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QUESTION PYQ 07
GS4
10 marks

“It is not enough to talk about peace, one must believe in it; and it is not enough to believe in it, one must act upon it.” In the present context, the major weapon industries of the developed nations are adversely influencing continuation of number of wars for their own self-interest, all around the world. What are the ethical considerations of the powerful nations in today’s international arena to stop continuation of ongoing conflicts?

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7 min
150 words

What the examiner wants

For Peace Ethics, address directly in sequence: first, “It is not enough to talk about peace, one must believe in it; and it is not enough to believe in it, one must…; then, What are the ethical considerations of the powerful nations in today’s international arena to stop continuation…. Keep evidence and the conclusion tied to these exact limbs.

Address directlyAnswer exactly what the question asks.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1“It is not enough to talk about peace, one must believe in it; and it is not enough to believe in it, one must act upon it.” In the present context, the major weapon industries of the developed nations…≈55 words
  2. 2What are the ethical considerations of the powerful nations in today’s international arena to stop continuation of ongoing conflicts?≈55 words

Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.

Answer plan

Interpret/define Peace EthicsCore ethical principleCompeting value or limitPublic-service applicationConcrete examplePrincipled conclusion

Where marks usually go

  • Over-writing ‘“It is not enough to talk about peace, one must believe in it; and it is not enough to…’ while reducing ‘What are the ethical considerations of the powerful nations in today’s international…’ to a token paragraph
  • Adding correct but adjacent facts on Peace Ethics that do not advance the exact causal, comparative or evaluative task in this PYQ

Value addition

  • Peace Ethics: ethical balance triangle — principle → competing value → public-interest resolution
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

Verified value additions

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