399+ General GD topics 2025 (with Answers)

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

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