888 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Final Annual Report 2023-24.cdr, published by shipmin.gov.in. The source is a 152-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include sagarmala, national waterways, green port guidelines, hydrogen fuel cell ferry, national green hydrogen mission, harit nauka guidelines, kochi water metro project, zero emission feeder container vessel. 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: 541 factual, 92 list, 78 summary, 73 table, 52 definition, 39 relationship, 13 comparison. 274 of the 888 pairs (30.9%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 614 are factual or table-based questions. 95.83% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 888 question-and-answer pairs derived from the Final Annual Report 2023-24 published by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (shipmin.gov.in). The questions span factual, explanatory, and tabular formats, covering topics such as maritime infrastructure, green initiatives, and international collaborations. Each answer is sourced directly from the report, ensuring traceability to the original document. The dataset highlights India's maritime advancements, including port developments, environmental policies, and international agreements.
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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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| What does the Maritime Labour Convention replace and consolidate? | a single, coherent instrument which replaces and consolidates 37 separate ILO maritime labour conventions adopted since 1920 | The International Labour Organization (ILO) has mandated standards for the maritime industry too. The Maritime Labour Convention is a single, coherent instrument which replaces and consolidates 37 separate ILO maritime labour conventions adopted since 1920. | 132 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Annual%20Report%202023-24_English.pdf | The Maritime Labour Convention is a single, coherent instrument which replaces and consolidates 37 separate ILO maritime labour conventions adopted since 1920. | 125 | page=125,block=8 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the historical significance of Mumbai port in India? | the second oldest Major Port in India after Kolkata | 4.5 Mumbai port is the second oldest Major Port in India after Kolkata. The port has long been the principal gateway of India. | 19 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Annual%20Report%202023-24_English.pdf | Mumbai port is the second oldest Major Port in India after Kolkata. | 43 | page=43,block=5 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the responsibility of the Administration regarding Cargo Ship Safety Construction Surveys? | responsible for conduct of Cargo Ship Safety Construction (CSSC) Surveys of various types of cargo ships under construction and periodical and annual surveys thereafter | Administration is responsible for conduct of Cargo Ship Safety Construction (CSSC) Surveys of various types of cargo ships under construction and periodical and annual surveys thereafter. | 18 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Annual%20Report%202023-24_English.pdf | Administration is responsible for conduct of Cargo Ship Safety Construction (CSSC) Surveys of various types of cargo ships under construction and periodical and annual surveys thereafter. | 76 | page=76,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What role does the Secretary hold within the Ministry? | the Chief Accounting Authority of the Ministry | Period RTI Applications received and disposed of RTI Appeals received and disposed of 1 January – March 147 5 2 April – June 140 5 3 July – September 154 7 4 October – December 110 4 5 December – March 146 14 Total 697 35 Accounts and Budget 10.7 The Secretary is the Chief Accounting Authority of the Ministry. He discharges his responsibilities through the Financial Advisor and the Principal Chief Controller of Accounts (Pr.CCA). | 264 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Annual%20Report%202023-24_English.pdf | The Secretary is the Chief Accounting Authority of the Ministry. | 132 | page=132,block=7 | 0.850 | valid |
| What audit scheme did India complete successfully between February and March 2024? | IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) | Re-election of India to the Council of International Maritime Organisation for the biennium 2024-25 with highest tally: India has been re-elected to the Council of International Maritime Organization (IMO), London in the category of 10 member countries with 'the largest interest in international seaborne trade'. India secured 157 votes out of 163 valid votes during the election. IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) of India : The Maritime Administration (DGS) successfully th completed the 1st IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) of India between 24 February 2024 to th 04 March 2024 demonstrating it full compliance of the relevant IMO Conventions, Codes and Guidelines as applicable. | 382 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Annual%20Report%202023-24_English.pdf | India secured 157 votes out of 163 valid votes during the election. IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) of India : The Maritime Administration (DGS) successfully th completed the 1st IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) of India between 24 February 2024 to th 04 March 2024 demonstrating it full compliance of the relevant IMO Conventions, Codes and Guidelines as applicable. | ||||
