1 .Interlinking of rivers: A threat to the economy and ecological balance?

2. Democracy is not right or needed for good governance.

3. Over commercialization of cricket is destroying other sports in India.
4. Since a politician never believes what he says, he is surprised when he is taken for his
words”.
5. Only vested interests determine global economy.
6 .Will market reforms enrich rich states further while poor states lag further?
7. Is the foundation of a state the education of its youth?
8. Military training should be compulsory for all.
9. Gender inequality exists in our society.
10. Should media have freedom of expression?
11. Impact of globalization on environment.
12. One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often the good thing to do and always
the clever thing to say.
13. Industrial agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy. It should have
reservation in parliament. Agree or Not?
14. How to deal with high oil prices.
15. Should Rahul Gandhi be made the PM?
16. Nuclear war cannot be won and should not be fought.
17. A Gandhian State selling liquor is an anomaly.
18. A ship docked in harbor cannot face the storms.
19. Up the Down Staircase.
20. Is china a threat to India?
21. It is high time to make the rupee convertible.
22. Developing countries need trade, not aid.
23. Every cloud has a silver lining.
24. Public sector being a guarantor of job security is a myth.
25 .Managerial skills learnt in the classroom can never match those learnt from
experience.
26. Voting rights to illiterates in India is illogical because it is widely misused.
27. IIM's and IIT's encourage only brain drain.
28. We don't learn from history, we repeat it.
29. In India, the whole is less than the parts - Do we lack in team spirit?
30. If I were to choose my person of the millennium...
31. Is India Safe for Indians?
32. No Night shifts 4 Women after 8 p.m.
33. Technocrats make better managers.
34. Impact of the 15th August on today young Generation.
35. Learn to unlearn
36. life is beautiful
37. Should Buddha smile?
38. "If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?
39. Just 8 yrs to go- Save The Earth.
40. Indian corporate are puppets in the hands of Indian Politics.
41. Is it impartial in the part of ICC to retain millions of money that Indian Cricket board
is privileged to get!
42. Delhi - Rape and Crime capital of India.
43. Moral Policing .
44. Media - Too much of a free hand?
45. The recent spat of sex-scandals and crime against women shows that better social
indicators do not guarantee woman's emancipation.
46. Economic Boom Fails to Generate Optimism in India.
47. The Indian government wants to guarantee employment for the rural poor. Can it
afford to do so?
48. Goa needs a giant wave to wash off the stains.
49. Pakistan with a DEMOCRATIC set now will help to resolve Kashmir problem.
50. Communication is the foundation of all relationship.
51. Success is going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.
52. MBAs with engineering degrees are better than MBAs with non-engineering degrees.
53. The Y2K generation is moving from We to I.
54. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow, a mystery. Today is a gift.
55. Time is money.
56. Haste makes waste.
57. My India is not so great.
58. Eve teasers should be beaten in public.
59. Copy should be allowed in the examination hall.
60. Brain Drain or Brain in the Drain.
61. Are Muslim fundamentalists a threat to globalization?
62. Yesterday man was a finance man, today is a marketing man, and tomorrow will be
an HRD man.
63. Off springs of professional parents face a bleak future.
64. The entry of MNCs will throttle Indian industry.
65. One can make a difference.
66. We have a democratic system but not democratic values.
67. Regionalism – A threat to our unity and integrity.
68. Profit is the business of business
69. Advertising is all glitter and little truth.
70. Black colour
71. Living relationship
72. Man could have a baby
73. The colour Red
74. billion people and few gold medal
75. If Rakhi Sawant would be the Prime Minister
76. What would you prefer man or a woman as a boss
77. Munna bhai
78. Gandhigiri
79. Social Effect of Economic Recession.
80. In Mumbai attack, do u think Govt. has taken adequate measure.
81. Born in Rich Family is better than Born with Talent.
82. Indian politics need young blood.
83. Reality shows are for business rather than talent hunt.
84. Our banking system is rough or sound.
85. Women reservation is today's recruitment.
86. Do you think India faced rescission or just a economic breakdown.
87. Who are happier? We or our ancestors?
88. Profit is a bad word in business.
89. Ethics and business do not co-exist.
90. The Sun always rises in the East.
91. The color of the cat is not a matter of concern as long as it catches mice.
92. Green is better than red. Life is like a box of chocolates.
93. What a man thinks is what he is.
94. How do you know what you know unless you see what you know.
95. Direct mail is a special form of junk mail.
96. The Nostradamus Code are correct.
97. The current state of our Education System.
98. Is Naxalism the biggest threat to national security?
99. Budget 2010: Has the finance minister done enough?
100. M&A: India Inc going global
101. With media publishing and telecasting trivia, censorship is the need
of the hour.
102. Should the public sector be privatized?
103. China and India are similar nations with contrasting ways
104. Value based politics is the need of the hour
105. Religion should not be mixed with politics
106. Why can’t we be world players in industry as we are in software?
107. Should there be private universities?
108. Inflation is inevitable in our developing country.
109. Should India Break Diplomatic Ties With Pakistan?
110. `East Is East & West Is Where All the Action Is': Mark Twain
111. Positive attitude and not knowledge is required to run a successful
business
112. Indian industry lacks visionary leaders
113. Global warming: A myth or a reality!
114. Corporate social responsibility - myth or reality?
115. Desire is the mother of invention
116. Flexi timings or fixed timings – which is better at work
117. Big retail chains will wipe out the small kirana shops
118. Regulation breeds corruption.
119. Life imprisonment is a good alternative to capital punishment.
120. Brain drain vs brain in the drain.
121. Are we raising a society of burnt out children?
122. Love cannot be confined to Valentine’s Day.
123. Should euthanasia be legalized?
124. Capital punishment should be abolished.
125. Affirmative action draws people to work they never considered before.
126. The parliamentary form of democracy has failed in India.
127. Consumer satisfaction should be achieved at any cost.
128. Managers do not add value to the society.
129. Democracy is the only way to a sustained economic growth.
130. Should youth indulge in politics?
131. Liberalisation in 1991 was a forced one.
132. Democracy is a luxury in India.
133. Business Ethics.
134. Infrastructure and India.
135. Effectiveness of economic embargo on Iraq.
136. India should be reorganized into smaller states.
137. The UN has not served any purpose in the last decade.
138. Religion is a private matter and should be no concern of the state.
139. Is corrupt but efficient politicians better than honest and in-efficient politicians.
140. Beauty contests do little to improve the stature of women.
141. To sustain India’s integrity it is necessary to devolve more power to states.
142. Women reservation in parliament is against the tenets of democracy.
143. Indian customs - are we in a time warp?
144. Generation X - Drivers of our future or are they our lost souls?
145. Materialism - Have we sold our souls to the Devil?
146. You've come a long way, baby - The rise and rise of feminist power.
147. Survival tools for the new millennium

