399+ General GD topics 2025 (with Answers)

general GD topics

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Here is the list of General GD topics (Group Discussion topics).

  1. The changing nature of warfare
  2. Social Engineering
  3. Can AI replace teachers?
  4. Deinfluencing
  5. Silver economy
  6. Data embassy
  7. Should India allow dual citizenship?
  8. The future of space defence
  9. Doomscrolling
  10. Digital divide
  11. Agriculture 4.0
  12. La Nina
  13. Skill census
  14. Are drones a positive or negative influence on society?
  15. India’s wedding industry
  16. Impact of E-commerce on traditional retail business
  17. Mental health in the Digital age
  18. Deadbots
  19. Sports Tourism
  20. Future of Virtual Reality (VR) in Everyday Life
  21. Food Security
  22. Attention Economy
  23. Storytelling in Marketing
  24. Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)
  25. Importance of Sports
  26. Why does India lag behind in football?
  27. Books vs screens
  28. Sharenting
  29. 70 hour work week – Pros & Cons
  30. Board Exam Twice a Year
  31. Ban on Smartphones in Schools
  32. Titan submersible implosion
  33. Contribution of the Aviation industry to our lives
  34. Clean Tech
  35. Energy Transition
  36. Chandrayaan-3
  37. Green Growth
  38. Adventure Tourism
  39. Medical Tourism
  40. Food wastage
  41. The Future of Banking in India
  42. Rise of Protectionism
  43. Rising heat waves
  44. Celebrity Endorsement of Products
  45. Effect of ChatGPT on Journalism
  46. Biohacking
  47. Thorium for clean unlimited enegry
  48. India-Japan Relations
  49. Buy Now Pay Later
  50. Budget 2023-24
  51. Poverty in India
  52. BharOS
  53. India’s G20 presidency 2023
  54. India-Bangladesh relations
  55. Cyber Warfare
  56. Inclusive Growth
  57. 4-day work week – Pros & Challenges
  58. Nuclear fusion energy
  59. COP 27
  60. Space tourism
  61. Future of fintech in India
  62. Lifestyle for Environment – LiFE
  63. India’s Tourism Industry Post-Covid
  64. India as the world’s 5th largest economy
  65. Effect of Climate Change on Indian Economy
  66. Moonlighting
  67. INS Vikrant
  68. Creator economy
  69. India as a developed country by 2047
  70. India @ 75
  71. Binge-watching
  72. Gender gap
  73. Inflation
  74. Inclusive workplace
  75. Deep Tech startups
  76. Who is to blame for drug usage among youngsters?
  77. Time poverty
  78. Technology addiction
  79. Consistency is the key
  80. Hydrogen vehicles – Pros & Cons
  81. Digital Footprint
  82. The Future of Travel
  83. Is equality a myth?
  84. Technology – The death of Libraries
  85. Future of the Internet
  86. Women in Armed Forces
  87. Fast food culture
  88. Space debris
  89. Is social media making us less social?
  90. Global warming – Causes, Effects & Solutions
  91. Importance of recycling
  92. No one wins in a war
  93. Noise pollution
  94. Should NEET be banned?
  95. Unicorn
  96. Greenwashing
  97. How can we make the internet a safer place?
  98. Are influencers really influencing?
  99. Covid third wave in India
  100. Alternative work arrangements
  101. Role of media in society
  102. Smart farming
  103. AI-driven decision-making – Pros & Cons
  104. Importance of psychological counselling in educational institutions
  105. Solar energy – pros & challenges
  106. Expectation kills happiness
  107. E-voting: Pros & challenges
  108. Life without phone
  109. College should be free for everyone
  110. Digital privacy
  111. COVID-19
  112. Happy employees do a better job
  113. How to improve the standard of sports in India
  114. Teamwork vs Individual work
  115. Use of technology in social movements
  116. Private job vs Government job
  117. Impact of globalization on education
  118. How to prevent floods
  119. Books vs Movies
  120. Carbon tax
  121. Movies breed crime
  122. Digital detox
  123. No two generations can see eye to eye
