Students’ Speak: 9 XAT GDPI topics you must prepare for

By: Aman Kumar

XAT 2020 is round the corner and soon after you are through with the exam, it is suggested that you start preparing for the Group Discussion/Personal Interview sessions. Here I am listing 10 topics with ‘for’ and ‘against’ statements for each.

1. Is being unemployed is better than being underemployed?

Underemployment is a major issue in India than unemployment. It is directly stated that the work that should be done by a single person is being done by two or three and this has caused imbalanced income distribution which leads to underemployment.

For

• According to the report of the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), the employment rate is stable but the growth prospects have This is the major cause of underemployment.
• If the contribution of working sector to the economy’s GDP is less than this shows that underemployment is heavy in the country. Statistics report shows that firms in India have increased hiring but the contribution to the GDP Of the country is less.
• Nowadays, getting a job in the specialised field is hard. For example, Engineering and IT professionals are getting sales jobs. College placement cells are unable to provide jobs in their field because of the scarcity of core jobs.
• Being a youth, nowadays, you have to compromise with small jobs with a small payment.

Against

• In India, there is huge scarcity of jobs. So, whatever you are getting is far better than being unemployed.
• Just for the sake of the experience, you can join companies even at low pay. You can always upgrade later.
• Just because of underemployment you cannot leave earning, at least it is helpful in fulfilling your daily needs but not want.

1. End of Subsidy regime: Step needed to propel the wheel of growth

The present government at the Centre fears that if they eliminate subsidy then their voting factor will decrease. The recent decision taken by the Government of India is that petroleum and petroleum-related products will not be sold on subsidised rate. However, cooking gas will still remain subsidised because of every household needs. But, in India, subsidy benefit is taken by high-income groups as compared to the poor.

For

• Elimination of subsidy can be helpful in the recovery of deficits.
• It will be helpful in reducing the large deficit of India. And that money could be used on some other schemes or programmes.
• India is losing approx of Rs 1.4 crore every year on the name of subsidies and their recoveries.
• It will be helpful to generate more energy resources.
• It will be helpful for the environment, Just because it will limit the use of petroleum products and people will start using alternative sources of energy.

Against

• Subsidies are helpful in controlling inflation and it is also helpful in lowering the prices.
• It is helpful in running many industries such as fishing, farming, etc. Many new industries are growing rapidly that can benefit from the
• There will be more goods in the market. Government is taking every step to cover its population with goods and their suppliers.

Are we not a country of proud Indians?

We have to understand that everything has a positive and negative aspect. While there are some who look at the positive side, some point out the negatives that need correction.

For

• As we all know that India is a beautiful country with ample Our country is contributing heavily to world growth, too.
• We Indians taught the world numbers, without this no invention or discovery could have been till now.
• India is rich with great cultural heritage that no other country has.
• In terms of job security, India ranks higher than many developed nations.

Against

• Living in India is not easy because of the corrupt system or what we say corrupt government.
• Government sometimes fails to look into the welfare of the country.
• We all Indians feel proud of old things but in the time of the modern era, it contributes less to the world.
• Our education system is totally based on reservations which makes it lousy.
• Our economic growth is totally in downfall. So, it is making us unable to compete with our neighbours.

1. Are mobile towers in the residential areas are harmful?

For better network coverage mobile operators are installing mobile towers in the residential areas. But, the National Rights Commission (NHRC) is really taking concerned about its harmful effects on radiation emitted in the residential areas.

For

• It is generating electromagnetic radiation. It is directly lethal towards the health of humans as well as birds.
• Do you know that 45 percent of the mobile tower construction in India is illegal or unauthorised
• People who live near a mobile tower, have more chances to suffer from c There are many disorders which people can face that are sleeping disorder, memory loss, fatigue, etc.
• It is directly affecting the birds, mobile towers are creating microwave type situation near the areas which is destroying the eggs of the birds.

Against

• Mobile towers are being setup according to the norms of the Government of India.
• It is creating a negligible amount of radiation according to the norms.
• Right now in India no company can directly setup the mobile towers. They have to pass several rules and regulations. And it is helpful in reducing illegal mobile towers.
• Now there is a heavy fine if the government finds any illegal mobile towers.
• And for uninterrupted signal, companies have to install mobile towers in residential areas.

