GUWAHATI: The year 2021 was full of landmark events, and Internet users in Assam were busy searching topics on Google. Here's a list of the top searches recorded from Assam over the year:
1. Career Assam and Assam Job
Jobs are on the top queries because of a young demographic spread in Assam. A lot of Youtube channels and domains surrounding jobs have also come up in the State. Notes on the exams conducted by the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) are available on the Internet.
2. Teer Assam
Khanapara Teer is a game played on the Assam-Meghalaya border, Khanapara, based on the traditional game of archery. The lottery results are announced on the basis of the number of arrows shot. Teer results are one of the most covered topics on Google.
3. Assam, University
Another query linked to admission and college admissions. A lot of application processes have been shifted online starting from filling up forms to even appearing for them. Colleges have also shifted their notices and announcements online.
4. Election Assam
The 2021 Assam Polls was the 15th legislative assembly election held in the Indian state of Assam from March 27 to April 6 in three phases, to elect 126 MLAs to the 15th Assam Legislative Assembly. The votes were counted and the result was declared on May 2. The elections created a huge social media furor as voters debated who should form the government. Along with that, the digital media channels exclusively reported on the matter.