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1. The rise of the Gig economy

2. Censorship of OTT platforms – Right or Wrong?
3. Is the United Nations still relevant?
4. Should anonymity be allowed on the internet?
5. Farm Bills 2020 – Pros, Cons & Challenges
6. Green Jobs are essential for sustainable development
7. National Recruitment Agency – Pros & Challenges
8. National Education Policy 2020
9. Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan
10. Open book exams – Pros, Cons & Challenges
11. National Health ID – Pros, Cons & Challenges
12. How to create more jobs in rural areas?
13. How to revive Indian economy?
14. The pen is mightier than the sword
15. E-learning – Pros & Challenges
16. Do deadlines destroy creativity?
17. Private trains in India – Benefits & Challenges
18. Work from home – Pros & Cons
19. How will 2020 shape 2021?
20. Ban on Chinese Apps in India
21. Lessons for the world from COVID-19 pandemic
22. Impact of Coronavirus/COVID-19 on Environment
23. How prepared is India to tackle the COVID-19 outbreak?
24. Impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on Global economy
25. Union Budget – 2020-21
26. Print Media vs Digital Media
27. RBI’s surplus transfer to the government
28. Fit India Movement
29. Can India become a $5 trillion economy by 2024?
30. Controversy as a marketing strategy
31. Bifurcation of Jammu & Kashmir
32. Crisis in the Automobile Industry
33. Disaster Management in India
34. Is Technology making us less human?
35. UAPA (Amendment) Bill, 2019
36. Zero Budget Natural Farming

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37. Union Budget – 2019-20

38. Doubling of Farmers’ Income by 2022 – How can India achieve this?
39. Coastal security of India
40. How can India become a superpower?
41. Syrian crisis
42. CPEC
43. Data Localisation – Benefits & Challenges
44. Referendums strengthen democracy
45. Circular economy is the key to sustainable development
46. How can we utilize technology to tackle Financial crimes?
47. India – Russia relations
48. Can illiterates be given driving licenses?
49. Electric vehicles in India
50. Should Cricket be the National game of India?
51. Should political parties be brought under RTI Act?
52. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
53. Changing relation between India and Bangladesh
54. Factors that contributed to the growth of MNCs
55. ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy
56. BIMSTEC
57. Does “NOTA” option in elections really make sense?
58. Major challenges for the Modi government 2.0
59. Are corporate jobs a new form of slavery?
60. Blood is thicker than water – Abstract GD topic
61. Mechanisms adopted to combat terrorism
62. India – Iran Relations
63. Should Andhra Pradesh be given Special Category Status?
64. Consumerism and Middle class
65. How can the standard of people below the poverty line be raised?
66. Facebook vs LinkedIn
67. Defence Budget 2019-20
68. 75% attendance is too much for engineering students
69. Should Bihar be given Special category status?
70. Is cricket an overrated sport in India?
71. Impact of Crony capitalism on India
72. Higher Education in India
73. Nationalism vs Regionalism
74. India-France Relations

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75. BRICS
76. Plastic ban: Economy vs Environment
77. Bad bank – Is it a good idea?
78. Placement scenario in India
79. Is nuclear disarmament mandatory to achieve World Peace?
80. Why Indian PSUs are in losses?
81. Nuclear waste management
82. Should Non-IT students be allowed for IT jobs?
83. Fixed pay vs Variable pay
84. Does India need ‘National Commission for Men’?
85. Can Artificial intelligence replace Human intelligence?
86. Retirement Homes – Pros & Cons
87. Criminalization of politics
88. Democracy vs Monarchy
89. The world does not need religion
90. How to lessen losses of Air India?
91. National Register of Citizens – Merits & Demerits
92. Money is honey
93. Which one is more important – Creativity or Knowledge?
94. Who serves the country most – Teacher or Solider?
95. Is Stock Market similar to gambling?
96. Status of women in India
97. Abrogation of Article 370
98. Gender Equality in the workplace
99. Role of ethics in business
100. Knowledge based economy is important to achieve the economic boom of India
101. Mission Shakti – India’s Anti-satellite missile test
102. Should Physical Education be made compulsory in schools?
103. The menace of Eve-teasing
104. India-US relations
105. Jet Airways Crisis
106. India’s role in its neighboring countries
107. Is internet curbing creativity?
108. Is the concept of non-violence still applicable?
109. Effects of video games on well-being
110. Ethical manager vs Effective manager
111. Are celebrities treated unfairly by media?
112. Corporate Social Responsibility – Charity or Marketing gimmick?

