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Group Discussion Topics
1. Should India destroy the terrorist camps in Pakistan?
2. Should India's foreign policy be Pro-US?
3. Social security in India
4. Should AFSPA (Armed Forces Special Power Act)be repealed?
5. Should a rapist be given capital punishment?
6. Naxalism vs. terrorism: which is a bigger threat to the country?
7. Nathuram Godse – A Hero or Villain?
8. Should an anti-reconversion law be brought into force?
9. Should FDI be allowed in insurance sector?
10. Should India host Olympics 2020?
11. Naxal Menace – Who is responsible?
12. How should India tackle Pakistan?
13. India’s Kashmir policy is flawed
14. Man on Moon or Food for Man?
15. 25th December should not be observed as ‘good
governance day’
16. Reality Shows: How real?
17. Cricket: Overpowering other sports in India.
18. Should NRIs be allowed to vote?
19. News channels – breaking rules to give breaking news.
20. Is India a Soft Nation?
21. Ragging – Should it be dealt like any other crime?
22. Unique Identification Numbers will be panacea to India's
problems.
23. Intellectual Property Rights Issues in India.
24. The Youth Channels – a Threat to Indian Culture.
25. Executive Interference in Judicial machinery.
26. Narendra Modi – Will he stand out as The Best PM India
has ever had?
27. FDI in Retail - Will really affect the farmers of India?
28. Gay Marriages should be allowed in India.
29. Is there a need to curb the mushrooming of private
coaching institutes?
30. Are Bio fuels a solution to Global Warming
31. Growth without inclusion – A threat to democracy?
32. Would dividing India into more number of states bring
prosperity?
33. Steve Jobs: The biggest icon of the 20th century?
34. Corruption can neither be eliminated nor be mitigated in
India.
35. Should India assert more influence in its neighborhood?
36. What is the Government’s contribution to IT in India?
37. The Growing Menace Of Casteism And Regionalism.
38. Obama - Just Style, No Substance?
39. Women's reservation Bill: When will it become a law?
40. Why do we lag behind China?
41. Media: an effective 4th pillar of Indian Society?
42. Too much media hype distracts policy making.
43. Black Money: Is the government doing enough?
44. Should tax system be revamped in India for better
distribution of opportunities?
45. Education system is providing degrees not skills.
46. North East States: Forgotten states of India?
47. Corruption in Defence forces has weakened our national
security.
48. Indian society has very short memory.
49. India’s Kashmir policy is flawed.
50. How will Goods and Service Tax help the economy?
51. Should India change its national game?
52. India – Cricketing Giant in the making?
53. Right to Education.
54. The money being put in cricket is harming the
development of others sports.
55. How can corruption be eradicated from India?
56. Bribery in Corporate Sector.
57. Right to Education: Success or Failure?
58. Inflation: Hitting the common Man.
59. Shah Rukh Khan: Brilliant Actor or Marketing Guru?
60. Public Transport System in India: the cure for many a ills?
61. Should there be Reservation in private sector jobs?
62. ISRO’s space missions – funds of country misused?
63. Should India be given permanent membership of UNSC?
64. NRI’s: their contribution in the growth of India.
65. Naxalism: The biggest internal security problem.
66. Should sports be made compulsory in schools?
67. Nuclear Liability Bill.
68. “Facebook”: Socialization to degradation of society.
69. What should be the priority of India in the 21st century -
employment or entrepreneurship?
70. India is less vulnerable to economic recession.
71. Have we learnt anything from Mumbai 26/11?
72. Should Juvenile offenders be given a death penalty?
73. Should there be reservation in Delhi colleges for local
students?
74. Are MNCs colonizing the Indian market?
75. Does India focus on its status in sports?
76. Can Indian fashion designers take our Indian culture to the
world?
77. Lower voter turnout: A blot on democracy?
78. Pollution is the price of progress?
79. Defense or Development?
80. Is the concept of Non- Violence still applicable?
81. Rural Vs Urban development
82. Social Networking is a menace.
83. 100% privatization - good or bad?
84. 20 years of liberalization has pushed India to pre 1991 era
85. "A black man motivating people against America on grounds
of social, economic, injustice and inequality.