1. Is Philosophy just arm chair theory?

(This is an example of an abstract topic which is thrown up to students once in a

while by the examiners)

The following points could be discussed under this topic:

Talk what you know about this topic . Talk of its relevance in day to day life ( or
irrelevance if you feel so..). Talk of its influence in literature e.g. Influence of Kant on
the romantic poets especially Wordsworth or of Bacon , Voltaire et al on the
"Enlightenment"period etc. Talk of its influence in politics e.g. Influence of Nietszche
on Hitler and subsequent genocide during Nazi regime etc. Talk of ethics and morals
and their importance in life. talk of Indian philosophy. The Gita . Discuss whether we
use any of these in our lives and their importance in moulding our values...etc...

2. Success is all about human relations

The following points could be discussed under this topic:

The most important skill for success in to have people on your side. One can get a lot
 of work done by superiority and hierarchy but one cannot be a leader of men unless
one maintains excellent human relations.Its importance not only in professional life
but personal life too.Knowledge and expertise does one no good if one cannot
maintain proper human relations...etc.....

3. Borderless world-Dream or reality?

The following points could be discussed under this topic:

Globalization of business. Opening up of the various economies. Cross cultural

exchanges. More and more people getting an opportunity to work in different lands
among different peoples and absorbing a bit of their values and culture. This leads to
greater tolerance and understanding of others' problems. The other side-people despite all
this have nationalistic and regionalist chauvinism. A world divided into first, second and
third worlds. People still talk of "their" economy and not world economy. Europe has
shown a step in this direction with EU but its feasibility remains to be seen. So while
people clamor for globalization, they still think only in terms of their national
interests...etc...

4. Quality is a myth in India.

The following points could be discussed under this topic:

The Indian products and manufacturing techniques. Why are we unable to sustain against
global competition. Our mindset towards quality. Indian attitude of "chalta hai" which
leads to an undemanding customer which in turn lets people get away with substandard
products and services. Today competition is forcing our industry to adhere to global
standards so we are getting there in terms of quality. Examples of our software industry
which is recognized for its ability to meet global standards etc. Since the topic is general,
we can extrapolate it to our quality of life-the air, the water , the facilities we have, the
infrastructure we have, the services we get and put up with ....etc......