  124. Peer pressure
  125. OTT vs Theatre
  126. Impact of COVID-19 on mental health
  127. Confidence vs Knowledge
  128. The importance of netiquette in the digital age
  129. Social media influencers – Impact on youth
  130. How can we prevent the next pandemic?
  131. Formal degrees are things of the past
  132. Should junk food be banned?
  133. The Future of Artificial Intelligence
  134. Impact of COVID pandemic on education
  135. The Future of work
  136. Impact of reviews on consumer decisions
  137. Carbon footprint
  138. Good politics is bad economics
  139. Is social media polarising society?
  140. Fame is a double-edged sword
  141. Money or Happiness – Can money make us happy?
  142. Gig economy
  143. Censorship of OTT platforms – Right or Wrong?
  144. Is the United Nations still relevant?
  145. Should anonymity be allowed on the internet?
  146. National Education Policy 2020
  147. Open book exams – Pros, Cons & Challenges
  148. How to create more jobs in rural areas?
  149. The pen is mightier than the sword
  150. E-learning – Pros & Challenges
  151. Work from home – Pros & Cons
  152. Ban on Chinese Apps in India
  153. Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic
  154. Print Media vs Digital Media
  155. Fit India Movement
  156. Disaster Management in India
  157. Is Technology making us less human?
  158. Zero Budget Natural Farming
  159. Coastal security of India
  160. How can India become a superpower?
  161. CPEC
  162. India – Russia relations
  163. Should Cricket be the National game of India?
  164. Should political parties be brought under RTI Act?
  165. Factors that contributed to the growth of MNCs
  166. Does “NOTA” option in elections really make sense?
  167. Are corporate jobs a new form of slavery?
  168. Consumerism and Middle class
  169. How can the standard of people below the poverty line be raised?
  170. Facebook vs LinkedIn
  171. 75% attendance is too much for engineering students
  172. Is cricket an overrated sport in India?
  173. Impact of Crony capitalism on India
  174. Higher Education in India
  175. Nationalism vs Regionalism
  176. BRICS
  177. Plastic ban: Economy vs Environment
  178. Bad bank – Is it a good idea?
  179. Placement scenario in India
  180. Is nuclear disarmament mandatory to achieve World Peace?
  181. Should Non-IT students be allowed for IT jobs?
  182. Does India need ‘National Commission for Men’?
  183. Can Artificial intelligence replace Human intelligence?
  184. Retirement Homes – Pros & Cons
  185. Criminalization of politics
  186. Democracy vs Monarchy
  187. How to lessen losses of Air India?
  188. Which one is more important – Creativity or Knowledge?
  189. Who serves the country most – Teacher or Solider?
  190. Status of women in India
  191. Gender Equality in the workplace
  192. Should Physical Education be made compulsory in schools?
  193. The menace of Eve-teasing
  194. India-US relations
  195. India’s role in its neighboring countries
  196. Is internet curbing creativity?
  197. Is the concept of non-violence still applicable?
  198. Effects of video games on well-being
  199. Ethical manager vs Effective manager
  200. Are celebrities treated unfairly by media?
  201. Corporate Social Responsibility – Charity or Marketing gimmick?
  202. Can celebrities make good politicians?
  203. Are Leaders born or made?
  204. Technocrats should not become bureaucrats
  205. Millennial Voters – Can they decide the future of India?
  206. Coaching centers are destroying education
  207. Youth empowerment is necessary for any country’s development. According to you what should India focus on, for Youth empowerment?
  208. Modernisation of armed forces
  209. Who is the true ally of India?
  210. India is a fast developing country. Despite this, people at the bottom are not benefiting of it. In your view, what is the reason behind it?