86. And the topic to discuss was "Mobilizing masses on basis of
caste, creed, and colour. Is it right or wrong?""
87. A video on rural India was shown and a bicycle was used to
work as a washing machine and the topic to discuss was "What
drives innovation?".
88. "A video shown on rural India, showing initiative by the
government and the author spoke about sustainable income. The
topic to discuss was "How has India incorporated inclusive
capitalism in its growth model"."
89. Animal research is Moral Crime
90. Anna Hazare movement on Lokpal Bill, whether India needs it
or not?
91. Appropriate age for adulthood is 18, 21 or 25 years?
92. Are call center employees cyber coolies?
93. Are we producing a generation of burnt out children?
94. Are women capable of taking more stress as compared to
men?
95. Are women fit to join Army?
96. Arranged marriages vs. love marriages
97. Black money- How black is it?
98. Brain Drain is good for the country
99. Cartoon given showing a boy downloading something from
internet and law on piracy was given. Discuss how to curb piracy?
100. "Case study on Adhaar cards wherein future prospects,
impact, problems probably arising, financial aspects were
discussed."
101. Competition is best for increasing efficiency
102. Corruption
103. Corruption is just the consideration for the services rendered
104. Crowd outsourcing � issues and challenges.
105. Doctors indulging in trafficking of human parts should be
given death penalty.
106. Excessive use of electronic gadgets is leading to hampering of
analytical skills of students
107. Expensive quality is better than cheap trash
108. GE and GM Crops (The Bt Brinjal case)
109. Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition by
mediocre minds.
110. Has Judicial System of India failed?
111. How is new technology effecting our society?
112. How would you influence people?
113. If it suits you carry on and forget everything else
114. Import of Chinese toys. Is it good or bad?
115. In the world of tough competition, corruption is unavoidable.
116. India is a superpower in 21 century with 40 crore hungry
people.
117. India shining or corrupting
118. India should attack Pakistan in order to retaliate for Mumbai
terror attacks.
119. India's biggest threat - corruption, terrorism or China?
120. After financial meltdown, should the government use
taxpayer's money to bailout the companies?
121. Can India become the next superpower?
122. Can reservation in institutions be shown as an area of social
responsibility?
123. Capitalism is flawed but other systems are much worse.
124. Centre- state relations in India
125. Chindia is it a reality?
126. Coalition governments are affecting the Indian govt.
127. Coalition Governments: Are they the way ahead?
128. Consumer rights awareness in India
129. Corrupt but efficient politicians are better than non corrupt
and inefficient ones
130. Corruption is the price we pay for democracy
131. Democracy in India is an eyewash.
132. Democracy in India is now a civilized monarchy
133. Democracy in our country would be complete only by
introducing a right to recall of the representatives by the
electorate?
134. Democracy is more of a mockery in India now.
135. Demographic dividend in India is an outstretched idea
136. Division of India on the basis of language is right or wrong?
137. Do we need a classless society?
138. Do we need to preserve the Indian Culture?
139. E-governance in India, challenges faced in enforcing, role of
NGO's and Private sector.
140. Election commission should be more strict?
141. Euthanasia as a Human Right
142. Freedom of Speech: Should there be any limit?
143. Future of Regional Parties in India
144. Governance in India is at all time low
145. Has the youth grossly failed to do its duty towards the nation?
146. Honor Killings: the way out
147. How important is the women reservation bill?
148. How secular is secular India?
149. "If land acquisition bill is prepared should government have
more roles in acquiring
150. or should private players be trusted?"
151. Importance of young generation in the process of nation
building.
152. In a socialist Country such as India, should salaries of
executives be regulated?
153. In India, Should minorities be given the first right to resource?
154. India can never catch up with China in terms of Economic
growth.
