564 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Annual Report 2023 24, published by isro.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. 370 of the 564 pairs (65.6%) are explanatory questions and 194 restate a figure. 98.58% 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 the modelling framework used for during the period from June to September 2023? | used for computing water balance components (Soil Moisture, Evapotranspiration and Surface Runoff) for the period June to September 2023 | Water Resources Applications: Under National Hydrology Project, the National modelling framework has been developed through geospatial and hydro-meteorological datasets, macro-scale Variable Infiltration Capacity (VIC) hydrological model at 3 min (5.5 km) grid level for the entire country. The modelling framework was used for computing water balance components (Soil Moisture, Evapotranspiration and Surface Runoff) for the period June to September 2023. Geospatial map of rice stubble burnt area over Punjab & Haryana in 2023 till November 20, 2023. | 319 | definition | 1.000 | The modelling framework was used for computing water balance components (Soil Moisture, Evapotranspiration and Surface Runoff) for the period June to September 2023. | 41 | page=41,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the allocated capacity of GSAT-19, GSAT-11, and GSAT-29 satellites used for? | used for the BharatNet project to provide broadband connectivity to Gram Panchayats (GPs) and also for other VSAT-based applications | ISRO has launched GSAT-19, GSAT-11, and GSAT 29 HTS satellites together providing 25 Gbps capacity. The capacity is used for the BharatNet project to provide broadband connectivity to Gram Panchayats (GPs) and also for other VSAT-based applications. Using these satellites, more than 6850 user terminals are deployed across the country. | 116 | definition | 1.000 | The capacity is used for the BharatNet project to provide broadband connectivity to Gram Panchayats (GPs) and also for other VSAT-based applications. | 48 | page=48,block=5 | 0.850 | valid |
| What was the ISRO TM network used for by the J&K Health Department during Amarnath Yatra 2023? | used by J&K Health Department for providing Telemedicine services during Amarnath Yatra 2023 | Out of these, around 80 Telemedicine nodes are located in high-altitude regions. ISRO TM network was used by J&K Health Department for providing Telemedicine services during Amarnath Yatra 2023. One node was installed at the Baltal base camp and another node was installed at Panchtarani, en route to Holy Cave Shri Amarnathji. | 101 | definition | 1.000 | ISRO TM network was used by J&K Health Department for providing Telemedicine services during Amarnath Yatra 2023. | 50 | page=50,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What are the characteristics of Field-level terminals used for uplinking observational data? | one-way transmitters which uplink the observational data to satellites in the UHF band (402 MHz Band) at intervals | Data Relay Transponder (DRT) is used for collecting observational data such as weather data; ocean monitoring data, snow avalanches, disaster alert signals etc. Field-level terminals are one-way transmitters which uplink the observational data to satellites in the UHF band (402 MHz Band) at intervals. Such data is received by the downlink station at the user premises. | 187 | definition | 1.000 | Field-level terminals are one-way transmitters which uplink the observational data to satellites in the UHF band (402 MHz Band) at intervals. | 55 | page=55,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What role does space technology play for people on Earth? | a vital tool as it furnishes direct and tangible benefits to people on Earth | The benefits that humanity derives from space and its associated applications support the continued exploration and development of space technologies. Space technology is a vital tool as it furnishes direct and tangible benefits to people on Earth. Assured access to space is a critical goal for the nation’s growth in space. | 171 | definition | 1.000 | Space technology is a vital tool as it furnishes direct and tangible benefits to people on Earth. | 70 | page=70,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What was the purpose of the hydrocode simulations? | performed to simulate hypervelocity impact with Al2O3 projectiles | In addition, Hydrocode simulations were performed to simulate hypervelocity impact with Al2O3 projectiles. Simulation results show a good match with the experimental results obtained from NASA during the Interagency Space Debris Coordination Committee. | 40 | definition | 1.000 | Hydrocode simulations were performed to simulate hypervelocity impact with Al2O3 projectiles. | 101 | page=101,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What activity involved the CM Recovery Model being towed by INS Shakti in Vishakhapatnam? | performed with the CM Recovery Model (CMRM) and was towed using INS Shakti in Vishakhapatnam | • The final Phase of TV-D1 CM recovery training was completed in August 2023 with ISRO & Indian Navy teams. Harbour trials were performed with the CM Recovery Model (CMRM) and was towed using INS Shakti in Vishakhapatnam. Successful completion of Phase-1 TV-D1 CM Recovery training at WSTF, Kochi by ISRO & Indian Navy Successful completion of Harbour trials for TV-D1 CM recovery training at Vishakhapatnam by ISRO and Indian Navy | 128 | definition | 1.000 | Harbour trials were performed with the CM Recovery Model (CMRM) and was towed using INS Shakti in Vishakhapatnam. | 118 | page=118,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is notable about the new HPC compute nodes? | Made in India and the majority of the software used is open source | The PARAM VIKRAM-1000 HPC facility has 108 computing nodes and dispenses 7296 CPU cores, 2,76,480 GPU Cores, 74 TB of RAM, and 1 PB of high-performance parallel Lustre file system. The new HPC compute nodes are Made in India and the majority of the software used is open source. It provides a theoretical peak performance (Rpeak) of 1395.63 TeraFlop/s (TF) and a Maximal LINPACK performance (Rmax) of 956.34 TF. | 211 | definition | 1.000 | The new HPC compute nodes are Made in India and the majority of the software used is open source. | 131 | page=131,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What was a significant achievement related to the disposal of hazardous waste? | the successful and safe disposal of hazardous waste in a safe and environmentally friendly manner | The most significant achievement from a safety perspective was the testing of the Crew Escape System and the Recovery of the Crew Module on board the new launcher called Test Vehicle TV-D1, the mission was accomplished without any safety-related incidents. Another major accomplishment was the successful and safe disposal of hazardous waste in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. | 290 | definition | 1.000 | Another major accomplishment was the successful and safe disposal of hazardous waste in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. | 150 | page=150,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the main responsibility of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre? | the design and development of launch vehicles and associated technologies | Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram VSSC is the lead Centre of ISRO, responsible for the design and development of launch vehicles and associated technologies. Major programmes at VSSC include Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV), Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle MkIII (LVM3), Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) and Rohini Sounding Rockets. PSLV, GSLV and LVM3 are already in the operational phase. VSSC has core competence in multiple disciplines and pursues advanced research & development in cutting-edge technologies for space transportation systems, overall project management of all launch vehicles, enabling space industry ecosystem, technology transfer and academic interface. VSSC houses state-of-the-art facilities in the design, development, realisation and testing of launch vehicles. | 105 | definition | 1.000 | Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram VSSC is the lead Centre of ISRO, responsible for the design and development of launch vehicles and associated technologies. | 12 | page=12,block=2 |
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