392 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Chapter 6, 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. 106 of the 392 pairs (27.0%) are explanatory questions and 286 restate a figure. 99.74% 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 the focus of task force studies supported by ICMR? | a time-bound, goal-oriented approach with clearly defined targets, specific time frames, tbl-standardized and uniform methodologies, and often a multi-centric structure | Extramural research is promoted by ICMR through: a) Setting up of Centres for Advanced Research in different research areas around existing expertise and infrastructure in selected departments of Medical Colleges, Universities and other non-ICMR Research Institutes. b) Task force studies which emphasize a time-bound, goal-oriented approach with clearly defined targets, specific time frames, tbl-standardized and uniform methodologies, and often a multi-centric structure. c) Open-ended research on the basis of applications for grants-in-aid received from scientists in non-ICMR Research Institutes, Medical colleges, Universities etc. located in different parts of the country. 3. In addition to research activities, the ICMR encourages human resource development in biomedical research through: | 305 | definition | 1.000 | b) Task force studies which emphasize a time-bound, goal-oriented approach with clearly defined targets, specific time frames, tbl-standardized and uniform methodologies, and often a multi-centric structure. | 10 | page=10,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are successful partnerships in collaborative research built on? | a shared vision with well-defined goals | Successful partnerships implemented through collaborative research have resulted into benefits to both parties. They are built on a shared vision with well-defined goals. Each of these agreements bring together the top minds and technology resources of partner countries and helps progression through shared research and innovation agenda. Earlier international collaborations have solely aimed at strengthening research capacity of individuals/institutions and transfer of technology to the partner organizations. Donor funding in India as shown through international collaborative projects has remained high, but at present most of the initiatives are based on equal footing with respect to functional requirements relevant to national conditions/circumstances and not monetary equivalents. | 130 | definition | 1.000 | They are built on a shared vision with well-defined goals. | 12 | page=12,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What aspect of human biological material exchange is regulated by the guidelines? | the exchange of biological material for commercial purposes | The above mentioned guidelines enshrine the definition, modalities and mechanism for transfer of human biological material for biomedical research as well as regulate the exchange of biological material for commercial purposes. It categorically states that if the material transfer is envisaged as part of a collaborative research project, the proposal must be routed through the appropriate authorities for evaluation and clearance. The exchange of human biological material should be an integral part of a collaborative project, which should have been approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and/or Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) and not be a separate activity. | 167 | definition | 1.000 | The above mentioned guidelines enshrine the definition, modalities and mechanism for transfer of human biological material for biomedical research as well as regulate the exchange of biological material for commercial purposes. | 18 | page=18,block=4 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the goal of the International Fellowship Programme initiated by ICMR in 2004? | building up of skilled pool of biomedical researchers in all aspects of biomedical research including basic, applied, epidemiological and clinical sciences | There is an urgent need that researchers working in core health sectors like diagnostics, epidemiology, surveillance and cure are exposed to the latest advancements in knowledge and interact with international scientists in their respective field of work. To achieve the objective of building up of skilled pool of biomedical researchers in all aspects of biomedical research including basic, applied, epidemiological and clinical sciences, ICMR embarked upon an International Fellowship Programme for capacity strengthening of scientists of our country in 2004. During the XIth plan period, the number of fellowships was doubled along with increase in the fellowship grant. | 284 | definition | 1.000 | To achieve the objective of building up of skilled pool of biomedical researchers in all aspects of biomedical research including basic, applied, epidemiological and clinical sciences, ICMR embarked upon an International Fellowship Programme for capacity strengthening of scientists of our country in 2004. | 19 | page=19,block=0 | ||
