Mains Answer Writing - 1 Nov, 2026

GS4

Ethics: Theory

10 marks

What is the concept of a Just War? Discuss the major ethical dilemmas involved in balancing national security with humanitarian considerations during war.

Tips for your answer

  • Distinguish the morality of going to war (jus ad bellum) from ethical conduct during war (jus in bello).
  • Just War Theory, Geneva Conventions, proportionality and Nuremberg Principles.
  • Do not assume that fighting for a just cause makes every military action morally acceptable.

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