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113. Can celebrities make good politicians?

114. Are Leaders born or made?
115. Technocrats should not become bureaucrats
116. “America First” Policy : Good or bad for World Geopolitics?
117. Millennial Voters – Can they decide the future of India?
118. Coaching centers are destroying education
119. India has a long coastal line. Is it an advantage or Liability?
120. Elections in India – 2019
121. Youth empowerment is necessary for any country’s development. According to you
what should India focus on, for Youth empowerment?
122. India’s E-commerce policy – Impact on E-commerce industry
123. India – Pakistan relations
124. Freedom of Press in India
125. Big Data and Information Privacy – A future challenge
126. Modernisation of armed forces
127. India’s foreign policy
128. Who is the true ally of India?
129. 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?
130. Coalition politics in India
131. The Future of Cryptocurrencies
132. Should artistic expression be monitored by law?
133. NYAY – Can it eliminate poverty?
134. Impact of News channels on society
135. India-China relations
136. Black or Grey – Abstract GD Topic
137. Moody’s rating upgrade – Impact on India’s economy
138. Sustainable development hampers industrial progress
139. Is India ready for 5G?
140. Open economy – Role of MNCs in India
141. Traffic problems in India
142. Is war the best way to solve international disputes?
143. Roots & wings – Abstract GD topic
144. EVMs vs Paper Ballots
145. How to crack Group Discussion?
146. Should public sector banks be privatized?
147. Mental illness in India
148. India’s fight against Terrorism | Pulwama Terror attacks

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149. Plastic Money – Merits & Demerits

150. The Fall of Facebook
151. Recapitalization of Banks
152. 5 years of Modi government
153. Walls are dead – Abstract GD Topic
154. Challenges in the IT industry
155. How can we reduce wealth gap between Rich & Poor?
156. Interim Budget 2019 – Analysis
157. Brexit – Impact on India?
158. Censorship of Web series – Pros & Cons
159. Information overload – GD Topic
160. Should Military training be made compulsory for all in India?
161. Famous or Important – Abstract GD Topic
162. Citizenship (Amendment) Bill
163. Might is always right
164. 10% Quota for Economically weaker people in General Category – Good or Bad?
165. Affordable Healthcare in India
166. Insolvency and bankruptcy code
167. If Third World War happens, what will be the possible reason behind it?
168. Freebie politics in India
169. Role of India in United Nations
170. Universal Basic Income – Pros & Cons
171. G20 – GD Topic
172. Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill – GD Topic
173. Should Aadhaar be made mandatory?
174. Should Fintech firms and Banks be collaborated?
175. Innovation vs Invention – What is more important?
176. Is RBI’s Autonomy Under Threat?
177. Impact of Technology on jobs
178. What is the biggest problem that India is facing?
179. Unemployment Allowance – Pros & Cons
180. Should adultery be criminalised?
181. Fugitive Economic Offenders Act
182. The menace of Trolling
183. Can women be in combat roles?
184. Gene-edited babies project – Pros & Cons
185. How to solve the issue of pending cases in Indian courts
186. Should organ donation be made compulsory?

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187. Does India really need more big statues?

188. Industrial Revolution 4.0
189. Markets are found not created
190. Movies encourage social evils
191. RBI Vs Govt
192. Should reservations be based on economic status?
193. Blockchain Technology – Pros & Cons
194. Pink – Abstract GD Topic
195. Statue of unity – GD Topic
196. Ayushman Bharat – Will it achieve Universal Health coverage in India?
197. Data is the new Oil
198. Sabarimala verdict – Progressive OR a threat to traditions?
199. #MeToo – GD Topic
200. Success – GD Topic
201. Decriminalization of Homosexuality – Road ahead for LGBTQ community of India
202. Should Article 35A be abolished?
203. Detention policy – Pros & Cons
204. Right to be forgotten
205. Imran Khan as Pakistan’s Prime Minister – Impact on Indo-Pak relations
206. News channels – Breaking rules to give Breaking news
207. Live-in relationships in India
208. End of Globalization
209. 4 years of Modi government
210. Joint family vs Nuclear family
211. Mob lynchings in India
212. Impact of falling rupee on Indian economy
213. Child marriages in India
214. Should Delhi be given statehood?
215. Democracy in India – Success or Failure?
216. Social Media – Impact on human behavior and society
217. India-US relations – Impact of Trump
218. Co-education (Mixed gender education) – Pros & Cons
219. One year of GST
220. Interlinking of rivers – Pros & Cons
221. Relevance of WTO in today’s global scenario
222. Plastic Pollution
223. Should street food be banned?
224. Facebook – Cambridge Analytica data scandal