| What category did India secure re-election to in the Council of International Maritime Organization for 2024-25? | 10 member countries with 'the largest interest in international seaborne trade' | Re-election of India to the Council of International Maritime Organisation for the biennium 2024-25 with highest tally: India has been re-elected to the Council of International Maritime Organization (IMO), London in the category of 10 member countries with 'the largest interest in international seaborne trade'. India secured 157 votes out of 163 valid votes during the election. IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) of India : The Maritime Administration (DGS) successfully th completed the 1st IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) of India between 24 February 2024 to th 04 March 2024 demonstrating it full compliance of the relevant IMO Conventions, Codes and Guidelines as applicable. | 233 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Annual%20Report%202023-24_English.pdf | Re-election of India to the Council of International Maritime Organisation for the biennium 2024-25 with highest tally: India has been re-elected to the Council of International Maritime Organization (IMO), London in the category of 10 member countries with 'the largest interest in international seaborne trade'. | ||||
| What distinguishes SMPK as a major port in India? | the only riverine major port in India having an existence of 153 years | In a path breaking marketing initiative, PPA has commenced the movement of thermal coal from MCL to Gencos, located on West Coast to meet the burgeoning power demand of the Western states. Ø Towards green initiatives, port has planted 1 lakh saplings during the last year and marching towards plantation of 1 million saplings by 2026. 4. SMPK is the only riverine major port in India having an existence of 153 years. It has a vast hinterland comprising the entire eastern India including West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, North Eastern Hill States and the neighboring countries of Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan, the last two being landlocked. The port has twin dock systems viz. Kolkata Dock System (KDS) on the eastern bank and Haldia Dock Complex (HDC) on the western bank of river Hooghly. | 346 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Annual%20Report%202023-24_English.pdf | SMPK is the only riverine major port in India having an existence of 153 years. | 54 | page=54,block=0 | 0.700 | |
| What functions is TAMP discharging under the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021? | discharging the functions of the Adjudicatory Board till constitution of Adjudicatory Board | As mandated under MPA Act, 2021, TAMP is discharging the functions of the Adjudicatory Board till constitution of Adjudicatory Board. | 41 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Annual%20Report%202023-24_English.pdf | As mandated under MPA Act, 2021, TAMP is discharging the functions of the Adjudicatory Board till constitution of Adjudicatory Board. | 94 | page=94,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| What guidelines were launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways on 27 June 2023? | 'Sagar Samajik Sahyog' - Revised Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Guidelines 2023 | The project is planned in four phases, with Phase 1 aimed at handling approximately 4 million Twenty Foot Equivalent Units (MTEUs) by 2028, with a dredged depth of 20 meters. Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPS&W), Govt. of India is developing the International Container Transshipment Port (ICTP) at Galathea Bay. Vision action plan is expected to propel India to new heights, attracting over INR 70 lakh crore of investments thereby enabling India's quantum leap towards becoming a global maritime hub. The 'Sagar Samajik Sahyog' - Revised Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Guidelines 2023 were launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and th Waterways on 27 June 2023 for Major Port Authorities. Under these guidelines, the Major Ports have been empowered to sanction and approve CSR projects. | 519 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Annual%20Report%202023-24_English.pdf | The 'Sagar Samajik Sahyog' - Revised Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Guidelines 2023 were launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and th Waterways on 27 June 2023 for Major Port Authorities. | ||||
| What is the Inland Waterways Authority of India responsible for? | development, maintenance and regulation of National Waterways (NWs) | The IWAI was set up on 27 October 1986 vide Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985, for regulation and development of inland waterways for the purposes of shipping and navigation and is inter-alia responsible for development, maintenance and regulation of National Waterways (NWs). The development and regulation of waterways which are not declared as NWs remain under the domain of the respective State Governments. Secretary Shipping Level Talks (SSLT) between India and Bangladesh held during th th 18 to 20 December, 2023 at Dhaka | 220 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Annual%20Report%202023-24_English.pdf | The IWAI was set up on 27 October 1986 vide Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985, for regulation and development of inland waterways for the purposes of shipping and navigation and is inter-alia responsible for development, maintenance and regulation of National Waterways (NWs). | 105 | page=105,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
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