| What is IG-SCID described as in the context of international cooperation? | “a role model for international cooperation” | Thus IG-SCID can be described as “a role model for international cooperation” and may be replicated in building healthy partnership and more collaborative projects to gain the expertise in the field of infectious diseases. | 33 | definition | 1.000 | Thus IG-SCID can be described as “a role model for international cooperation” and may be replicated in building healthy partnership and more collaborative projects to gain the expertise in the field of infectious diseases. | 22 | page=22,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the goal of the South Asian Forum for Health Research? | to achieve better health for the people of South Asia | South Asian Forum for Health Research (SAFHeR) South Asian Forum for Health Research (SAFHeR) was created in the year 2003 with an aim of enhancing regional collaboration and partnership in health research among South Asian countries. This consultative meeting was organized by Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC), Nepal for the Development of Health Research Agenda for South Asia where most of the regional health research councils had participated for discussion and to address common health problems in the region. Vision: The vision of South Asian Forum for Health Research is to achieve better health for the people of South Asia. Mission: The mission of SAFHeR is to facilitate regional collaboration among the South Asian countries addressing common health problems towards sustainable solutions. | 583 | definition | 1.000 | Vision: The vision of South Asian Forum for Health Research is to achieve better health for the people of South Asia. | 23 | page=23,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the mission of the South Asian Forum for Health Research? | to facilitate regional collaboration among the South Asian countries addressing common health problems towards sustainable solutions | South Asian Forum for Health Research (SAFHeR) South Asian Forum for Health Research (SAFHeR) was created in the year 2003 with an aim of enhancing regional collaboration and partnership in health research among South Asian countries. This consultative meeting was organized by Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC), Nepal for the Development of Health Research Agenda for South Asia where most of the regional health research councils had participated for discussion and to address common health problems in the region. Vision: The vision of South Asian Forum for Health Research is to achieve better health for the people of South Asia. Mission: The mission of SAFHeR is to facilitate regional collaboration among the South Asian countries addressing common health problems towards sustainable solutions. | 672 | definition | 1.000 | Mission: The mission of SAFHeR is to facilitate regional collaboration among the South Asian countries addressing common health problems towards sustainable solutions. | 23 | page=23,block=2 | 0.700 | |
| What is the complete title of the Remote IMPACT pilot trial? | The remote Ischemic preconditioning in cardiac surgery trial pilot | Principal Investigator Funded by Date of approval Total budget Duration Subject area The remote Ischemic preconditioning in cardiac surgery trial pilot (Remote IMPACT pilot) Dr. G Karthikeyan Associate Professor, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Ansari Nagar, New Delhi- 110029 Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Canada | 85 | definition | 1.000 | Principal Investigator Funded by Date of approval Total budget Duration Subject area The remote Ischemic preconditioning in cardiac surgery trial pilot (Remote IMPACT pilot) Dr. | 53 | page=53,block=36 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the full name of the ENOS trial? | Efficacy of Nitric Oxide in Stroke | Principal Investigator Funded by Date of approval Total budget Duration Subject area ENOS : Efficacy of Nitric Oxide in Stroke - A prospective, international, multicentre, randomized, parallel-group, blinded, controlled, collaborative factorial trial to investigate the safety and efficacy of treatment with transdermal glyceryl trinitrate, a nitric oxide donor, and of stopping or continuing prior antihypertensive therapy, in patients with acute stroke Dr. Kameshwar Prasad Professor, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029 Medical Research Council, United Kingdom * | 92 | definition | 1.000 | Principal Investigator Funded by Date of approval Total budget Duration Subject area ENOS : Efficacy of Nitric Oxide in Stroke - A prospective, international, multicentre, randomized, parallel-group, blinded, controlled, collaborative factorial trial to investigate the safety and efficacy of treatment with transdermal glyceryl trinitrate, a nitric oxide donor, and of stopping or continuing prior antihypertensive therapy, in patients with acute stroke Dr. | 119 | page=119,block=19 | 0.700 | |
| What is the full name of the IST-3 trial? | Thrombolysis with intravenous rt-PA for acute ischaemic stroke: the third International Stroke Trial (IST-3) | Principal Investigator Funded by Date of approval Total budget Duration Subject area Thrombolysis with intravenous rt-PA for acute ischaemic stroke: the third International Stroke Trial (IST-3) Dr. Kameshwar Prasad Professor, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029 Medical Research Council, United Kingdom | 85 | definition | 1.000 | Principal Investigator Funded by Date of approval Total budget Duration Subject area Thrombolysis with intravenous rt-PA for acute ischaemic stroke: the third International Stroke Trial (IST-3) Dr. | 119 | page=119,block=34 | 0.700 | valid |
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