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225. EU’s GDPR – Impact on India

226. Public perception of the Police – How can it be improved?
227. Flipkart-Walmart deal – Impact on India
228. Digital Revolution – Pros & Cons
229. Should Pornographic content be banned?
230. US withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal – Impact on India
231. High fuel prices in India – What are the causes?
232. Freedom is a myth
233. Water scarcity in India
234. Do brands rule our lives?
235. Can ‘Death penalty’ deter child rapes?
236. Exam paper leaks – How to restore trust in the Indian education system?
237. SC/ST Act
238. US-China Trade war – Impact on USA, China & other countries
239. Portrayal of women in Indian cinema
240. Should there be a ban on Bandhs?
241. Who have more chances of winning 2019 Lok Sabha elections?
242. Private Universities in India – Pros and Cons
243. How can banks prevent Nirav Modi-Like scams?
244. Budget 2018-19 – Analysis
245. 50+ Easy topics for Group Discussion – 2020 (with Answers)
246. Door – Abstract GD Topic
247. Allowing Ayurveda, Homeopathy doctors to practice Modern medicine – Pros & Cons
248. 7th pay commission – Pros & Cons
249. Compulsory Yoga in schools – Pros and Cons
250. Is ‘NITI Ayog’ a success?
251. Will artificial intelligence take away jobs?
252. Should the rich and wealthy in India be taxed more?
253. Triple Talaq Law
254. Impact of Brexit on Indian Economy
255. Is there a need to curb the mushrooming of private coaching institutes?
256. Should India sign CTBT & NPT ?
257. Light pollution – A new threat
258. Zero – Abstract GD Topic
259. Are we forgetting our seven Sisters?
260. Despite a large population, India lacks knowledge power
261. Dot – Abstract GD Topic
262. Do Indian workplaces treat sexual harassment cases seriously?

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263. Is Indian culture decaying?

264. Use of Renewable energy in India
265. Son of the Soil approach in recruitment – Good or Bad?
266. Are CCTV cameras in public places effective or just an invasion of privacy?
267. Should both developed and underdeveloped countries have equal binding in combating
climate change?
268. Does Nepotism exist in Bollywood?
269. Do small companies have more harmony?
270. Job vs Entrepreneurship
271. Rise of Patanjali – Marketing lessons to learn
272. The key to India’s prosperity is Agriculture
273. Indiscriminate Tourism will lead to environmental damage
274. Should Uniform Civil Code be implemented?
275. MBAs do not make good business leaders
276. Red – Abstract GD Topic
277. How successful is Modi’s Mann Ki Baat campaign?
278. Rising stalking cases – Where is the problem?
279. Why is India one of the biggest defence equipment importer?
280. Involving Army in civil tasks – Right or Wrong?
281. Has Reliance jio changed the telecom sector of India?
282. Cauvery River Dispute
283. One Rank One Pension – Advantages and Disadvantages
284. Should Politics and Business be mixed?
285. In what way Payment Banks are useful?
286. Does corporate world promote entrepreneurship?
287. FDI in retail – Boon or Bane?
288. Money spent on space exploration can be better used on reducing poverty on earth
289. City vs Village
290. Trial by Media – Pros and Cons
291. Should mobile phones be allowed in schools & colleges?
292. How can tourism be improved?
293. Can the world economy bank upon India for growth?
294. Should ‘Right to Privacy’ have limits?
295. Should ‘Freedom of expression’ have limits?
296. Startup India Standup India : Success or Failure?
297. Is ‘Jan Dhan Yojana’ a success?
298. Are women better managers than men?
299. Judiciary Reforms in India

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300. Significance of BRICS in world economy

