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