  211. The Future of Cryptocurrencies
  212. Should artistic expression be monitored by law?
  213. Impact of News channels on society
  214. Is India ready for 5G?
  215. Open economy – Role of MNCs in India
  216. Traffic problems in India
  217. Is war the best way to solve international disputes?
  218. EVMs vs Paper Ballots
  219. Mental illness in India
  220. India’s fight against Terrorism | Pulwama Terror attacks
  221. Plastic Money – Advantages & Disadvantages
  222. The Fall of Facebook
  223. Recapitalization of Banks
  224. Challenges in the IT industry
  225. How can we reduce wealth gap between Rich & Poor?
  226. Censorship of Web series – Pros & Cons
  227. Information overload – GD Topic
  228. Affordable Healthcare in India
  229. If Third World War happens, what will be the possible reason behind it?
  230. Role of India in United Nations
  231. Universal Basic Income – Pros & Cons
  232. G20 – GD Topic
  233. Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill – GD Topic
  234. Should Aadhaar be made mandatory?
  235. Should Fintech firms and Banks be collaborated?
  236. Innovation vs Invention – What is more important?
  237. Impact of Technology on jobs
  238. What is the biggest problem that India is facing?
  239. The menace of Trolling
  240. Can women be in combat roles?
  241. Gene-edited babies project – Pros & Cons
  242. How to solve the issue of pending cases in Indian courts
  243. Industrial Revolution 4.0
  244. Movies encourage social evils
  245. Blockchain Technology – Pros & Cons
  246. Data is the new Oil
  247. #MeToo – GD Topic
  248. Detention policy – Pros & Cons
  249. Right to be forgotten
  250. News channels – Breaking rules to give Breaking news
  251. Live-in relationships in India
  252. End of Globalization
  253. Joint family vs Nuclear family
  254. Impact of falling rupee on Indian economy
  255. Child marriages in India
  256. Should Delhi be given statehood?
  257. Social Media – Impact on human behavior and society
  258. Co-education (Mixed gender education) – Pros & Cons
  259. One year of GST
  260. Interlinking of rivers – Pros & Cons
  261. Plastic Pollution
  262. Should street food be banned?
  263. Public perception of the Police – How can it be improved?
  264. Digital Revolution – Pros & Cons
  265. Water scarcity in India
  266. Do brands rule our lives?
  267. US-China Trade war – Impact on USA, China & other countries
  268. Portrayal of women in Indian cinema
  269. Should there be a ban on Bandhs?
  270. Allowing Ayurveda, Homeopathy doctors to practice Modern medicine – Pros & Cons
  271. Compulsory Yoga in schools – Pros and Cons
  272. Will artificial intelligence take away jobs?
  273. Should the rich and wealthy in India be taxed more?
  274. Is there a need to curb the mushrooming of private coaching institutes?
  275. Should India sign CTBT & NPT ?
  276. Light pollution – A new threat
  277. Are we forgetting our seven Sisters?
  278. Despite a large population, India lacks knowledge power
  279. Is Indian culture decaying?
  280. Use of Renewable energy in India
  281. Son of the Soil approach in recruitment – Good or Bad?
  282. Does Nepotism exist in Bollywood?
  283. Do small companies have more harmony?
  284. Job vs Entrepreneurship
  285. Rise of Patanjali – Marketing lessons to learn
  286. Indiscriminate Tourism will lead to environmental damage
  287. MBAs do not make good business leaders
  288. Rising stalking cases – Where is the problem?
  289. Why is India one of the biggest defence equipment importer?
  290. Involving Army in civil tasks – Right or Wrong?
  291. Cauvery River Dispute
  292. One Rank One Pension – Advantages and Disadvantages
  293. Does corporate world promote entrepreneurship?
  294. FDI in retail – Boon or Bane?
  295. Space exploration or poverty eradication – where should we spend money?
  296. Trial by Media – Pros and Cons
  297. City vs Village
  298. Should mobile phones be allowed in schools & colleges?
  299. How can tourism be improved?
  300. Can the world economy bank upon India for growth?
  301. Should ‘Right to Privacy’ have limits?
  302. Should ‘Freedom of expression’ have limits?
  303. Startup India Standup India : Success or Failure?
  304. Are women better managers than men?
  305. Is Technology creating income inequalities?
  306. Status of sports in India
  307. Should Beauty pageants be banned?
  308. Right to Education: Success or Failure?
  309. Impact of ‘Internet of Things (IoT)’ on our lives
  310. Is India ready for Electric cars?
  311. Should Driverless cars be allowed in India?
