Q. ‘Ceres’ is recently classified as what type of celestial body?
Answer: Dwarf planet
Notes: Ceres was reclassified from an asteroid to a dwarf planet due to its mass, which allows it to maintain a round shape. Recent studies by Purdue University and NASA revealed that its crust is likely composed of 90% ice, suggesting a history as a watery world. The findings are based on data from NASA's Dawn mission, which provided insights into Ceres' cratered surface and icy composition, challenging previous assumptions about its geology.

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