399+ General GD topics 2026 (with Answers)

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

  1. Is privacy becoming a luxury?
  2. Does hard work always beat talent?
  3. What can startups learn from CRED?
  4. Nutritional gap
  5. Microshifting
  6. Vibe coding
  7. Have we become overly reliant on external validation?
  8. The changing nature of warfare
  9. Social Engineering
  10. Can AI replace teachers?
  11. Deinfluencing
  12. Silver economy
  13. Data embassy
  14. The future of space defence
  15. Doomscrolling
  16. Digital divide
  17. Agriculture 4.0
  18. La Nina
  19. Skill census
  20. Are drones a positive or negative influence on society?
  21. India’s wedding industry
  22. Impact of E-commerce on traditional retail business
  23. Mental health in the Digital age
  24. Deadbots
  25. Sports Tourism
  26. Future of Virtual Reality (VR) in Everyday Life
  27. Food Security
  28. Attention Economy
  29. Storytelling in Marketing
  30. Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)
  31. Importance of Sports
  32. Books vs screens
  33. Sharenting
  34. 70 hour work week – Pros & Cons
  35. Board Exam Twice a Year
  36. Ban on Smartphones in Schools
  37. Titan submersible implosion
  38. Contribution of the Aviation industry to our lives
  39. Clean Tech
  40. Energy Transition
  41. Chandrayaan-3
  42. Green Growth
  43. Adventure Tourism
  44. Medical Tourism
  45. Food wastage
  46. The Future of Banking in India
  47. Rise of Protectionism
  48. Rising heat waves
  49. Celebrity Endorsement of Products
  50. Effect of ChatGPT on Journalism
  51. Biohacking
  52. Thorium for clean unlimited enegry
  53. Buy Now Pay Later
  54. Budget 2023-24
  55. BharOS
  56. Cyber Warfare
  57. Inclusive Growth
  58. 4-day work week – Pros & Challenges
  59. Nuclear fusion energy
  60. COP 27
  61. Space tourism
  62. Future of fintech in India
  63. Lifestyle for Environment – LiFE
  64. India’s Tourism Industry Post-Covid
  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. 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. Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic
  152. Print Media vs Digital Media
  153. Disaster Management in India
  154. Is Technology making us less human?
  155. Zero Budget Natural Farming
  156. How can India become a superpower?
  157. Should Cricket be the National game of India?
  158. Should political parties be brought under RTI Act?
  159. Factors that contributed to the growth of MNCs
  160. Are corporate jobs a new form of slavery?
  161. Consumerism and Middle class
  162. How can the standard of people below the poverty line be raised?
  163. Facebook vs LinkedIn
  164. 75% attendance is too much for engineering students
  165. Is cricket an overrated sport in India?
  166. Impact of Crony capitalism on India
  167. Higher Education in India
  168. Nationalism vs Regionalism
  169. BRICS
  170. Plastic ban: Economy vs Environment
  171. Bad bank – Is it a good idea?
  172. Is nuclear disarmament mandatory to achieve World Peace?
  173. Should Non-IT students be allowed for IT jobs?
  174. Does India need ‘National Commission for Men’?
  175. Can Artificial intelligence replace Human intelligence?
  176. Retirement Homes – Pros & Cons
  177. Criminalization of politics
  178. Democracy vs Monarchy
  179. Which one is more important – Creativity or Knowledge?
  180. Who serves the country most – Teacher or Solider?
  181. Gender Equality in the workplace
  182. Should Physical Education be made compulsory in schools?
  183. The menace of Eve-teasing
  184. Is internet curbing creativity?
  185. Is the concept of non-violence still applicable?
  186. Effects of video games on well-being
  187. Ethical manager vs Effective manager
  188. Are celebrities treated unfairly by media?
  189. Corporate Social Responsibility – Charity or Marketing gimmick?
  190. Can celebrities make good politicians?
  191. Are Leaders born or made?
  192. Technocrats should not become bureaucrats
  193. Millennial Voters – Can they decide the future of India?
  194. Coaching centers are destroying education
  195. Youth empowerment is necessary for any country’s development. According to you what should India focus on, for Youth empowerment?