155. India cannot grow without improving its agriculture sector.
156. India is a great aspirational society.
157. India is on the volcano of social issues like inequality, poverty
158. India should also follow two party system in politics.
159. Indians can do better if they are told beforehand?
160. Inefficiency creeping within the Indian governance
161. Is democracy the best form of government?
162. Is India a superpower in making?
163. Is India moving towards food insecurity?
164. Is India really a secular country?
165. Is India really a secular state?
166. Is India's large population good or bad for it?
167. Is the Nuclear Power best way forward for India?
168. Is the participation of students in politics desired?
169. Is today's youth prey to society's ever rising expectations?
170. Judicial Activism
171. Lalu will be a successful PM
172. Large population is a hindrance to economic growth.
173. Look East policy" is not beneficial for India.
174. Mitt Romney is a republican candidate in America standing
for elections and commented on Golden temple, to which India
reacted, is India over reactive?
175. Peace and Non Violence are outdated concepts. Comment on
it.
176. Politicization and Commercialization of sports - reality or
fake?
177. Politics and Religion should definitely go hand in hand.
178. Politics is a necessary evil.
179. Power-nucleate or nuclear.
180. Presidential form of government will help in prospering India
181. Public demonstrations are a way for people to protest against
injustice
182. Recently MPs were given 50k Rupees to buy tabs and digitize
work. Is the hard earned money of Indian taxpayers being misused?
183. Regional Politics: Boon or Bane for India?
184. Relevance of democracy
185. Religion and secularism can co exist
186. Religion should not be a center stage in a secular state?
187. Reorganization of states in India
188. Reservation for Women
189. Reservation in the private sector
190. Reservation of jobs should be there for local people
191. Secular India - Does it still exists?
192. Should Business Houses finance elections?
193. Should capital punishment be scrapped?
194. Should donations to political parties be exempted from
Income tax?
195. Should Gandhigiri be adopted by young generation?
196. Should India role back the economic stimulus package?
197. Should Indian politicians be evaluated for their political skills
before nomination? If yes, how?
198. Should youth be engaged in politics?
199. Smaller states are the need of the hour.
200. Social Clause is also a form of protection
201. Social impact of slowdown
202. Social Networking is a menace.
203. Swadesh is no longer relevant in India.
204. Tackling terror should be the first priority for Indian govt.
205. The Chinese miracle: can India imitate it?
206. The implication of the change in US Presidency for India
207. The nuclear liability bill
208. The situation between the union and state governments has
always been a matter of controversy
209. The Third Front: Importance in Indian Politics.
210. Thirty three percent Reservation for women in jobs.
211. Turmoil in Pakistan: a threat to India.
212. Environment concern- how grave is it?
213. Villages are the pride of India
214. Voters, not, politicians are responsible for criminalization of
politics
215. Welcome to Socialism
216. What India needs now is Dictatorship.
217. What should be done to uplift status of Muslims
218. While working in a corporate firm, can you contribute
towards the development of the society?
219. Women reservation is beneficial for the country.
220. Women's quota will increase gender disparity
221. Worsening sex ratio in India
222. Youth are responsible for improving the society, give us a
break.
223. Rising crimes against women
224. Has feminism evolved over years?
225. We are corrupt because we are poor.
226. Only poor people are responsible for their poverty.
227. Gender Equality will be a reality in the 21st century.
228. Corruption means lack of integrity. Do you agree?
229. Should India try and ban Indian students going abroad for
higher studies?
230. Financial viability of IPL
231. T-20 � a better format of cricket
232. Education is what remains after one forgets what one has
learnt in school.
233. Are we really serious about protecting our environment/
wildlife
234. Should cricketers be blamed for match fixing?
235. Education and Success, is there a correlation?
236. Is auctioning spoiling the game of cricket?
237. Paperless office in India - Dream or Reality
238. Should cloning of humans be allowed?
239. Genetic Research - Will it lead to better health?
240. Private institutes and deemed universities. What's your view
on that?
241. Failure of DD Channel is because of the lack of administration
or other reasons?
242. Education the business of businesses; the service of services
243. Indian education system in dismal state
244. Should Higher Education be opened up in India?
245. Should foreign universities be allowed to open campuses in
India? What are the implications for the stake holders?
