GD is conducted to see your behavior, test your general knowledge and your
communication skills with your confidence, when you are in a group, especially a
group of unknown people with a similar level of intellect and knowledge,
competing for a common aim and goal. Mostly the group discussion topics are on
current affairs, latest trends or you can also include social issues.
If I have to sum up the topics for the GROUP discussion round, I would give the
reference of the PESTLE management i.e.
A) POLITICAL Factors -
It is very common to use political issues and connect them to the problems that
society is facing, political factors also include change of government policies and
laws, taxation policies, and budgetary stuff, international trade laws, trade
restrictions, and even environmental laws and then give a topic to the applicants
in order for them to choose for the motion or to go against it.
b) Economical Factors -
Most of the time these are connected to the problems which are aroused by the
political issues and are about the market, economy, or the household population
of the country. IT CAN BE ABOUT BOOM OR RECESSION PERIODS, INFLATION,
economic growth factors, foreign exchange rates.
c) Social/ Ethical Factors-
The most asked and said topic in a G.D. round is on social issues. Issues which
society are facing, this may include, threats from any part of the population, or
any danger towards woman, cyber crimes are included in this. Ethics refers to
the moral principles or values which are usually conditioned in us and that
generally governed by the conduct of an individual or group. Individual factors,
such as knowledge, values, personal goals and aims, etiquette, morals, and
personality are also included in ethical factors.
d) Technological Factors –
and which relate to the existence, availability, and development of technology.
Any new update on the technological front is included in this category. Any
company investing or exiting the market, information on the current affairs
regarding this are included.
e) Legal Factors-
These factors include any changes in laws and legislation of the country or
health and safety guidelines towards the citizen, guidelines for equality and
safety of women, consumer rights, ethical standards for advertisement, etc.
Some of the examples of the topics which can be asked in
group discussion rounds are-
1. Indian Economy in 2020-21: Performance, Policies of Modi Regime
2. Downfall of GDP after demonetization and more downfalls after COVID
3. Media trials and death of journalism in INDIA
4. Agriculture Role in India and Subsidies: Problems, Challenges
5. FARMER’S BILLS 2020 and its impact
6. The impact on the economy of a possible Indo-Pak War or INDO CHINA WAR
7. 10% Quota Reservation Bill for General Category Poor Passed
8. Statue of Unity: A Symbol of Pride or A Wastage of Public Money?
9. Women Empowerment, Gender Justice
10. HATHRAS RAPE CASE- WOMEN'S SAFETY IN INDIA
11. GENDER ROLES AND PATRIARCHY
12. Social Media: A boon or a bane for society and its individuals?
13. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao IS NOT JUST A SLOGAN NOW IT’S A WARNING!
14. Me Too Campaign: Tool to Trap or Breaking Silence to Win the War
15. National anthem in Cinema Halls
16. Do we really need smart cities?
17. What’s app is killing minds
18. Net neutrality - pros and cons
19. Doing MBA after engineering waste to the country?
20. CHANGING DYNAMICS OF HIGHER EDUCATION after the new EDUCATION POLICY.
These are a few examples of the G.D. topics which can be asked during the discussion. You need to be clear in your ideology and positive about the opinions you want. You should be loud but polite while carrying a speech and should have correct facts and figures to have a smooth conversation!
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