  196. Modernisation of armed forces
  197. 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?
  198. The Future of Cryptocurrencies
  199. Should artistic expression be monitored by law?
  200. Impact of News channels on society
  201. Open economy – Role of MNCs in India
  202. Traffic problems in India
  203. Is war the best way to solve international disputes?
  204. EVMs vs Paper Ballots
  205. Plastic Money – Advantages & Disadvantages
  206. The Fall of Facebook
  207. Recapitalization of Banks
  208. Challenges in the IT industry
  209. How can we reduce wealth gap between Rich & Poor?
  210. Censorship of Web series – Pros & Cons
  211. Information overload – GD Topic
  212. Affordable Healthcare in India
  213. If Third World War happens, what will be the possible reason behind it?
  214. Role of India in United Nations
  215. Universal Basic Income – Pros & Cons
  216. G20 – GD Topic
  217. Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill – GD Topic
  218. Should Fintech firms and Banks be collaborated?
  219. Innovation vs Invention – What is more important?
  220. Impact of Technology on jobs
  221. The menace of Trolling
  222. Can women be in combat roles?
  223. Gene-edited babies project – Pros & Cons
  224. How to solve the issue of pending cases in Indian courts
  225. Industrial Revolution 4.0
  226. Movies encourage social evils
  227. Blockchain Technology – Pros & Cons
  228. Data is the new Oil
  229. #MeToo – GD Topic
  230. Detention policy – Pros & Cons
  231. Right to be forgotten
  232. News channels – Breaking rules to give Breaking news
  233. Live-in relationships in India
  234. End of Globalization
  235. Joint family vs Nuclear family
  236. Child marriages in India
  237. Social Media – Impact on human behavior and society
  238. Co-education (Mixed gender education) – Pros & Cons
  239. One year of GST
  240. Interlinking of rivers – Pros & Cons
  241. Plastic Pollution
  242. Should street food be banned?
  243. Public perception of the Police – How can it be improved?
  244. Digital Revolution – Pros & Cons
  245. Water scarcity in India
  246. Do brands rule our lives?
  247. US-China Trade war – Impact on USA, China & other countries
  248. Portrayal of women in Indian cinema
  249. Should there be a ban on Bandhs?
  250. Compulsory Yoga in schools – Pros and Cons
  251. Will artificial intelligence take away jobs?
  252. Should the rich and wealthy in India be taxed more?
  253. Is there a need to curb the mushrooming of private coaching institutes?
  254. Light pollution – A new threat
  255. Use of Renewable energy in India
  256. Son of the Soil approach in recruitment – Good or Bad?
  257. Does Nepotism exist in Bollywood?
  258. Do small companies have more harmony?
  259. Job vs Entrepreneurship
  260. Indiscriminate Tourism will lead to environmental damage
  261. MBAs do not make good business leaders
  262. Rising stalking cases – Where is the problem?
  263. Why is India one of the biggest defence equipment importer?
  264. Involving Army in civil tasks – Right or Wrong?
  265. One Rank One Pension – Advantages and Disadvantages
  266. Does corporate world promote entrepreneurship?
  267. FDI in retail – Boon or Bane?
  268. Space exploration or poverty eradication – where should we spend money?
  269. City vs Village
  270. Trial by Media – Pros and Cons
  271. Should mobile phones be allowed in schools & colleges?
  272. How can tourism be improved?
  273. Can the world economy bank upon India for growth?
  274. Should ‘Right to Privacy’ have limits?
  275. Should ‘Freedom of expression’ have limits?
  276. Startup India Standup India : Success or Failure?
  277. Are women better managers than men?
  278. Is Technology creating income inequalities?
  279. Status of sports in India
  280. Should Beauty pageants be banned?
  281. Right to Education: Success or Failure?
  282. Impact of ‘Internet of Things (IoT)’ on our lives
  283. Is India ready for Electric cars?
  284. Should Driverless cars be allowed in India?
