463 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from August, 2021, published by desagri.gov.in. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. 239 of the 463 pairs (51.6%) are explanatory questions and 224 restate a figure. 97.84% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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First 10 of 463 rows
| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What is the goal of the BRICS Agriculture Research Platform? | to promote cooperation in the areas of agricultural research, extension, technology transfer, training and capacity building | The strong agricultural research base in BRICS countries and the need to harness and share knowledge, facilitate transfer of technologies from lab to land to provide improved solutions for enhanced productivity, especially in the face of climate change, maintaining agro biodiversity and ensuring sustainable use of natural resources was acknowledged. BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Agriculture Research Platform has been developed by India to promote cooperation in the areas of agricultural research, extension, technology transfer, training and capacity building. The intention to make the BRICS Agriculture Research Platform functional and encourage research cooperation to improve the use and application of agricultural technologies for meeting the needs of producers and processors was also expressed. | 464 | definition | 1.000 | BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Agriculture Research Platform has been developed by India to promote cooperation in the areas of agricultural research, extension, technology transfer, training and capacity building. | 5 | page=5,block=9 | 0.700 | valid |
| What must farmers demonstrate to qualify for financing for rose cultivation? | creditworthy i.e. ability to repay back the loan within specified time | In order to make the rose cultivation profitable, there is a need to introduce greenhouse cultivation with application of technology and proper fertigation practices. For this, the farmers need to be provided (a) land of minimum 2500 square meters for green house; (b) sourcing of raw materials for construction of green house, such as ultraviolet ray resistant polythene sheet, drip irrigation materials; (c) appropriate training; (d) appropriate finance; (e) post harvest processing such as pre-cooling and cutting of rose stems in appropriate size and (f) packaging. Of these, the most important aspect is training and finance. Now days, finance is being provided by National and State Horticultural Missions. But to avail the finance, farmers need to be creditworthy i.e. ability to repay back the loan within specified time. | 758 | definition | 1.000 | But to avail the finance, farmers need to be creditworthy i.e. ability to repay back the loan within specified time. | 26 | page=26,block=5 | 0.700 | valid |
| What activities are included under the term 'Other agricultural labour'? | field waterping,carrying load, well diggers, cleaning silt from waterways and embankment, etc | Statistical Tables Wages 1. State-Wise Average Daily Wages Of Field Labourers (Value in Rs) Source: State Government Note: 1 Other agricultural labour include field waterping,carrying load, well diggers, cleaning silt from waterways and embankment, etc 2. * States of Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Telangana do not give operation–wise details as they furnish data for the group 3. P* - Provisional 4. NA: Not Applicable 5. NR: Not Reported State Month & Year Normal Working Hours Field Labour Other Agri. Labour Skilled Rural Occupation | 159 | definition | 1.000 | State-Wise Average Daily Wages Of Field Labourers (Value in Rs) Source: State Government Note: 1 Other agricultural labour include field waterping,carrying load, well diggers, cleaning silt from waterways and embankment, etc 2. | 45 | page=45,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the focus of the agro-economic research conducted in Telangana State? | “Improving Water Use Efficiency in India’s Agriculture: The Impact, Benefits and Challenges of Micro- Irrigation under the PMKSY- PDMC in Telangana State” | The agro-economic research on “Improving Water Use Efficiency in India’s Agriculture: The Impact, Benefits and Challenges of Micro- Irrigation under the PMKSY- PDMC in Telangana State” tries to ascertain the ground reality and effectiveness of the scheme. The findings reveal that micro irrigation has lead to increase in both the yield and area under cultivation. Efficient use of water, better soil-water management techniques and use of micro irrigation can go a long way in fulfilling the increasing food requirements. .Promodita Sathish | 30 | definition | 1.000 | The agro-economic research on “Improving Water Use Efficiency in India’s Agriculture: The Impact, Benefits and Challenges of Micro- Irrigation under the PMKSY- PDMC in Telangana State” tries to ascertain the ground reality and effectiveness of the scheme. | 3 | page=3,block=7 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the name of the new mission approved by the Union Cabinet for oil palm? | National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) | August, 2021 Agricultural Situation in India 1 Farm Sector News Farm Sector News Cabinet Decisions and Announcements Cabinet approves implementation of National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to launch a new mission on oil palm to be known as the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) as a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme with a special focus on the North-East region and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Due to the heavy dependence on imports for edible oils, it is important to make efforts for increasing the domestic production of edible oils for which increasing area and productivity of oil palm plays an important part. | 337 | definition | 1.000 | August, 2021 Agricultural Situation in India 1 Farm Sector News Farm Sector News Cabinet Decisions and Announcements Cabinet approves implementation of National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to launch a new mission on oil palm to be known as the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) as a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme with a special focus on the North-East region and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. | ||||
