961 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from 1737111323 volume1 11, published by icmr.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. 276 of the 961 pairs (28.7%) are explanatory questions and 685 restate a figure. 98.13% 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 is required for an application to be considered by the Health Ministry's Screening Committee? | not placed for consideration of the HMSC without the certificate of ethical clearance | 2.3 Research Involving Human Subjects & Animal Experimentation lf the research involves human subjects and is not exempt from human subject review, then ti is mandatory to have proposed project approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) along with the approved assurance of compliance (format of which may be available at the parent organization). The application is not placed for consideration of the HMSC without the certificate of ethical clearance. Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research on Human Subjects, 2006 (available on ICMR’s website) may be referred to. | 412 | definition | 1.000 | The application is not placed for consideration of the HMSC without the certificate of ethical clearance. | 23 | page=23,ocr=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the function of the Health Screening Committee (HMSC)? | to consider and approve intemational research proposals in biomedical sciences for collaboration with foreign institutions and/or assistance from foreign funding agencies | An Introduction to the Document Health Screening Committee (HMSC) is a high level committee constituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW), Govt of India, to consider and approve intemational research proposals in biomedical sciences for collaboration with foreign institutions and/or assistance from foreign funding agencies. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) acts as the technical arm and is the Secretariat for this HMSC Is also responsible to monitor the progress. of such projects and assess the suitability of research results for in various national health programmes and policies. | 173 | definition | 1.000 | An Introduction to the Document Health Screening Committee (HMSC) is a high level committee constituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW), Govt of India, to consider and approve intemational research proposals in biomedical sciences for collaboration with foreign institutions and/or assistance from foreign funding agencies. | 9 | page=9,ocr=1 | ||
| What strategy does ICMR use to achieve its goals? | a twin track approach to meet its objectives: intramural (through Institutes totally by ICMR) and extramural research (through grants-in-aid given to projects in Institutions). | The research priorities of the Council are in line wiih the national health policy and priorities. It works very closely with the national programmes which have well defined targets for control, elimination and eradication of various diseases. ICMR has adopted a twin track approach to meet its objectives: intramural (through Institutes totally by ICMR) and extramural research (through grants-in-aid given to projects in Institutions). The permanent Institutes aré mission-oriented laboratories located in different parts of India (Fig 1), They address research on specific health topics of relevance to the country, such as tuberculosis, leprosy, cholera/diamhoeal diseases, viral diseases, AIDS, Malaria, Kala-azar, vector control, nutrition, food and drug toxicology, reproductive health, immunohaematology, oncology, epidemiology, bio-statistics, occupational health etc. | 261 | definition | 1.000 | ICMR has adopted a twin track approach to meet its objectives: intramural (through Institutes totally by ICMR) and extramural research (through grants-in-aid given to projects in Institutions). The permanent Institutes aré mission-oriented laboratories located in different parts of India (Fig 1), They address research on specific health topics of relevance to the country, such as tuberculosis, leprosy, cholera/diamhoeal diseases, viral diseases, AIDS, Malaria, Kala-azar, vector control, nutrition, food and drug toxicology, reproductive health, immunohaematology, oncology, epidemiology, | ||||
| What document is necessary for the international transfer of human biological material? | a Matenal Transfer Agreement (MTA) | ensure that the animals will not expenence any unnecessary discomfort, distress, pain or injury and a and for any euthanasia method to be used. If the applicant fails to include this information, the application may be deferred. The guidelines issued by the Committee for the Purpose of Control & Supervision of Experiments on Animals for Laboratory Animal Facility; Indian National Science Academy(INSA) Guidelines for Care and Use of Animats in Scientific Research and ICMR Guidelines for Use of Laboratory Animals in Medical Colleges may be referred to at ICMR website). 2. Transfer of Biological Materials In case ihere is transfer of human biological material from India to foreign laboratory or vice- versa, a Matenal Transfer Agreement (MTA) needs to be provided. | 714 | definition | 1.000 | Transfer of Biological Materials In case ihere is transfer of human biological material from India to foreign laboratory or vice- versa, a Matenal Transfer Agreement (MTA) needs to be provided. | 24 | page=24,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What role does OSER signify for the regional office? | the normative and facilitative rote of ihe regional office | In this context it is important to note the distinction between OSER{s) from the regional office and the former represents the normative and facilitative rote of ihe regional office, whereas the latier is the consolidated result for the entire region Priorities for Programme Budget 2006-2007 WHO's broad strategic directions are set out in the general programme of work, which quide the elaboration of the two-year programme budget. The programme budget builds on WHO's work over last biennium and sets out new and emerging areas of global concem where greater emphasis is required. The priorities are based on country needs and country cooperation strategies, resolutions of the health assembly and regional committees, other global commitments:such as the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and lessons from pasi experience. | 123 | definition | 1.000 | In this context it is important to note the distinction between OSER{s) from the regional office and the former represents the normative and facilitative rote of ihe regional office, whereas the latier is the consolidated result for the entire region Priorities for Programme Budget 2006-2007 WHO's broad strategic directions are set out in the general programme of work, which quide the elaboration of the two-year programme budget. | ||||
