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    Question

    Which isotope contamination prompted India to send

    Prussian Blue capsules to Indonesia? 
    A Strontium-90 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Iodine-131 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Cesium-137 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Radon-222 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Cobalt-60 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    India sent Prussian Blue capsules to Indonesia in October 2025 to counter Cesium-137 contamination found in exported spices and seafood. The radioactive isotope, traced near Jakarta and Sumatra, was detected by the US FDAand is known to cause serious cancer risks when ingested. Prussian Blue works by binding Cesium-137 in the intestines, preventing its absorption into the body. This humanitarian action was part of India’s #IndiaFirstResponder initiative, highlighting its role in regional crisis support 

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