136+ GD topics on Social issues (with Answers) of 2026

gd topics on social issues

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Here is the list of group discussion topics on social issues.

  1. A world more connected, yet more lonely
  2. Should social media have age restrictions?
  3. Have we become overly reliant on external validation?
  4. The changing nature of warfare
  5. Social Engineering
  6. Deinfluencing
  7. COP-28
  8. Social Security Net
  9. Sustainable Development Goals
  10. Effects of income inequality and poverty on society
  11. Effect of ChatGPT on Journalism
  12. The gender unemployment gap in India
  13. How will 2022 shape 2023?
  14. The changing landscape of education
  15. Blue Economy
  16. Inclusive Growth
  17. 4-day work week – Pros & Challenges
  18. Effect of Climate Change on Indian Economy
  19. India as a developed country by 2047
  20. Gender gap
  21. Who is to blame for drug usage among youngsters?
  22. Technology addiction
  23. War crimes
  24. Fast food culture
  25. Role of media in society
  26. Raising the age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years – Pros & Cons
  27. Gender in politics
  28. Global Refugee crisis
  29. Urbanization: challenges and remedies
  30. Community kitchens – Pros & Challenges
  31. Use of technology in social movements
  32. Movies breed crime
  33. Post-Covid world
  34. Social media influencers – Impact on youth
  35. Impact of COVID pandemic on education
  36. The Future of work
  37. Is social media polarising society?
  38. Should anonymity be allowed on the internet?
  39. Work from home – Pros & Cons
  40. Disaster Management in India
  41. Higher Education in India
  42. Nationalism vs Regionalism
  43. Does India need ‘National Commission for Men’?
  44. Retirement Homes – Pros & Cons
  45. Should Physical Education be made compulsory in schools?
  46. The menace of Eve-teasing
  47. Are celebrities treated unfairly by media?
  48. Youth empowerment is necessary for any country’s development. According to you what should India focus on, for Youth empowerment?
  49. Should artistic expression be monitored by law?
  50. How can we reduce wealth gap between Rich & Poor?
  51. Information overload – GD Topic
  52. Should Military training be made compulsory for all in India?
  53. Freebie politics in India
  54. Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill – GD Topic
  55. Should adultery be criminalized?
  56. The menace of Trolling
  57. How to solve the issue of pending cases in Indian courts
  58. Movies encourage social evils
  59. #MeToo – GD Topic
  60. Decriminalization of Homosexuality – Road ahead for LGBTQ community of India
  61. Live-in relationships in India
  62. End of Globalization
  63. Joint family vs Nuclear family
  64. Child marriages in India
  65. Social Media – Impact on human behavior and society
  66. Co-education (Mixed gender education) – Pros & Cons
  67. Public perception of the Police – How can it be improved?
  68. Digital Revolution – Pros & Cons
  69. Can ‘Death penalty’ deter child rapes?
  70. Portrayal of women in Indian cinema
  71. Compulsory Yoga in schools – Pros and Cons
  72. Son of the Soil approach in recruitment – Good or Bad?
  73. Are CCTV cameras in public places effective or just an invasion of privacy?
  74. Does Nepotism exist in Bollywood?
  75. Job vs Entrepreneurship
  76. Indiscriminate Tourism will lead to environmental damage
  77. Rising stalking cases – Where is the problem?
  78. City vs Village
  79. Trial by Media – Pros and Cons
  80. Should mobile phones be allowed in schools & colleges?
  81. How can tourism be improved?
  82. Should ‘Freedom of expression’ have limits?
  83. Are women better managers than men?
  84. Is Technology creating income inequalities?
  85. Should Beauty pageants be banned?
  86. Right to Education: Success or Failure?
  87. Is Globalization a threat to Indian Culture?
  88. Fake News – Impact on society
  89. Unemployment in India
  90. Impact of Video games on youth
  91. Child labour in India
  92. Impact of movies on youth
  93. Drug menace – How to fight with it?
  94. India’s population growth
  95. Why is Norway the world’s happiest country?
  96. Why is India unhappy? – World Happiness Report
  97. Cap on wedding expenditure – Is it fair?
  98. Can World Peace be achieved?
  99. Are Men silent sufferers in this modern world?
  100. How can we deal with increasing Cyber Crimes?
  101. Should stray animals be killed?
  102. Can India turn ‘Brain Drain’ into ‘Brain Gain’?
  103. Should women be encouraged to work in night shifts?
  104. Should Homeschooling be encouraged in India?
  105. Impact of Social Media on youth
  106. Student Suicides – What are the deep rooted problems?
  107. Population explosion – boon or bane?
  108. Should Fathers be given Paternity Leave?
  109. How can slums be improved?
  110. Love Marriage vs Arranged Marriage
  111. Is Reservation for women justified?
  112. Alcohol Ban – Pros and Cons
  113. Should attempt to suicide be decriminalized?
  114. Should death penalty be abolished?
  115. Should Homosexuality be legalized?
  116. Demographic Dividend in India
  117. Should zoos be abolished?
  118. Women Empowerment in India
  119. Role of NGOs in India
  120. Generation Gap
  121. Social networking sites – Boon or Bane?
  122. How to deal with international terrorism?
  123. Are we serious about saving Wildlife and Environment?
  124. Brain drain has to be stopped
  125. What can we do to eradicate poverty?
  126. Private Educational Institutions – Good or Bad?
  127. Is Globalization Really Necessary?
  128. Commercialization of health care – Good or Bad?
  129. Media is a mixed blessing
  130. Balance between Profession and Family
  131. How is global media influencing our culture?

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1 Comment

  1. Ishag

    Thanks. I will be on fellow
    Can you write more topics for discussion in general practice for English?

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