5. Education and success-Is there a correlation?

The following points could be discussed under this topic:

This is a topic which provides ample scope for dialectics. One can argue for and against
it.One of the best examples is Bill Gates who went on to become the richest man in the
world despite dropping out of hid education. Closer home we have the example of
Dhirubhai Ambani. What a person learns and what he really wants to do has no
correlation many a times. A person succeeds only if he likes what he does.The argument
for education will be that , in practice, it is your marks and qualifications that opens doors
for you.While one can become successful without education, education brings about a
richness in one's life. One is able to appreciate many facets of life due to the extended
knowledge that education provides. It opens a new window and provides a different
perspective towards things, ability to distinguish between ethical and unethical, moral
and amoral ....etc.......
6. “How green was my valley........”Are we paying the price of nature?

The following points could be discussed under this topic:

As every one tries to be one up on the other in the race for industrialization, deforestation
is taking place on a large scale. This effect is more pronounced in developing countries. It
has made a perceptible difference in the last 50 years with rising temperatures. Global
warming. Greenhouse effect. Ozone layer depletion. El Nino type effects. Similarly it has
affected other living beings-both plant and animals driving many of them to
extinction...etc...

But people have realized it now. A lot of NGOs and voluntary bodies are working on it.
In fact there is even a Greens party in Germany which has been winning elections using
the environmental plank...etc....

7. Management Education-Is it necessary to succeed in business

The following points could be discussed under this topic:

This is again a topic where we can have for and against arguments. There are many
examples of great visionaries and leaders in business who have succeeded without any
formal management education. People have simply done it by their will, passion and
desire. But management education has also produced many bigwigs. A management
education gives a perspective towards analysis and problem solving. It enables one to
take decisions in a scientific manner, it enables you to handle the stress and strains of a
demanding job...etc...

8. Are we raising a generation of burnt out children?

The benefits of pushing children to do well are so that they are prepared for the
competitive world and will succeed in the future. They will develop the skills they need
and help develop their strengths. You should also consider the cons: childhood is a time
to explore the world and develop their own personality and enjoy life. They should not
stress, and they should do what makes them happy - that is what ultimately will make
them happy in the future. Stress and the pressure of competition can have a negative
impact on the children in the future.
Consider: the psychology and behaviour of students and of children as their minds
develop and learn, competition in the workplace, work ethic, factors of stress on success

9. Political corruption can be beneficial.

Consider: corruption cuts through the red tape created by bureaucracies; it benefits business
corporations and helps the economy; various case studies of countries where corruption is a part
of everyday life; corruption allows for re-investment into the economy and economic growth;
corruption is subjective and depends on the values and customs of a specific society, individual
or organization; corruption cannot be proven show a negative causal relationship of a bad
economy/government
and achievement, rebellion resulting from pressure, preparation for the real world,
various advantages and disadvantages
Cons: the cons of corruption can be quite obvious - corruption is undemocratic and
unfair, corruption lowers the standard of living and widens the per capita income of
society; issues of ethics, morality and justice
Does a country or economy become worse if it is corrupt? Or it corrupt because that is
the only means out of getting out of the mess? Is corruption inevitable? Are the laws
made to be broken? What about law loopholes? Consider Indian politics in particular and
whether bureaucracy is a hindrance to Indian economic reforms. Is it better to be honest
and inefficient, or corrupt and efficient?

10. MBA programs should be taxed at higher rates in India.

Consider: given the capacity for those with MBAs to earn higher income, these taxes
should be adjusted accordingly; also consider that taxation is a policy which is decided
for masses at large - taxes should be fixed and not based on profession; MBAs and other
professionals are already taxed a "professional tax", therefore charging an additional
higher rate is not required.

11. Philosophy is simply arm-chair theory.

Does philosophy have practical meaning and application in the real world? Is it a relevant
and important topic?

Consider: the relevance of philosophy in day to day life, its influence on literature (for
example, Shakespeare, William Wordsworth, Nietzsche, Voltaire); the relationship
between philosophy and politics, war strategy, philosophies for happiness, success and
enlightenment.

Case studies: Look at the influence of Nietszche on Hitler and other various philosophers
on politica movements; talk about Indian philosophy and works such as the Gita, Gandhi
(satyagraha and other tactics based on philosophy), the use of philosophy in religion,
spirituality and molding values/traditions/customs

12. Investment in the game of cricket hinders the development of other sports in
India.
For: Players need the investment in order to have the best and latest equipment, therefore
investment in other sports is needed; we must have investment in order to compete on a
global basis since other sports such as soccer are much more popular
Against: The Sports Ministry has a fixed budget and needs to allocate money for cricket
because it is so popular; if demands for cricket are high, the department has no other
option to fund the sport. Corporations will sponsor a game which will give them the most
publicity, and cricket is arguably the most important game in India - therefore, these
corporations will inevitably sponsor cricket no matter what.

