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The concept of zero was invented in ancient India, with significant contributions by the mathematician Aryabhata in the 5th century CE and later formalized by Brahmagupta in the 7th century CE. Brahmagupta defined the rules for using zero in mathematical operations, such as addition and subtraction, laying the foundation for its application in algebra. This invention revolutionized mathematics by enabling a place-value system, making complex calculations possible.

There are 5 oceans in the world: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic oceans. India shares its boundary with the Indian Ocean, which plays a crucial role in global trade and climate.

The Pacific Ocean is the largest, covering more than 63 million square miles, while the Arctic Ocean is the smallest. The Pacific Ocean is the most important globally, due to its size, biodiversity, and strategic importance in trade and geopolitics.

The world is divided into 7 continents: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Australia, and Antarctica. India is located in the Asia continent.

The largest continent by population is Asia, while the smallest by population is Antarctica. In terms of area, Asia is the largest, and Australia is the smallest continent.

The continents’ population shares are: Asia 60%, Africa 17%, Europe 10%, North America 8%, South America 5%, Australia 0.5%, and Antarctica 0%.

The Parliament of India is a two-house legislature, consisting of two houses: the Lok Sabha (Lower House) and the Rajya Sabha (Upper House). It plays a key role in lawmaking, representing the people, and overseeing the executive branch.

The two major political alliances are the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the United Progressive Alliance (UPA), led by the Indian National Congress (INC). Currently, the majority in the Lok Sabha is held by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

The Lok Sabha is the lower house of the Indian Parliament, with a maximum of 552 seats, and currently has 543 elected members, known as Members of Parliament (MPs). These members are elected directly by the people every 5 years. To form a government, a majority of 272 seats is required.

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the BJP, currently holds the majority, with Narendra Modi serving as the Prime Minister. The current Leader of the Opposition is Rahul Gandhi from the Indian National Congress (INC). The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is Om Birla, who presides over the sessions and maintains order in the house.