1. Borderless world:  Is it practically possible?

See, this is the era of globalisation and liberalisation, so creating a fence is just a work of a country.

For

• Globalisation is the main trump card which is making the world borderless. For example, the world get spices from India, diamond from Africa, and electronic equipment at a cheaper rate from China, etc. These all are happening just because of globalism
• There are many organizations such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations are promoting their facts that there is a need for Global Citizenship.
• Every democracy in this world is promoting social cohesion.
• It will be a way to promote peace, not war.
• Wellness of humans will be directly related to this decision.

Against

• If we will not create borders then the illegal entries will be more. As right now there is the case of NRC in India from Bangladesh.
• It will directly affect the security system of the country.
• Crime rates, unemployment rates, population rates, Inflation and many more factors will increase.
• Government debt will increase because they have to release more funds for all schemes that are being run in the country.

1. Quality is a myth in India

Whether we are purchasing a product worth Re 1 or Rs 1,000, quality matters. Many consumers are even ready to pay more if the quality offered to them is better.

For

• Nowadays in India, you hardly get quality products.
• Every company is earning, but in terms of quality, they are lagging behind. Everyone in India is spending more on a particular product but they didn’t get that quality.
• At present, in India, piracy is at peak whether it is clothing, electronics, shoes,
• For better quality products, more than half of the population is dependent on foreign products.
• Importing is high in India because of these reasons. And we all know that importing is the short-term solution for any developing e

Against

• Just because of the disposable income in India and the consumer protection act, quality is not a myth in India.
• Today, buyers are more aware of the products and services that they are getting as compared to earlier times.
• Now India’s businesses are replacing traditional practices with modern ones.
• Consumer forums are being set up by the Government to ensure different types of activities related to products and services should be executed properly.

1. Water resources should be nationalized.

Nationalisation of water resources means that taking care of water resources by Central or state governments such as rivers, lakes, ponds, etc.

For

• It will be helpful in equalising water resources supply to all over the area.
• As we all know that water is an abundance state in many parts of India. By nationalising it, it will not be wasted
• The scarcity of water will be reduced.
• Most important thing is that natural calamities that happen due to water such as floods, droughts, etc., will be handled properly.

Against

• The process nationalisation takes several years.
• All states should be agreed with this decision. They should follow all the laws and regulations related to this.
• There is no need for nationalisation if we will distribute the water equally.

1. Journalism should be out of the premises of censorship

As we all know that Journalism put a direct effect on society. So, censorship is necessary or not let us understand.

For

• In India, according to the constitution Freedom of Speech exists. So, everyone in this has the freedom to express then what is the need for censorship.
• Censorship creates a limitation for reporters or journalists.
• Journalism is exposing the corruption in the country but if censorship will start interrupting then it will be a problematic figure for democracy.
• Journalists can create pressure on the government to work in an efficient way.

Against

• In India, Freedom of Speech is exploited by this journalist which is not good in terms of wellness.
• The most important thing is that most news channels start showing defense-related activities which can be threatening the security of the country.
• Many of the journalists create unnecessary issues.
• To get a higher television rating, many news channels are also showing fake news.

1. Will Beti Bachao Beti Padhao abolish the orthodox mindset?

Educating a girl means educating the whole generation. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao is the social awareness programme started by the Government of India to promote girl child and abolish female foeticide.

For

• This scheme will help prevent female foeticide and also promote education for a girl child to make independent and socially free.
• The effect of this mission can be seen. Now, the sex ratio has crossed up to 950 females per 1,000 males.
• Number of women has increased in all services such as defense, corporate, academics,

Against

• Still in many parts of the India dowry is being practiced.
• There are several cases we heard that the police personnel is not attending to the crime against
• Despite such schemes the traditional mindset of people has not changed.

About the Author:

Aman Kumar is an MBA student at Lovely Professional University with experience in marketing, banking, educational management and strategy. Some of the key skills include leadership, team building and strategy-focused work along with problem-handling skills. Experienced in crop residue management, Kumar has worked as an intern at Bihar State Milk Federation (COMFED).