| What is the purpose of the BRICS Agricultural Research Platform set up in India? | strengthening the cooperation in the field of agricultural research & innovations amongst the BRICS member states | Farm Sector News of these programmes is to increase the income of the farmers along with providing diversification in both farm and plate. Shri Tomar said that on the initiative and proposal of India, the United Nations has declared the year 2023 as the International Year of Millets and preparations are being made to celebrate it at the global level. Shri Tomar informed that India is focusing on capacity building in research, teaching, policy-making, trade and farming of nutritious cereals, which will benefit the farmers while conserving the amazing diversity available in this group of crops. The Union Minister announced the operationalization of BRICS Agricultural Research Platform prepared and set up in India for strengthening the cooperation in the field of agricultural research & innovations amongst the BRICS member states. | 725 | definition | 1.000 | The Union Minister announced the operationalization of BRICS Agricultural Research Platform prepared and set up in India for strengthening the cooperation in the field of agricultural research & innovations amongst the BRICS member states. | 7 | |||
| What is the main purpose of BIMSTEC as an organization? | to pursue mutual trade, connectivity and cultural, technical and economic development in the region | August, 2021 Agricultural Situation in India 5 Farm Sector News promote precision farming was also discussed in the meeting. The BIMSTEC was founded in 1997 with an ambition to pursue mutual trade, connectivity and cultural, technical and economic development in the region. It provides a unique link between South and South-East Asia with 5 countries - Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka from South Asia and two countries - Myanmar and Thailand from South-East Asia coming together on one platform for cooperation in 14 key economic and social sectors of the economy. Initially, six sectors- trade, technology, energy, transport, tourism and fisheries were included for sectoral cooperation which was later expanded to 14 areas of cooperation. Agriculture is one of the 14 sectors. | 174 | definition | 1.000 | The BIMSTEC was founded in 1997 with an ambition to pursue mutual trade, connectivity and cultural, technical and economic development in the region. | 8 | page=8,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the National Edible Oil Mission-Oil Palm? | a pledge for achieving self-reliance in edible oil | 9th installment of PM-KISAN released The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi released the 9th installment of financial benefit under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) on 9th August, 2021 through video conference. The Prime Minister also interacted with farmer beneficiaries during the event. This enabled the transfer of an amount of more than Rs. 19,500 crores to more than 9.75 crores beneficiary farmer families. The Prime Minister highlighted National Edible Oil Mission-Oil Palm, i.e. NMEO-OP as a pledge for achieving self-reliance in edible oil. He said that through the National Edible Oil Mission- Oil Palm mission, more than Rs. 11,000 crores will be invested in the cooking oil ecosystem. Government will ensure that farmers get all the facilities, from quality seeds to technology. | 511 | definition | 1.000 | NMEO-OP as a pledge for achieving self-reliance in edible oil. | 11 | page=11,block=4 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the role of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)? | frontline extension which act as a bridge between research organizations and the main extension system operated by different development departments of the State Governments. | He pointed out that for the first time, India is among the top 10 countries of the world in terms of agricultural exports. Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each of the rural districts across the country The Government has made a provision for opening of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each of the rural districts across the country. A total of 725 KVKs have been established across the country till date. KVKs are mandated for frontline extension which act as a bridge between research organizations and the main extension system operated by different development departments of the State Governments. Considering the role and resources of a KVK, it caters to the requirement of the selected farmers of the district and provide capacity development support to State Development Departments. The coverage of entire district is the responsibility of development departments of State Governments. | 423 | definition | 1.000 | KVKs are mandated for frontline extension which act as a bridge between research organizations and the main extension system operated by different development departments of the State Governments. Considering the role and resources of a KVK, it caters to the requirement of the selected farmers of the district and provide capacity development support to State Development Departments. | ||||
| What is the purpose of the Pusa Decomposer Technology developed by ICAR? | for crop residue management across the country. | Sanctioned staff strength of each KVK is 16 including one Senior Scientist-cum-Head, six Subject Matter Specialists, one Farm Manager, two Programme Assistants. As per requirement, large number of KVKs have been strengthened with other infrastructure facilities like, pulses seed hubs, soil testing kits, micro-irrigation systems, Integrated Farming Systems units, farm machineries and equipment, District Agro-Met Units, etc. during last five years. Government provides capsule kits to the farmers of 25 states during 2020-21 Multiple efforts have been made to demonstrate the new low cost capsule, i.e. Pusa Decomposer Technology developed by ICAR - Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi for crop residue management across the country. | 708 | definition | 1.000 | Pusa Decomposer Technology developed by ICAR - Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi for crop residue management across the country. | 11 | page=11,block=4 | 0.700 | valid |
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