preventing sun damage to skin and hair to achieving milestones on YouTube. The list includes:

Top 'How To' Searches:

1. How to prevent sun damage to 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 the PAN link with Aadhar

9. How to create a WhatsApp channel

10. How to get a blue tick on Instagram

In the sports category, cricket dominated the searches, reflecting the sport's immense popularity in India:

Top Sports Searches:

1. Indian Premier League

2. Cricket World Cup

3. Asia Cup

4. Women's Premier League

5. Asian Games

6. Indian Super League

7. Pakistan Super League

8. The Ashes

9. Women's Cricket World Cup

10. SA20