  312. Is Globalization a threat to Indian Culture?
  313. Aadhaar-Mobile linking – Good or Bad?
  314. Should ‘Group Discussion’ be compulsory in the hiring process?
  315. Fake News – Impact on society
  316. Delhi’s Odd-Even Rule : a success?
  317. Should India adopt two time zones?
  318. Impact of Technology on Banking sector
  319. Impact of Video games on youth
  320. Role of engineers in disaster management
  321. Is MBA a rat race?
  322. Child labour in India
  323. Artificial intelligence (AI) – Pros & Cons
  324. Human Gene editing – Good or Bad?
  325. Brexit – Pros and Cons
  326. Big Data – Pros & Cons
  327. Bullet trains in india – Is it a right step?
  328. NEET – Pros & Cons
  329. Make in India
  330. Hard Work vs Smart Work
  331. Impact of movies on youth
  332. How to eliminate the threat of Nuclear war?
  333. Green Card reforms – Beneficial for Indians?
  334. Drug menace – How to fight with it?
  335. Will India emerge as a superpower in the near future?
  336. How to tackle Naxalism?
  337. Is censorship of movies an outdated concept?
  338. India’s population growth
  339. Should Hindi be the National language of India?
  340. Why are many startups failing in India?
  341. Should the Internet be censored?
  342. Tightening H-1B visa rules – Is it Fair?
  343. Are Men silent sufferers in this modern world?
  344. How can we deal with increasing Cyber Crimes?
  345. Should stray animals be killed?
  346. Is it time to replace Mahatma Gandhi’s picture on Indian currency notes?
  347. Can India turn ‘Brain Drain’ into ‘Brain Gain’?
  348. Indian Business Schools – Are they really effective?
  349. Unique identification number for every Indian
  350. Should women be encouraged to work in night shifts?
  351. Should Homeschooling be encouraged in India?
  352. Should Uniforms be mandatory in schools?
  353. Social networking in our lives
  354. Role of digitization in banking
  355. Is India prepared enough to handle cyber attacks?
  356. Should Chinese products be banned in India?
  357. Free WiFi Spots – Beneficial or not?
  358. Is online piracy inevitable?
  359. How can we stop ‘Honor Killings’?
  360. Will E-commerce dominate physical stores?
  361. Population explosion – boon or bane?
  362. Should mother tongue be the medium of instruction in schools?
  363. Is Technology rising Unemployment rates?
  364. AFSPA
  365. Mobile towers in residential areas – harmful or not?
  366. Is hosting Olympics good for the host country?
  367. Future of Sports in India
  368. Love Marriage vs Arranged Marriage
  369. Does Censor Board need to be reformed?
  370. Is IPL a boon or bane for Indian cricket?
  371. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan – How far was it successful?
  372. Do business and ethics go hand in hand?
  373. Alcohol Ban – Pros and Cons
  374. Paperless office – could it be a reality?
  375. Eastern vs Western- which parenting style is better?
  376. Should attendance be made compulsory for students?
  377. Specialization vs Generalization
  378. Youth in Politics
  379. Smart Cities Mission – Benefits & Challenges
  380. Net neutrality
  381. Should death penalty be abolished?
  382. Demographic Dividend in India
  383. Should zoos be abolished?
  384. Women Empowerment in India
  385. Present Education System in India
  386. Generation Gap
  387. E-waste management
  388. Relevance of Gandhi in modern world.
  389. Social networking sites – Boon or Bane?
  390. Genetically modified products – Boon or bane?
  391. Are Big Dams Necessary?
  392. Is the Patents Bill Good for India?
  393. Is dependence on computers a good thing?
  394. Internet – boon or bane?
  395. Brain drain has to be stopped
  396. Role of UN in Peace keeping.
  397. What can we do to eradicate poverty?
  398. Age and Youth: Experience And Young Talent
  399. Should Water Resources Be Nationalized?
  400. Private Educational Institutions – Good or Bad?
  401. Multinational Companies: Are they devils in disguise?
  402. Nuclear Energy in India – Boon or Bane?
  403. Should euthanasia / mercy killing be legalized?
  404. E-Learning: A substitute for classroom learning?
  405. Is Globalization Really Necessary?
  406. Bullet for bullet – Is it a right policy?
  407. Commercialization of health care – Good or Bad?
  408. Media is a mixed blessing
  409. Balance between Profession and Family
  410. Examination – Has it killed Education?
  411. How is global media influencing our culture?
  412. Are Advertisements beneficial or not?
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