246. Education is the progressive discovery of our ignorance.
247. Popularity of cricket in India is adversely affecting other
sports
248. Courts deciding content of TV: justified or not?
249. Environmental imbalance can be restored in 5 years
250. Is Indian Hockey Dead and fit for funeral
251. Emotions have no role in sports
252. Should Universities be aided by the Government?
253. Newspapers are becoming redundant now
254. Education opens the window of opportunity
255. Is Cricket frenzy killing other sports in India?
256. Are TV channels killing our culture?
257. Should working in Rural areas be made mandatory for
professionals such as people pursuing medicine?
258. Reality Shows: do they add value or do they erode values?
259. Education should be the top priority for India now.
260. Ecological balance has vanished in modern civilization.
261. Is T-20 the future of cricket?
262. Legalizing doping in sports in modern times
263. Right to Education
264. IPL: Sports and Glamour
265. Should spirituality lessons be included at the primary,
secondary and higher level education taking in to consideration the
stress and personal discomfort faced by the students?
266. Right to Education: Dream or Reality?
267. Test cricket is losing its popularity due to shorter cricket.
268. Is the current education system of India producing more
unemployable youth and adding up to the frustration?
269. Education is the key to success for India.
270. Environmental concerns should take the highest priority in
people's minds.
271. Commonwealth Games is a sheer wastage of money.
272. Should Military education be made compulsory for youth?
273. Are education reforms in the right direction?
274. Modern cinema is a boon for social transformation
275. T20 vs Test Cricket.
276. New grading system-how it is going to effect education
system
277. Is climate change alert or an exaggeration?
278. Media corporate lobbying should not be allowed in
democracy
279. If there is censorship in movies than why not in
advertisements?
280. Is Hockey really the national game?
281. Backside of reality show?
282. Medical professionals are worst exploited in the country
283. Media's role in exposing scams
284. Media sensationalizes news
285. Pollution and development are two sides of the same coin
286. We Need drinking water and not Coke & Pepsi in rural India
287. Man is an integral part of the environment and yet he is the
arch enemy of it
288. Indian youth is intellectually good but physically weak
289. Coca Cola advertisement endorsement by celebrities should
be banned.
290. A case on education and innovation (Facts given about brain
drain + Mid day meal + Sarva Shiksha abhiyaan).
291. Indian Education System is outdated, it needs restructuring.
292. The role of NGOs in environment preservation
293. Inclusive Schools to be established. You are the education
minister. Discuss the topic and elaborate the process of doing so.
294. Hockey or cricket, which should be our national game?
295. Have coaching institutes become essential?
296. Are reality shows real?
297. Cricket team is not performing in Australia. What to do with
juniors, over aged seniors? How to prepare them?
298. Television : An Idiot box or knowledge provider
299. If you are a government officer, what steps would you take to
improve education in Primary Schools?
300. Corruption in Media.
301. Cross border Higher Education is good or not?
302. Films are corrupting Indian Youth
303. Foreign universities vs. Govt. universities.
304. Politicians shouldn't be allowed to manage sports.
305. The era of meaningful cinema is over
306. Objectifying women in Indian Cinema.
307. TV makes watchers not doers
308. Should ID Cards be made compulsory for citizens of India?
309. Rapid transmission: Good or bad?
310. Will India become the most powerful country of Asia by 2020
311. India is a superpower in 21 century with 40 crore hungry
people.
312. Truth and non violence-are these concepts prevalent today?
313. The govt. plans to shut pubs and discs at 11.30pm, but
different people support different viewpoints. Discuss what should
the govt. do?
314. Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition by
mediocre minds.
315. Thinking about the worst always prepares you for the worst.
316. Defense or Development?
317. Should there be a global policeman?
318. Expensive quality is better than cheap trash
319. Rural Vs Urban development
320. Social Networking is a menace.
321. Should doctors be tried in consumer courts?
322. The Rupee One Lakh Car should be banned in India.
323. India should attack Pakistan in order to retaliate for Mumbai
terror attacks.
