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Which gas has recently emerged as a critical strategic resource amid global supply concerns, owing to its importance in semiconductors, space applications, and healthcare, following an export ban by China?

  1. Neon
  2. Helium
  3. Argon
  4. Xenon

Answer: Helium

Helium emerged as a critical strategic resource due to its importance in semiconductors, space, and healthcare amid global supply concerns, linked to China's helium export ban.
Topic Science & Technology — Critical Minerals/Resources
Exam Relevance UPSC Prelims & Mains (GS3), SSC CGL, Banking GA