CM-INSPIRE: Financial assistance for UPSC aspirants

Exam-focused facts from the 25 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Meghalaya government launched the CM-INSPIRE initiative to provide financial assistance to candidates appearing for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination.
Under the scheme, candidates who qualify for the UPSC Preliminary Examination will receive ₹50,000.
Candidates who qualify for the UPSC Mains examination will receive ₹1 lakh.
The Meghalaya Administrative Training Institute will serve as the nodal organisation for handling applications and verifying eligibility.
The initiative aims to enhance the attendance and pass rates of Meghalaya candidates in the competitive exams offered by the UPSC.