324. Terrorism: Where does it lead to?
325. Should Human Rights be granted to terrorists or not?
326. In the world of tough competition, corruption is unavoidable.
327. Corruption is just the consideration for the services rendered
328. Scientists are not believers of God.
329. Success is all about Human Relations.
330. Animal research is Moral Crime
331. Excessive use of electronic gadgets is leading to hampering of
analytical skills of students
332. Import of Chinese toys. Is it good or bad?
333. Promotion of Insurance using emotions: how ethical is it?
334. Valentine's Day
335. Corruption
336. Terrorist threat- should IPL be postponed?
337. Should mercy killing be legalized in India?
338. Is the concept of Non- Violence still applicable?
339. Should there be international men's day.
340. Unpleasant prison terms can lead to faster reformation
against criminals
341. GE and GM Crops (The Bt Brinjal case)
342. Doctors indulging in trafficking of human parts should be
given death penalty.
343. Live in relationships.
344. Terrorism-Who is responsible? Where does it lead to?
345. India's biggest advantage- it's youth.
346. Are we producing a generation of burnt out children?
347. Students were to choose a brand ambassador for 'Save Girl
Campaign'- Kiran Bedi, Barkha Dutt, Sanya Mirza or Shabana Azmi?
348. Is the educated class pushing our country backward?
349. Red Dragon verses Striped Tiger
350. Are women capable of taking more stress as compared to
men?
351. Women Empowerment
352. Arranged marriages vs. love marriages
353. Has Judicial System of India failed?
354. Transparency and accountability go hand in hand
355. I-tabs will replace libraries
356. Smart phones becoming norm of the day
357. Are call center employees cyber coolies?
358. Black money- How black is it?
359. Should women be in the Defence field?
360. Women empowerment is the cause for increase in the
divorce rate in India
361. Social networking : boon or bane?
362. If it suits you carry on and forget everything else
363. Should civil society be added in law making process?
364. Competition is best for increasing efficiency
365. Space missions - Are they a waste in a resource starved
country like India?
366. Little corruption in India is necessary.
367. Anna Hazare movement on Lokpal Bill, whether India needs it
or not?
368. Appropriate age for adulthood is 18, 21 or 25 years?
369. "There have been discussions to abolish the death penalty.
What are the pros and cons
370. of abolishing capital punishment?"
371. Subsidy on LPG should be removed
372. Should stag entries be banned in clubs and pubs?
373. Who is responsible for eve teasing, boys or girls?
374. Is budgeting a good exercise?
375. There should be equal opportunity for everybody.
376. How would you influence people?
377. How is new technology effecting our society?
378. Crowd outsourcing � issues and challenges.
379. 100% privatization - good or bad?
380. 20 years of liberalization has pushed India to pre 1991 era
381. Patrolling cyber crime is just not possible
382. People are more concerned about financial accounts than
social accounts, How can this be improved?
383. No. of divorces is increasing, what will you do as the part of
government?( Statistics were given, effects on children, parents
given)
384. What steps would you take to preserve monuments and
heritage sites?(Each candidate was given 1 min. to speak)
385. Cartoon given showing a boy downloading something from
internet and law on piracy was given. Discuss how to curb piracy?
386. India's biggest threat - corruption, terrorism or China?
387. "A black man motivating people against America on grounds
of social, economic, injustice and inequality.
388. And the topic to discuss was "Mobilizing masses on basis of
caste, creed, and colour. Is it right or wrong?""
389. A video on rural India was shown and a bicycle was used to
work as a washing machine and the topic to discuss was "What
drives innovation?".
390. Are women fit to join Army?
391. "Case study on Adhaar cards wherein future prospects,
impact, problems probably
392. arising, financial aspects were discussed."
393. Brain Drain is good for the country
394. Joint family V/s Nuclear family
395. India shining or corrupting
396. Should Gambling be legalized?
397. Women empowerment can only lead to social empowerment.
398. Loss is loss - whether presumptive or actual.
399. "A video shown on rural India, showing initiative by the
government and the author spoke about sustainable income. The
topic to discuss
400. was "How has India incorporated inclusive capitalism in its
growth model"."
401. Prioritize a list of seven solutions- ensuring better policing in
India. Students were first asked to prioritize individually and then as
a group.
402. You are the manager of a travel company and 6 places are
given to you. Rate each of them and come out with group rating.
403. Poaching of tigers: Decreasing numbers in the state of
Madhya Pradesh