399+ General GD topics 2025 (with Answers)

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

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