  285. Is Globalization a threat to Indian Culture?
  286. Should ‘Group Discussion’ be compulsory in the hiring process?
  287. Fake News – Impact on society
  288. Should India adopt two time zones?
  289. Impact of Technology on Banking sector
  290. Impact of Video games on youth
  291. Role of engineers in disaster management
  292. Is MBA a rat race?
  293. Child labour in India
  294. Artificial intelligence (AI) – Pros & Cons
  295. Human Gene editing – Good or Bad?
  296. Brexit – Pros and Cons
  297. Big Data – Pros & Cons
  298. Bullet trains in india – Is it a right step?
  299. NEET – Pros & Cons
  300. Make in India
  301. Hard Work vs Smart Work
  302. Impact of movies on youth
  303. How to eliminate the threat of Nuclear war?
  304. Green Card reforms – Beneficial for Indians?
  305. Drug menace – How to fight with it?
  306. Will India emerge as a superpower in the near future?
  307. Is censorship of movies an outdated concept?
  308. India’s population growth
  309. Why are many startups failing in India?
  310. Should the Internet be censored?
  311. Tightening H-1B visa rules – Is it Fair?
  312. Are Men silent sufferers in this modern world?
  313. How can we deal with increasing Cyber Crimes?
  314. Should stray animals be killed?
  315. Can India turn ‘Brain Drain’ into ‘Brain Gain’?
  316. Indian Business Schools – Are they really effective?
  317. Should women be encouraged to work in night shifts?
  318. Should Homeschooling be encouraged in India?
  319. Should Uniforms be mandatory in schools?
  320. Social networking in our lives
  321. Role of digitization in banking
  322. Is India prepared enough to handle cyber attacks?
  323. Free WiFi Spots – Beneficial or not?
  324. Is online piracy inevitable?
  325. Will E-commerce dominate physical stores?
  326. Population explosion – boon or bane?
  327. Should mother tongue be the medium of instruction in schools?
  328. Is Technology rising Unemployment rates?
  329. Mobile towers in residential areas – harmful or not?
  330. Is hosting Olympics good for the host country?
  331. Future of Sports in India
  332. Love Marriage vs Arranged Marriage
  333. Does Censor Board need to be reformed?
  334. Is IPL a boon or bane for Indian cricket?
  335. Do business and ethics go hand in hand?
  336. Alcohol Ban – Pros and Cons
  337. Paperless office – could it be a reality?
  338. Eastern vs Western- which parenting style is better?
  339. Should attendance be made compulsory for students?
  340. Specialization vs Generalization
  341. Youth in Politics
  342. Smart Cities Mission – Benefits & Challenges
  343. Net neutrality
  344. Should death penalty be abolished?
  345. Demographic Dividend in India
  346. Should zoos be abolished?
  347. Women Empowerment in India
  348. Present Education System in India
  349. Generation Gap
  350. E-waste management
  351. Relevance of Gandhi in modern world.
  352. Social networking sites – Boon or Bane?
  353. Genetically modified products – Boon or bane?
  354. Are Big Dams Necessary?
  355. Is the Patents Bill Good for India?
  356. Is dependence on computers a good thing?
  357. Internet – boon or bane?
  358. Brain drain has to be stopped
  359. Role of UN in Peace keeping.
  360. What can we do to eradicate poverty?
  361. Age and Youth: Experience And Young Talent
  362. Should Water Resources Be Nationalized?
  363. Private Educational Institutions – Good or Bad?
  364. Multinational Companies: Are they devils in disguise?
  365. Nuclear Energy in India – Boon or Bane?
  366. Should euthanasia / mercy killing be legalized?
  367. E-Learning: A substitute for classroom learning?
  368. Is Globalization Really Necessary?
  369. Bullet for bullet – Is it a right policy?
  370. Commercialization of health care – Good or Bad?
  371. Media is a mixed blessing
  372. Balance between Profession and Family
  373. Examination – Has it killed Education?
  374. How is global media influencing our culture?
  375. Are Advertisements beneficial or not?
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