1678 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from ICAR Eng Annual Report 2024-25, published by icar.org.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. 802 of the 1678 pairs (47.8%) are explanatory questions and 876 restate a figure. 96.25% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What was achieved using precision breeding through marker-assisted selection? | used for developing 10 trait-specific varieties | In field crops, 524 varieties/hybrids were released, including 34 biofortified varieties and 79 varieties resistant to abiotic stresses like drought, salinity, and low temperatures. Precision breeding through marker-assisted selection was used for developing 10 trait-specific varieties. Breeder seed production in 2023-24 reached 106,398 q, surpassing the target, while overall seed production amounted to 428,046 q. | 239 | definition | 1.000 | Precision breeding through marker-assisted selection was used for developing 10 trait-specific varieties. | 17 | page=17,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What was the focus of the comparative RNA sequencing analysis in groundnut genotypes? | performed on contrasting genotypes from Spanish (TG37A and GG7) and Virginia (Girnar 2) groundnut groups for the Raffinose Synthase (RS) gene, designated as AhRSV (AY7U99) | Balancing RFO reduction while preserving normal plant function requires identifying key regulatory genes in the RFO biosynthetic pathway. A comparative RNA sequencing analysis was performed on contrasting genotypes from Spanish (TG37A and GG7) and Virginia (Girnar 2) groundnut groups for the Raffinose Synthase (RS) gene, designated as AhRSV (AY7U99). RNA-seq data revealed no detectable AhRSV transcript in Spanish varieties, with qPCR analysis showing negligible expression differences between maturing (S1) and mature (S2) seeds in these varieties. | 180 | definition | 1.000 | A comparative RNA sequencing analysis was performed on contrasting genotypes from Spanish (TG37A and GG7) and Virginia (Girnar 2) groundnut groups for the Raffinose Synthase (RS) gene, designated as AhRSV (AY7U99). | 52 | page=52,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the Pusa MeFly Kit? | an eco-friendly, cost-effective solution for controlling fruit flies of the Bactrocera species, significant pests affecting fruit crops like mango, guava, papaya, citrus etc in India | Being also an international quarantine pest, their infestation and insecticidal usage impacts the export potential of fruit crops. The Pusa MeFly Kit is an eco-friendly, cost-effective solution for controlling fruit flies of the Bactrocera species, significant pests affecting fruit crops like mango, guava, papaya, citrus etc in India. Effect of nano-particles on jute mealybug (Phenacoccus solenopsis) Pusa MeFly Kit Variation in lesion length upon artificial inoculation with Macrophomina phaseolina Mortality percentage of mealybug Concentration (ppm) Nanosilica Nanosulphur | 153 | definition | 1.000 | The Pusa MeFly Kit is an eco-friendly, cost-effective solution for controlling fruit flies of the Bactrocera species, significant pests affecting fruit crops like mango, guava, papaya, citrus etc in India. | 70 | page=70,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the purpose of a centrifugal blower in the described machine? | used to convey the seed cotton from the delivery ends of both screw augers to a storage tank through an air duct | It consists of a pair of counter-rotating rollers with three brush strips and three rubber bats. A centrifugal blower is used to convey the seed cotton from the delivery ends of both screw augers to a storage tank through an air duct. The machine has an effective field capacity of 0.1 ha/h, with a field efficiency of 80%, at a forward speed of 1.35 km/h. | 121 | definition | 1.000 | A centrifugal blower is used to convey the seed cotton from the delivery ends of both screw augers to a storage tank through an air duct. | 124 | page=124,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What material and design are used for the blade assembly in the power-operated jackfruit cutting machine? | made of four blades of high carbon steel fixed radially on a hollow circular ring | A power operated Jackfruit cutting machine has been developed to ease the operation. The blade assembly is made of four blades of high carbon steel fixed radially on a hollow circular ring. At the centre of the circular ring, a hollow pipe of size 80 mm diameter is fixed for removing the centre core of jackfruit. | 107 | definition | 1.000 | The blade assembly is made of four blades of high carbon steel fixed radially on a hollow circular ring. | 134 | page=134,block=5 | 0.850 | valid |
| What was the purpose of the multi-layered innovative pathway that was designed? | designed for short, medium, and long-term goals | A business plan for small and medium pig farmers was also created for the commercialization of pig farming. A multi-layered innovative pathway was designed for short, medium, and long-term goals. A ‘Model-Village Approach’ action plan was formulated, with a multidimensional methodology that can be replicated for a sustainable livelihood framework. | 147 | definition | 1.000 | A multi-layered innovative pathway was designed for short, medium, and long-term goals. | 163 | page=163,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What type of breed is the Andamani duck? | a dual-purpose breed, mainly distributed in North and Middle Andaman | Litter size at farrowing ranges from 6–13. Andamani duck is a dual-purpose breed, mainly distributed in North and Middle Andaman. They are medium-sized ducks with features such as a comparatively longer neck, a yellowish bill with a black tip, black skin, a white band around the neck, and a shorter shank as compared to other indigenous ducks. | 60 | definition | 1.000 | Andamani duck is a dual-purpose breed, mainly distributed in North and Middle Andaman. | 197 | page=197,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What was the purpose of the units established in Thumakapalli village? | designed to benefit tribal farmers and empower women | To address this issue, KVK Vizianagaram established a ₹5 crore automated millet processing unit and a ₹2 crore ginger and sesame oil extraction unit in Thumakapalli village, Kothavalasa Mandal, with support from the A P Food Processing Society. The units were designed to benefit tribal farmers and empower women. Under the leadership of tribal woman Mrs K Saraswathi, the units have trained and empowered nearly 6,200 women in millet value-addition and marketing. | 260 | definition | 1.000 | The units were designed to benefit tribal farmers and empower women. | 200 | page=200,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What was a significant accomplishment in boosting ICAR's online presence? | the social media campaign for ‘100 Days of ICAR Achievements’ which further boosted the organization’s online presence, promoting technological advancements and research | ICAR’s website and social media platforms saw considerable traffic, with over 5 million page views and significant engagement on Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram. A notable achievement was the social media campaign for ‘100 Days of ICAR Achievements’ which further boosted the organization’s online presence, promoting technological advancements and research. The publicity and public relations efforts of ICAR included five press conferences, 50 press releases, and active participation in exhibitions, contributing to agricultural knowledge dissemination and raising public awareness of new technologies. | 191 | definition | 1.000 | A notable achievement was the social media campaign for ‘100 Days of ICAR Achievements’ which further boosted the organization’s online presence, promoting technological advancements and research. | 224 | page=224,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What marked a significant achievement for ICAR's social media campaign? | the completion of a 100-day social media campaign from July 1 to October 8, 2024 | ICAR’s YouTube channel, featuring video films, animations, lectures, interviews with dignitaries and eminent scientists, and recordings of national and international events, attracted 83,115 subscribers. A significant milestone was the completion of a 100-day social media campaign from July 1 to October 8, 2024. During this campaign, ICAR’s social media platforms (Facebook, X, and Instagram) showcased posts highlighting 100 varieties, 100 technologies, and 100 research papers with NAAS scores above 10, representing contributions from 84 institutes and 69 agricultural universities. | 232 | definition | 1.000 | A significant milestone was the completion of a 100-day social media campaign from July 1 to October 8, 2024. | 228 | page=228,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
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