| What is the purpose of the exclusive award for women scientists instituted by ICMR? | to acknowledge the arduous tasks undertaken by them as successful professionals | ICMR offers an array of awards in biomedical sciences. Majority of the awards are annual while a few are being given on altemate years. In addition to the awards given for the meritonous work caried out by scientisis in a particular fleld of science, there are a number of awards fo recognize and adom scientific talent of young scientists. There are specific awards to encourage the scientists working in underdeveloped parts of country and also the scientists belonging to underprivileged communities and championing the cause of their section of An exclusive award has been instituted for women scientists to acknowledge the arduous tasks undertaken by them as successful professionals. ICMR awards are advertised in national newspapers and are widely publicized in scieniific journals of the country in addition to being displayed on ICMR website. 2. | 609 | definition | 1.000 | There are specific awards to encourage the scientists working in underdeveloped parts of country and also the scientists belonging to underprivileged communities and championing the cause of their section of An exclusive award has been instituted for women scientists to acknowledge the arduous tasks undertaken by them as successful professionals. | ||||
| What role does the Indian National Science Academy serve for scientists in India? | a body of scientists of eminence for the promotion and. safeguarding of the interests of scientists in India | The Academy also felicitates propery constituted National Committees, in which other leamed academics and societies may be associated, for undertaking scientific work of national and iniémational importance which the Academy may be called upon to perform by the by the The main objectives of the Indian National Science Academy are promotion of scientific knowledge in India including its practical application to problems of national welfare. It also aims te coordinate among Scientific Academies; Societies, Institutions, Goverment Scientific Departments and Services. It also acts as a body of scientists of eminence for the promotion and. safeguarding of the interests of scientists in India through propery constituted National Committees, for undertaking scientific work of national and importance. | 587 | definition | 1.000 | It also acts as a body of scientists of eminence for the promotion and. safeguarding of the interests of scientists in India through propery constituted National Committees, for undertaking scientific work of national and importance. | 34 | page=34,ocr=1 | ||
| What does the World Bank also refer to itself as? | Bank for Reconstruction & Development & IDA — Intemational Development Association | 26. World AIDS Foundation (WAF) Foundation Modiale, SIDA Cio Director, Institute Pasteur 26, Tue du Docteur Roux T5724, Paris, Cedex 15, France Fax: +33-1-4568 8938 27. World Bank Bank for Reconstruction & Development & IDA — Intemational Development Association) 76, Lodhi Estate New 003 Tek +91-11-2461 7241-4 Fax: 9393 Awww. in 28. World Food Programme Via Cesare Giulio Viola, 68/70 00148 Roma, Italia Tel +39-06-6513 3663 Fax: +39-06-6513 2063 | 180 | definition | 1.000 | World Bank Bank for Reconstruction & Development & IDA — Intemational Development Association) 76, Lodhi Estate New 003 Tek +91-11-2461 7241-4 Fax: 9393 Awww. | 223 | page=223,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the document provide a synopsis of? | ICMR’s existing partnership with other countries agencies around the globe for strengthening ongoing collaborative efforts | The document is also.a synopsis of ICMR’s existing partnership with other countries agencies around the globe for strengthening ongoing collaborative efforts. | sincerely hope that this document would help the researchers and pave the way to create an extensive as well as accurate evidence base. | congratulate everyone associated with this effort and hape that it helps policy makers for a more strategic planning. AL (Dr. Bhatta Additional Director General | 35 | definition | 1.000 | The document is also.a synopsis of ICMR’s existing partnership with other countries agencies around the globe for strengthening ongoing collaborative efforts. | 6 | page=6,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the Health Screening Committee (HMSC)? | to consider and approve intemational research proposals in biomedical sciences for collaboration with foreign institutions and/or assistance from foreign funding agencies | An Introduction to the Document Health Screening Committee (HMSC) is a high level committee constituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW), Govt of India, to consider and approve intemational research proposals in biomedical sciences for collaboration with foreign institutions and/or assistance from foreign funding agencies. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) acts as the technical arm and is the Secretariat for this HMSC Is also responsible to monitor the progress. of such projects and assess the suitability of research results for in various national health programmes and policies. | 173 | definition | 1.000 | An Introduction to the Document Health Screening Committee (HMSC) is a high level committee constituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW), Govt of India, to consider and approve intemational research proposals in biomedical sciences for collaboration with foreign institutions and/or assistance from foreign funding agencies. | 9 | page=9,ocr=1 |
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