Sea Dragon 2025 Naval Exercise

Current Context: The Sea Dragon 2025 Naval Exercise commenced on March 4, 2025, off the coast of Guam in the western Pacific Ocean, spanning a duration of 16 days and concluding on March 19, 2025.

• Participants: Nations involved include India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, and the United States.

Highlights:

• Focuses on anti-submarine warfare (ASW) to enhance tactical coordination and interoperability.
• Participating countries deploy Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft for advanced ASW training.
• Includes real-time submarine tracking, mock drills, and strategy discussions.
• The Dragon Belt Award is given to the nation with the best performance in ASW operations.

Question:

Q.1 Which countries participated in the Sea Dragon 2025 Naval Exercise?
a) India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, and the United States
b) India, Japan, Australia, Russia, and the United States
c) India, China, Australia, South Korea, and the United States
d) India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and the United States

Answer: a) The participating nations listed were India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, and the United States.