Group discussions are a vital part of the selection process for cracking Defence Forces exams, such as NDA, CDS, AFCAT, and Airforce GD. These discussions assess an aspirant’s ability to work effectively within a group. There are various types of group discussion topics that are commonly used to evaluate candidates. Here is a breakdown of the different types:

  1. Current Affairs GD Topics: These topics test the candidate’s awareness of social and economic issues that can influence decision-making. Examples include Vande Bharat Express, Moonlighting: Ethical or Unethical, and COVID-19 Nasal Vaccine.
  2. Abstract Topics for GD: These topics require candidates to think creatively and express their opinions. They often involve hypothetical or philosophical scenarios, encouraging participants to present unique perspectives.
  3. Business & Economy Topics: These topics focus on aspects related to the business and economic landscape, such as tech layoffs, reducing carbon emissions, and the role of developing countries in carbon emission reduction.
  4. GD Topics of Social Issues: These topics shed light on pressing social issues, including women’s education in Afghanistan under Taliban rule, social media’s role in politics, and the Uniform Civil Code.
  5. Social Media GD Topics: These topics explore the impact of social media on society, politics, and human behavior. Discussions may revolve around free speech, social media’s role in politics, and its impact on the fabric of society.
  6. Latest GD Topics: These topics cover recent events and trends, such as the Ukraine-Russia conflict, cryptocurrency, India’s performance in the Olympics, and the repeal of farm bills.

These group discussion topics help assess candidates’ knowledge, analytical skills, critical thinking, and ability to articulate thoughts effectively. By participating in these discussions, candidates can demonstrate their readiness for leadership roles and their capacity to contribute meaningfully to group dynamics.

Here is a comprehensive list of the group discussion topics for SSB and Airforce GD:

Current Affairs GD Topics:

  1. Vande Bharat Express
  2. Indian Unicorns
  3. Agnipath Scheme
  4. Moonlighting: Ethical or Unethical
  5. 5G Telecom Services in India
  6. BHIM: Making India Cashless
  7. Reducing Carbon Emission and Role of Developing Countries
  8. COVID-19 Nasal Vaccine
  9. Tech Layoffs
  10. Moonlighting: Good or Bad
  11. European Union’s role in Ukraine-Russia conflict
  12. India as the G20 host
  13. Taliban Rule and Women’s Education in Afghanistan
  14. Twitter and Free Speech
  15. Social Media’s Role in Politics and Regime Change
  16. Metaverse and Future
  17. Population Control Bill
  18. Uniform Civil Code
  19. Tata taking over Air India
  20. Ukraine-Russia Conflict
  21. US Inflation
  22. Inflation Heat in Europe
  23. Cryptocurrency
  24. UP Elections
  25. India’s Performance in Olympics 2020
  26. Repealing of Farm Bills
  27. Farmers’ Protest and MSP
  28. Indo-Russia Relations
  29. Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan
  30. Will AI replace or assist humans
  31. Is Climate Change a Hoax
  32. Online Education is here to stay
  33. Is gender equality desirable or a burden
  34. Bio-war and bio-weapons new means of world supremacy
  35. World post COVID-19
  36. Indian vaccines vs foreign vaccines
  37. Jal Jeevan Mission
  38. Coronavirus: Impact on Global Economy
  39. Importance of Statue of Unity
  40. COVID-19: Importance of spending on Public Health
  41. COVID-19: How India fared in fighting coronavirus compared to developed countries
  42. Is social distancing the new world order?
  43. Online education, work from home: Have we arrived in a virtual world?
  44. Nationwide lockdown to flatten the COVID-19 curve: Dent on Economy
  45. Coronavirus and lockdown have exposed social inequality in modern India
  46. Citizenship Amendment Act – What and Why
  47. How will Abrogation of Article 370 improve the situation in Kashmir
  48. Should there be a limit to Media Freedom?
  49. Why Individual Data Privacy is important?
  50. Is Trump creating World Trade War?
  51. Will companies benefit from the Companies Amendment Bill?
  52. Discuss the Union Budget India 2022-23
  53. Discounts on E-commerce websites are harmful in the end
  54. How beneficial is the IIM 2017 bill for students?
  55. Is preponing the presentation date of General Budget a good decision?
  56. Is India ready for electric vehicles?
  57. Will De-Nuclearisation Instill World Peace?
  58. Will fake news kill the Social Fiber of India if unchecked?
  59. Can India afford spending a fortune on projects like Mission to MARS?
  60. Is it still too early for India to have bullet trains?
  61. Making Aadhaar mandatory is not a good idea – for or against?
  62. Implications of State Assembly elections at the national level?
  63. Is banning Pakistani artists from India justified?
  64. Modicare: Will it be an affordable healthcare project?
  65. Implications of CAA-NCR
  66. Doklam Standoff
  67. Farm Bill Amendment – The new agricultural bill
  68. Atmanirbhar Bharat: Call for self-reliance
  69. NEP: The new education policy
  70. Free Speech an excuse to polarize
  71. Chadrayaan-2 mission

Group Discussion (GD) Topics on Social Issues:

  1. Success of Swachh Bharat Mission
  2. Smart City Project – How useful will they be?
  3. Social Media: A boon or a bane for society?
  4. Is Net Neutrality essential to make India Digital?
  5. Will Beti Bachao Beti Padhao abolish the orthodox mindset?
  6. Crime against women
  7. Views on Retirement Homes
  8. Views on Climate Change Summit
  9. Does Browsing at Workplace affect productivity?
  10. Should the national anthem be played in cinema halls?
  11. Rural vs Urban India
  12. Environment and us
  13. India needs a uniform civil code- For or against?
  14. Views on the present system of education in our country
  15. Impact of COVID-19 on the education industry
  16. Only 1% of India’s population pays income tax. Should the government look to other sources of income? If yes, where?
  17. Can Government schools be developed to provide quality education?
  18. An IITian working at Google has come up with an idea to make schooling online.
  19. Is introducing bullet trains in India a good idea?
  20. Caste-based reservations are impediments to building a caste-less society.
  21. Encounter of Hyderabad rapists justified or not.
  22. Ban on additional homework given to students to be done at home.
  23. Poverty in India: Facts, Causes, Effects, Solution.
  24. Indian Economy in 2018-19: Performance & Policies of Modi Regime.
  25. Agriculture’s Role in India and Subsidies: Problems & Challenges.
  26. Women Empowerment & Gender Justice: Addressing the Equality Challenges.
  27. End of Globalization/ De-Globalization/ Nationalization.
  28. Climate Change/Pollution.
  29. Retirement Homes: Do advantages of living in them outweigh the disadvantages?
  30. Social Media: Impact on human behavior and society.
  31. Impact of technology on jobs.
  32. Me Too campaign.
  33. Crypto Currency/ Bitcoin.
  34. Banking Scams.
  35. Mars Mission for India Justified?
  36. Shortage of Open Spaces and Playgrounds Lead to Negative Tendencies in Children.
  37. Knowledge is the biggest asset you can accumulate.
  38. Is India Ready for a cashless Economy?
  39. Traveling: Helps in Generating Ideas and Experiential Learning.
  40. Death Penalties for Perpetrators of Crime Against Women.

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