When did China lose its title as the world's most populous country?
China was the world's most populous country for centuries until India passed it in 2023.
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Which country has the largest population in the world?
India became the world's most populous country in 2023 and has more than 1.4 billion people.
Which country was first to land a spacecraft near the Moon's south pole?
In August 2023, India's Chandrayaan-3 mission became the first spacecraft to land near the Moon's south pole, making India the fourth country to soft-land on the Moon.
Why was the Taj Mahal built?
Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in Agra as a tomb for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Construction took roughly 20 years in the mid-1600s.
Where did the game of chess originate?
Chess traces back to an Indian game called chaturanga, played around the 6th century CE, whose pieces represented the four divisions of an ancient army.
How many people voted in India's 2024 general election?
About 642 million people voted in India's 2024 general election, making it the largest democratic election in human history.
How many languages are officially recognized in India's constitution?
India's constitution officially recognizes 22 languages in its Eighth Schedule, and hundreds more are spoken across the country.
Where was zero first treated as a number?
Indian mathematicians were the first to treat zero as a number in its own right. In 628 CE, the mathematician Brahmagupta wrote down rules for calculating with it.
Which places are among the wettest on Earth?
Mawsynram, a village in India's Meghalaya state, is one of the wettest places on Earth, averaging about 11,872 mm (467 inches) of rain a year.
Which country produces the most movies each year?
India's film industries, including Bollywood, produce more movies each year than any other country, often well over 1,500 films annually.
What share of the world's wild tigers live in India?
India is home to about 75% of the world's wild tigers. Its 2022 census counted roughly 3,682 of them.