Topic: International Ethics
7. The measure of a country’s greatness is its ability to retain compassion in times of crisis. Examine. 150 Words
Difficulty level: Moderate
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Abstract Thursdays’ in Mission-2023. Secure.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it, and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Give brief definitions along with examples.
Body:
Write about how compassion is important in any given circumstance. Substantiate with examples.
For example, the way in which a nation responds to a crisis, whether natural disasters, political instability, or economic downturns, is a critical indicator of its moral values and character.
Then write about how to retain compassion in times of crisis, countries need to prioritize the needs of their citizens, especially the most vulnerable ones, over political or economic considerations. They also need to ensure that their responses are guided by ethical principles, such as transparency, accountability, and human dignity.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarizing.
