What is the Admiralty Jurisdiction of UPSC?
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The UPSC does not have admiralty jurisdiction. Admiralty jurisdiction is the power of a court to hear and decide maritime cases. In India, admiralty jurisdiction is vested in the High Courts of India by the Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Act, 2017.
The UPSC is a central government agency that conducts examinations to recruit civil servants for the Government of India. The UPSC does not have any judicial powers and cannot hear or decide cases.
However, the UPSC may ask questions about admiralty law in its examinations for civil servants who are likely to be involved in the maritime industry, such as the I
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