301. Is Technology creating income inequalities?
302. India-China relations post Doklam issue
303. Status of sports in India
304. Should Beauty pageants be banned?
305. Right to Education: Success or Failure?
306. How to handle Abstract GD Topics?
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. Achievements and Failures of Modi Government
311. Impact of GST on Banking sector
312. Is Globalization a threat to Indian Culture?
313. Aadhaar-Mobile linking – Good or Bad?
314. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao – a success?
315. Is India safe for women?
316. Should ‘Group Discussion’ be compulsory in the hiring process?
317. Ethics in Politics – Myth or Reality?
318. Fake News – Impact on society
319. E-Commerce – Sustainable business model?
320. Delhi’s Odd-Even Rule : a success?
321. Should India adopt two time zones?
322. Impact of Technology on Banking sector
323. 4 Best sources that will help you in Group Discussions
324. Common syllabus throughout Indian schools – Pros & Cons
325. Unemployment in India
326. Corruption in India
327. How can Indo-Pak relations be improved?
328. Impact of Video games on youth
329. Digital payments in India
330. Role of engineers in disaster management
331. Is MBA a rat race?
332. US-Mexico border wall – Good or Bad?
333. Challenges to Indian Banking sector
334. Donald Trump’s Presidency – Pros & Cons
335. ‘One Nation One Election’ – Pros & Cons?
336. Child labour in India
337. Climate Change – What can we do about it?

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338. Artificial intelligence – Pros and Cons

339. Human Gene editing – Good or Bad?
340. Brexit – Pros and Cons
341. Ban on Firecrackers during Diwali – Good step?
342. Big Data – Pros & Cons
343. Bullet trains in india – Is it a right step?
344. Should India accept Rohingya refugees?
345. Crimes against women in India
346. New India 2022 – Will it be a reality?
347. NEET – Pros & Cons
348. Should Marital Rape be criminalized in India?
349. Is ‘Make in India’ a success?
350. Hard Work vs Smart Work
351. Impact of movies on youth
352. How to eliminate the threat of Nuclear war?
353. Green Card reforms – Beneficial for Indians?
354. Should Marijuana be legalized in India?
355. Jio’s business model – Sustainable or Not?
356. Drug menace – How to fight with it?
357. Will India emerge as a superpower in the near future?
358. Can we rely on Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin?
359. How to tackle Naxalism?
360. Impact of GST on Indian Economy
361. Cattle Slaughter Ban – Right or wrong?
362. Is censorship of movies an outdated concept?
363. India’s growing population – How can it be controlled?
364. Should Hindi be the National language of India?
365. Should kids’ reality shows be banned?
366. Should Gorkhaland be given separate state status?
367. How to reduce NPA?
368. Merger of PSU banks – Is it really necessary?
369. ‘Digital India’ – How far was it a success?
370. Is India becoming intolerant?
371. Is GST beneficial for the common man?
372. Should Triple Talaq be abolished?
373. Privatization of ‘Air India’ – Good or Bad?
374. One Belt One Road – Impact on India
375. Can ‘One Belt One Road’ improve developing world?

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376. Farm loan waivers – Good or Bad?

377. Should Paper ballot system be restored?
378. Why is Norway the world’s happiest country?
379. Why are many startups failing in India?
380. Should the Internet be censored?
381. Why is India unhappy?
382. Banks levying charges on cash transactions – Is it a good move?
383. SBI merger with associate banks – Good or Bad?
384. Cap on wedding expenditure – Is it fair?
385. Impact of Demonetization on Indian Economy
386. Ever growing air pollution levels – Where does the problem lie?
387. Should Rapists be tortured?
388. Donald Trump’s presidency – Impact on India
389. Farmer Suicides in India – What needs to be done?
390. Tightening H-1B visa rules – Is it Fair?
391. Has democracy hampered India’s progress?
392. Can World Peace be achieved?
393. Union Budget 2017-18 – Is it beneficial for the common man?
394. Experimenting on Animals – Is it fair?
395. Are Men silent sufferers in this modern world?
396. Is Nationalism taking over Globalism?
397. Can Temples have Gender-Specific rules?
398. How can we deal with increasing Cyber Crimes?
399. Should stray animals be killed?
400. Will GST be a success?
401. Why is molestation prevalent in India?
402. Is it time to replace Mahatma Gandhi’s picture on Indian currency notes?
403. Can India turn ‘Brain Drain’ into ‘Brain Gain’?
404. Is China a threat to India?
405. Indian Business Schools – Are they really effective?
406. Union Budget just before Assembly Elections – Is it a Fair Move?
407. Technology changing the face of education
408. Unique identification number for every Indian
409. Is it really worth to become a cashless economy?
410. Should women be encouraged to work in night shifts?
411. Should Homeschooling be encouraged in India?
412. Should Uniforms be mandatory in schools?
413. Social networking in our lives