Abstract GD topics

Abstract topics are an important aspect of your preparation. Such topics have also been a
cause of concern among students due to their abstract nature, but if approached in the
right way, they can actually give you as much scope to prove yourself in a GD as a
general topic.

The following pointers should put your mind at ease and equip you to go prepared
to face abstract topics in your GD confidently.

An understanding that an abstract GD topic puts your lateral thinking skills to test can
help you sharpen those skills better. Your critical and creative thinking are being put to
test. In fact, an abstract topic is an excellent opportunity for you to display your wide
knowledge about a variety of subjects. It is up to you to make connections creatively and
explore different possible aspects of a topic. A one word topic like green can be made
content rich with your creativity and presence of mind. From prosperity or freshness to
Islamic Fundamentalism, the color can have multiple angles to build your arguments on.

Abstract topics are about intangibles and cannot be taken literally. You are free to
interpret in different ways and discuss the disparate interpretations. The key is to find a
pattern in the random ideas that get thrown up. One basic approach that you can apply to
abstract topic apart from the general ones is to analyze the keywords in the topic. You
can pick key words of the topic and explain what you feel they stand for.

For instance, let's take the topic,

1. Only the holy cow produces the best hamburgers

Here, the holy cow represents the quality of the input whose outcome is juicy
hamburgers. Going by this association, you can say that the holy cow represents a sound
value system that produces the best hamburgers as commendable results. This can be
exemplified by the economic equation where business tycoons who worship their work
have done wonders for their shareholders.

Or you can reflect on the word holy. In the social context, Indians consider the cow to be
holy; hence it is a sin in our culture to slaughter the holy animal to make hamburgers.
Hence, holy cows are not worshipped and fattened to produce the best hamburgers at
least in our country. Another way of looking at it would be to say that the holy cow might
fail to produce the best hamburgers because of mad cow disease which prevents it from
being put to good use. This can mean that even the best inputs might fail to produce
desired results.

The above example also throws up another technique of effectively handling abstract
topic. You can connect the topic creatively to current affairs or other subjects of your
interest-sports, economics, politics, entertainment, humor. this will help you feel make an
impact by making a confident start of the GD, While practicing for abstract GDs you can
pick a topic and make at least two points for every subject you can connect it to.

2. Abstract topic can be discussed by exploring the metaphoric meanings then

can be attributed to the keywords.

For instance,
Life is a chair

A chair can be having different meanings to it with respect to life. You can use it to
discuss the constant political struggle to acquire the best chair or the significance of one's
position in the society or a company depicted by the chair one occupies. A chair can trace
the growth of a person from childhood- baby chair -to old age-a rocking chair. You can
use these meanings to talk of different ways in which life can be like a chair.

You also have the freedom to agree or disagree with the topic, you can disagree be
saying that you can discard an old or broken chair and get a new one but life goes on
despite ups and downs. Also, you can leave a chair and move around when you are tired
of sitting but there are no such breaks from life.Some of the most puzzling abstract topics
have colors in them. The techniques discussed here should help you handle them.

For instance,

3. Red is red and white is white and never the two shall meet

A topic like this seems quite abstract. You can easily handle it by creatively explaining
the different connotations the keywords-red and white-can have. Red and white can be
blood and peace or pristine beauty universe.

Similarly a lot of other things have lost their original colors. Politically, countries in the
neighborhood, which were once friends, have become enemies. The Indian society is
changing it's colors for the better and emerging as a more liberal one in which Gay
marriages have legal sanction. Turning around one of the points from the previous
version, we can say that the topic stands for innovation and creativity. The sky and grass
can be given different colors to begin a journey of exploration of its
effects.

Abstract topics demand out-of-the-box thinking most of the time.

Let’s look at one last topic,

4. when the clock strikes thirteen

A clock striking thirteen sounds odd for Indians who follow the 12 hour time cycle.
However, it is an everyday occurrence in places where a 24 hour time cycle is used. You
can give this international angle to the topic. You can also dwell on the superstition
associated with thirteen. In the Indian context, we will get an additional hour to work for
better productivity. When the clock strikes thirteen, it might be time for our society to
realize that evils like child marriage and communalism are best given up to make the
world a better place.

I am sure the above points have thrown the much required light on abstract GD topic. The
right approach a can help you excel even in abstract topic making you a winner. Train
your mind to make creative associations with the topic and you shall nail the topic
confidently.
Dear Friends,

This is the topics for next class of BC. Please prepare and come.

1. Is E-book outselling Hard cover.

2. The positive power of Private Equity in India.