A multi-lateral anti-submarine warfare exercise, Sea Dragon 22 is being held between six countries in the Pacific Ocean. Which of the following country is not a participant in the exercise?

The correct answer is China.

Key Points

• India is among the six Indo-Pacific nations participating in a multi-lateral anti-submarine warfare exercise in the Pacific Ocean.
• The Sea Dragon 22 exercise began on January 5, 2022, along with the navies of the USA, India, Australia, Canada, Japan, and South Korea.
• The exercise is primarily centered on anti-submarine warfare training and will involve more than 270 hours of in-flight training.

Additional Information​ 

• The 15th edition of the Maldives, India, and Sri Lanka biennial trilateral exercise 'Dosti', which began in the Maldives on 20 November 2021, concluded on 24 November 2021.
• The Chief of the Naval Staff is Admiral R Hari Kumar.
• The headquarters of the Indian Navy is Integrated Defence Headquarters, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi.
• Below are the list of Exercises and Participating Nations: 

  Military Exercise	Participating Countries
  Ajeya Warrior	India and United Kingdom
  Sampriti	India and Bangladesh
  Vajra Prahar	India and US
  Garuda Shakti	India and Indonesia
  Surya Kiran	India and Nepal
  Hand in Hand Exercise	India and China