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414. Role of digitization in banking

415. Is India ready to be a Cashless Economy?
416. National Anthem in Theatres – Is it a good move?
417. Donald Trump Presidency – Impact on the world
418. India’s fight against ‘Black Money’
419. Is India prepared enough to handle cyber attacks?
420. Demonetization of old 500 & 1000 rupees notes – Was it a good move?
421. Should Chinese products be banned in India?
422. Impact of Social Media on youth
423. Is Section 498A of IPC a Gender biased law?
424. Should Environment polluters be severely punished?
425. Should there be a retirement age for politicians in India?
426. Free WiFi Spots – Beneficial or not?
427. Student Suicides – What are the deep rooted problems?
428. Is online piracy inevitable?
429. How can we stop ‘Honor Killings’?
430. Will E-commerce dominate physical stores?
431. How can river Ganga be cleaned?
432. Parliamentary System vs Presidential System
433. Can India get into NSG?
434. Should India be given a permanent seat in UNSC?
435. Population explosion – boon or bane?
436. Should mother tongue be the medium of instruction in schools?
437. Does UNSC need to be reformed?
438. Should Fathers be given Paternity Leave?
439. Is Technology rising Unemployment rates?
440. Should AFSPA be repealed?
441. Mobile towers in residential areas – harmful or not?
442. Is hosting Olympics good for the host country?
443. How can slums be improved?
444. Future of Sports in India
445. India’s obsession with Gold – How it affects Indian Economy?
446. Love Marriage vs Arranged Marriage
447. Is Reservation for women justified?
448. Does Censor Board need to be reformed?
449. Is IPL a boon or bane for Indian cricket?
450. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan – How far was it successful?
451. Is Educational qualification necessary for Politicians?

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452. Do business and ethics go hand in hand?

453. Alcohol Ban in India – Pros and Cons
454. Paperless office – could it be a reality?
455. Eastern vs Western- which parenting style is better?
456. Should attendance be made compulsory for students?
457. Should betting and gambling be legalized in India?
458. Aadhaar Act
459. Is a relook needed in the caste reservation system?
460. Specialization vs Generalization
461. Youth in Politics
462. Smart Cities Mission – Benefits & Challenges
463. Should Jallikattu remain banned?
464. Net neutrality
465. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme – Pros and Cons
466. Should attempt to suicide be decriminalized?
467. Does India need smaller states?
468. Women’s Reservation Bill
469. Should Capital punishment be banned?
470. Lokpal Bill
471. Should Homosexuality be legalized?
472. NOTA – Is it a good step?
473. National Food Security Bill – Pros and Cons
474. Demographic Dividend in India
475. Depreciation of Indian Rupee
476. Should zoos be abolished?
477. Women Empowerment in India
478. Present Education System in India
479. Role of NGOs in India
480. Is FDI good for India?
481. Generation Gap
482. E-waste management
483. Relevance of Gandhi in modern world.
484. Social networking sites – Boon or Bane?
485. Genetically modified products – Boon or bane?
486. How to deal with international terrorism?
487. Are Big Dams Necessary?
488. Is China a threat to Indian software industry?
489. Is the Patents Bill Good for India?

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490. Are we serious about saving Wildlife and Environment?

491. Is dependence on computers a good thing?
492. Internet – boon or bane?
493. Voting rights to illiterates – illogical?
494. Should agricultural subsidies be stopped?
495. Brain-Drain has to be stopped
496. Role of UN in Peace keeping.
497. What can we do to eradicate poverty?
498. Can Trade help the poor?
499. Age and Youth: Experience And Young Talent
500. Should Water Resources Be Nationalized?
501. Indian villages – Our Strength or Weakness?
502. Private Educational Institutions – Good or Bad?
503. Is WikiLeaks a bane or a boon?
504. Multinational Companies: Are they devils in disguise?
505. Nuclear Energy in India – Boon or Bane?
506. Do we need a fresh Reorganization of states?
507. Should euthanasia / mercy killing be legalized?
508. E-Learning: A substitute for classroom learning?
509. Is Globalization Really Necessary?
510. Bullet for Bullet: Is it a Right policy?
511. Commercialization of health care : Good or Bad ?
512. Media is a mixed blessing
513. Balance between Profession and Family
514. Examination – Has it killed Education?
515. Privatization will lead to less corruption.
516. Are Foreign television channels destroying our culture?
517. Are Advertisements Beneficial or not?

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