29 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from 59 Circular 2026, published by cbseacademic.nic.in. The source is a 6-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include e-waste awareness campaign, mission life, eco clubs, cbse, central pollution control board, state pollution control board, producer responsibility organizations, nep 2020. 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. Question types in the export: 14 factual, 7 list, 4 relationship, 3 summary, 1 comparison. 15 of the 29 pairs (51.7%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 14 are factual or table-based questions. 100.00% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 29 question-and-answer pairs derived from CBSE Circular 59/2026, focusing on an e-waste awareness campaign in schools. The circular outlines roles for schools, eco clubs, and government bodies in managing e-waste responsibly. It emphasizes environmental education as part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and aligns with Mission Life's theme of reducing e-waste. The dataset includes factual, list-based, and explanatory questions, with answers sourced directly from the circular's text.
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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_document | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| Under which ministry does CBSE operate as an autonomous organisation? | Ministry of Education, Govt. of India | (An Autonomous Organisation Under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India) CBSE/ACAD/AD(MS)/2026 Date: 14.09. Circular No: Acad-59/2026 All the Heads of Schools affiliated to CBSE Subject: ‘E-Waste Awareness Campaign and Collection Drive’ in Schools under | 38 | relationship | 0.970 | https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/Circulars/2026/59_Circular_2026.pdf | (An Autonomous Organisation Under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India) CBSE/ACAD/AD(MS)/2026 Date: 14.09. | 1 | page=1,block=6 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is one of the harmful effects of unofficial e-waste handling and backyard recycling? | release hazardous toxins into soil, air and groundwater, impacting child development and public health | Annexure E-Waste Awareness and Collection Drive in Schools under Eco Clubs for Mission Life • E-Waste Threat: lndia generates millions of tonnes of e-waste annually. Unofficial handling and backyard recycling release hazardous toxins into soil, air and groundwater, impacting child development and public health. • NEP 2020 integration: NEP 2020 advocates for integrating environmental awareness across subject areas, shifting learning away from rote memory toward practical, action- oriented civic duty. • Mission Life Alignment: Directly supports Mission Life Theme 6: "Reduce -E-Waste “by promoting repair, reuse, and safe channelization of electronic gadgets. Two-Phase Action Plan Phase 1-Prepartory stage (15th September -30th September) • School Level Action. | 209 | relationship | 0.970 | https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/Circulars/2026/59_Circular_2026.pdf | Unofficial handling and backyard recycling release hazardous toxins into soil, air and groundwater, impacting child development and public health. | 4 | page=4,block=2 | ||
| What is the responsibility of the School Principal and Eco Club for Mission Life regarding e-waste collection? | Ensuring safe collection (no hazardous dismantling) and entry on Eco Clubs for Mission Life portal | DoSEL (Ministry of tie- ups.Education) • Overall national monitoring and policy oversight. • Webinar/workshops/handholding sessions. • Mandating CPCP/SPCBs to facilitate certified recycle tie-ups. MoEFCC & CPCB • Providing technical awareness material and safe handling guidelines. • Issuing state circulars and appointing State/UT/District Nodal Officers. State/UT/District Nodal Officers. • Monitoring 100% participation of schools Eco Clubs for Mission Life. • . Designating Eco Club for Mission Life in-charge teacher. School Principal & Eco Club for Mission Life • Ensuring safe collection (no hazardous dismantling) and entry on Eco Clubs for Mission Life portal. • .Transporting and safely recycling collected e-waste. Certified Recyclers / PROs • lssuing official Certificates of Recycling to participating schools. | 570 | relationship | 0.970 | https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/Circulars/2026/59_Circular_2026.pdf | School Principal & Eco Club for Mission Life • Ensuring safe collection (no hazardous dismantling) and entry on Eco Clubs for Mission Life portal. | ||||
| What is the role of nodal mapping in the e-waste drive? | authorities connect school clusters SPCB (State Pollution Control Board) authorized recyclers or PROs (Producer Responsibility Organisations) | School Establish a dedicated E-Waste Collection Corner equipped with secure, dry containers marked for obsolete electronics (cables,old phones, calculators, chargers, keyboards etc.). • Nodal Mapping: authorities connect school clusters SPCB (State Pollution Control Board) authorized recyclers or PROs (Producer Responsibility Organisations). • Webinars/Workshops: Conduct student teacher orientation sessions around e-waste dangers, responsible disposals and circular economy principles. Phase 2-: Implementation &Collection Phase (1st October-31st October) | 201 | relationship | 0.970 | https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/Circulars/2026/59_Circular_2026.pdf | • Nodal Mapping: authorities connect school clusters SPCB (State Pollution Control Board) authorized recyclers or PROs (Producer Responsibility Organisations). | 4 | page=4,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does NEP 2020 advocate for in relation to environmental awareness? | integrating environmental awareness across subject areas, shifting learning away from rote memory toward practical, action- oriented civic duty | Annexure E-Waste Awareness and Collection Drive in Schools under Eco Clubs for Mission Life • E-Waste Threat: lndia generates millions of tonnes of e-waste annually. Unofficial handling and backyard recycling release hazardous toxins into soil, air and groundwater, impacting child development and public health. • NEP 2020 integration: NEP 2020 advocates for integrating environmental awareness across subject areas, shifting learning away from rote memory toward practical, action- oriented civic duty. • Mission Life Alignment: Directly supports Mission Life Theme 6: "Reduce -E-Waste “by promoting repair, reuse, and safe channelization of electronic gadgets. Two-Phase Action Plan Phase 1-Prepartory stage (15th September -30th September) • School Level Action. | 360 | summary | 0.970 | https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/Circulars/2026/59_Circular_2026.pdf | • NEP 2020 integration: NEP 2020 advocates for integrating environmental awareness across subject areas, shifting learning away from rote memory toward practical, action- oriented civic duty. | ||||
