u/Infinite-Cucumber-90

Hi everyone,

I’m starting my UPSC Economy preparation and I’m confused about which one standard book I should follow.

I’ve seen people recommend:

- Vivek Singh

- Sanjeev Verma

- Nitin Singhania

- Ramesh Singh

I’m looking for something useful for both Prelims and GS-3 Mains, with good conceptual clarity and less errors.

Also, if you think there’s some other book, material, or source that’s better than these, please suggest that too. I’m open to anything that you genuinely found useful for UPSC Economy.

If there are any availabl PDFs please share the links as well.

I’d prefer to pick one main source and stick to it rather than keep switching between multiple books.

Thanks!

I'm a 22F, and I've reached a point where I feel like I need help beyond therapy.

I'm fairly self-aware. I understand my triggers, my thought patterns, and why I react the way I do. Therapy has given me a lot of insight, but despite genuinely putting in the work, I don't feel like I'm getting better.

I struggle with chronic anxiety, panic attacks, and suspect having ADHD and PTSD. Some days it feels like my brain is constantly in survival mode, and it's exhausting. I've been hesitant about medication for a long time, but I think I'm finally ready to see a psychiatrist and explore whether it could help.

I'm preferably looking for a female psychiatrist in Hyderabad for offline consultations, but I'm also open to online consultations with psychiatrists anywhere in India if you've had a particularly good experience.

If you've consulted someone you'd genuinely recommend, I'd really appreciate if you could share their name and tell me a bit about your experience. I'm looking for someone who is patient, listens well, and doesn't rush through appointments.

I'm feeling a bit lost and would really appreciate any guidance. Thank you.

I'm a 22F, and I've reached a point where I feel like I need help beyond therapy.

I'm fairly self-aware. I understand my triggers, my thought patterns, and why I react the way I do. Therapy has given me a lot of insight, but despite genuinely putting in the work, I don't feel like I'm getting better.

I struggle with chronic anxiety, panic attacks, and suspect having ADHD and PTSD. Some days it feels like my brain is constantly in survival mode, and it's exhausting. I've been hesitant about medication for a long time, but I think I'm finally ready to see a psychiatrist and explore whether it could help.

I'm preferably looking for a female psychiatrist in Hyderabad for offline consultations, but I'm also open to online consultations with psychiatrists anywhere in India if you've had a particularly good experience.

If you've consulted someone you'd genuinely recommend, I'd really appreciate if you could share their name and tell me a bit about your experience. I'm looking for someone who is patient, listens well, and doesn't rush through appointments.

I'm feeling a bit lost and would really appreciate any guidance. Thank you.

I spent weeks convincing myself to buy the iPad 11th Gen, waited for GOAT & Prime Day like an idiot... and then Apple hiked the price right before the sale. Peak consumer experience, Thanks, I guess. 💀

So now I'm back to square one.

Budget: ₹35k (can stretch a little if it's genuinely worth it, but I'd prefer to keep the stylus within the budget too).

My priorities (highest → lowest)
1. Stylus experience – This is non-negotiable. Low latency, natural handwriting, solid palm rejection, and something that feels good for hours of note-taking.
2. Drawing – I sketch occasionally, so a smooth drawing experience is important.
3. Performance & longevity – I don't want this thing slowing down after a year. Hoping it'll comfortably last 3–5 years.
4. Multitasking – Split-screen, multiple apps, PDFs + notes + browser, etc.
5. Note-taking & PDF annotation – This will be its primary use.
6. Watching lectures & media
7. Gaming – Casual gaming only, so it's the lowest priority.

I'm not in the Apple ecosystem, and I'm not loyal to Android either. I genuinely just want the best tablet for my use case.

I'd love to hear from people who've actually used these tablets for college, note-taking, or drawing, not just watched YouTube reviews.

Please help me avoid ₹35k worth of buyer's remorse. 😭