| What is the subject of Circular No: Acad-59/2026 issued by CBSE? | ‘E-Waste Awareness Campaign and Collection Drive’ in Schools | (An Autonomous Organisation Under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India) CBSE/ACAD/AD(MS)/2026 Date: 14.09. Circular No: Acad-59/2026 All the Heads of Schools affiliated to CBSE Subject: ‘E-Waste Awareness Campaign and Collection Drive’ in Schools under | 191 | summary | 0.970 | https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/Circulars/2026/59_Circular_2026.pdf | Circular No: Acad-59/2026 All the Heads of Schools affiliated to CBSE Subject: ‘E-Waste Awareness Campaign and Collection Drive’ in Schools under | 1 | page=1,block=6 | 0.700 | valid |
| What should schools establish for e-waste collection? | a dedicated E-Waste Collection Corner equipped with secure, dry containers marked for obsolete electronics (cables,old phones, calculators, chargers, keyboards etc.) | School Establish a dedicated E-Waste Collection Corner equipped with secure, dry containers marked for obsolete electronics (cables,old phones, calculators, chargers, keyboards etc.). • Nodal Mapping: authorities connect school clusters SPCB (State Pollution Control Board) authorized recyclers or PROs (Producer Responsibility Organisations). • Webinars/Workshops: Conduct student teacher orientation sessions around e-waste dangers, responsible disposals and circular economy principles. Phase 2-: Implementation &Collection Phase (1st October-31st October) | 17 | summary | 0.930 | https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/Circulars/2026/59_Circular_2026.pdf | School Establish a dedicated E-Waste Collection Corner equipped with secure, dry containers marked for obsolete electronics (cables,old phones, calculators, chargers, keyboards etc.). | 4 | page=4,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does NEP 2020 aim to shift learning away from? | rote memory | Annexure E-Waste Awareness and Collection Drive in Schools under Eco Clubs for Mission Life • E-Waste Threat: lndia generates millions of tonnes of e-waste annually. Unofficial handling and backyard recycling release hazardous toxins into soil, air and groundwater, impacting child development and public health. • NEP 2020 integration: NEP 2020 advocates for integrating environmental awareness across subject areas, shifting learning away from rote memory toward practical, action- oriented civic duty. • Mission Life Alignment: Directly supports Mission Life Theme 6: "Reduce -E-Waste “by promoting repair, reuse, and safe channelization of electronic gadgets. Two-Phase Action Plan Phase 1-Prepartory stage (15th September -30th September) • School Level Action. | 446 | comparison | 0.840 | https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/Circulars/2026/59_Circular_2026.pdf | • NEP 2020 integration: NEP 2020 advocates for integrating environmental awareness across subject areas, shifting learning away from rote memory toward practical, action- oriented civic duty. | 4 | page=4,block=2 | 0.700 | |
| What activities are schools advised to conduct to raise awareness about e-waste? | student/ teacher orientation sessions around e-waste dangers, responsible disposals and circular economy principles | • School Level Action: Establish a dedicated E-Waste Collection Corner equipped with secure, dry containers marked for obsolete electronics (cables, old phones, calculators chargers keyboards etc.) • Nodal Mapping: District authorities connect school clusters CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board)/ SPCB (State Pollution Control Board) authorized recyclers or PROs (Producer Responsibility Organizations). • Webinars Workshops: Conduct student/ teacher orientation sessions around e-waste dangers, responsible disposals and circular economy principles. Phase 2: Implementation and Collection Phase (1st October to 31st October): | 437 | list | 0.820 | https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/Circulars/2026/59_Circular_2026.pdf | • Webinars Workshops: Conduct student/ teacher orientation sessions around e-waste dangers, responsible disposals and circular economy principles. | 1 | page=1,block=9 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are some examples of permitted items for e-waste disposal in schools? | Small gadgets, wires, circuit boards, discarded phones, remote controls, computer accessories, lT peripherals. ear buds | Safety Protocols for Schools. • Permitted ltems: Small gadgets, wires, circuit boards, discarded phones, remote controls, computer accessories, lT peripherals. ear buds etc. • Restricted / Hazardous ltems: Damaged lithium-ion batteries, broken cathode-ray tube (CRT) monitors, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), or leaking cells must not be handled by children. • . Zero Dismantling Rule: Students and staff are strictly prohibited from opening, breaking, or dismantling electronic devices. | 49 | list | 0.820 | https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/Circulars/2026/59_Circular_2026.pdf | • Permitted ltems: Small gadgets, wires, circuit boards, discarded phones, remote controls, computer accessories, lT peripherals. ear buds etc. | 5 | page=5,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
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