826 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Update September 2013, published by shipmin.gov.in. The source is a 73-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include indian port sector, transport research wing, cargo traffic, major ports, non-major ports, joint sector port projects, global economy, gdp growth. 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: 435 table, 268 factual, 40 relationship, 37 list, 23 summary, 19 definition, 4 comparison. 123 of the 826 pairs (14.9%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 703 are factual or table-based questions. 98.55% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 826 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from the September 2013 update published by shipmin.gov.in. It focuses on topics such as the Indian port sector, cargo traffic, major and non-major ports, joint sector port projects, and economic factors like GDP growth and global trade. Each record includes the question, answer, context, and source details, enabling verification against the original publication. The dataset categorizes questions into types like factual, table-based, and explanatory, with 14.9% focusing on explanations.
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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 is the purpose of the Maritime Agenda 2010-20? | an effort to identify the areas for attention during 2010-11 to 2019-20 | improve the efficiency of the delivery system, the Ministry of Shipping has come out with a Maritime Agenda 2010-20 for the next ten years. The Agenda is an effort to identify the areas for attention during 2010-11 to 2019-20. | 154 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Update%20September%202013.pdf | The Agenda is an effort to identify the areas for attention during 2010-11 to 2019-20. | 29 | page=29,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the role of the Maharashtra Maritime Board? | the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State’s maritime activities | Out of 48 non-major ports only 13 handle cargo. Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) is the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State’s maritime activities. MMB has taken many policy initiatives for development of port sector which are given in the Box: 3. | 84 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Update%20September%202013.pdf | Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) is the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State’s maritime activities. | 37 | page=37,block=3 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the focus of Section 1 in the document? | Recent Trends in Cargo Traffic and Policy Initiatives | Section No. Subject Page No. 1 Recent Trends in Cargo Traffic and Policy Initiatives 1-26 2 Policy and Performance of Maritime States 27-40 3 Efficiency Indicators of Major Ports 41-45 4 Private Sector/Captive/Joint Sector Port Projects 46-63 | 31 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Update%20September%202013.pdf | 1 Recent Trends in Cargo Traffic and Policy Initiatives 1-26 2 Policy and Performance of Maritime States 27-40 3 Efficiency Indicators of Major Ports 41-45 4 Private Sector/Captive/Joint Sector Port Projects 46-63 | 5 | page=5,block=4 | 0.700 | valid |
| What type of port is being developed at Vijaydurg Port in Maharashtra? | an all weather and Multipurpose port | Development of an all weather and Multipurpose port at Vijaydurg Port Dist. Sindhudurg Vijaydurg, Maharashtra 7.5 10000 Detailed Project Report under scrutiny. Terms of Reference (ToR) being obtained from MoEF. MoEF has issued moratorium till 31.12.2011 banning infrastructure projects in Sindhudurg & Ratnagiri districts. Matter taken up with MoEF for lifting of moratorium. | 15 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Update%20September%202013.pdf | Development of an all weather and Multipurpose port at Vijaydurg Port Dist. | 63 | page=63,block=15 | 0.700 | valid |
| What type of ports are planned for development at the Green Field sites selected by the Gujarat Maritime Board? | “All weather Deep Water Direct Berthing Ports” | 2.4.1. As per the port policy, Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) has selected 10 Green Field sites for development of new ports as “All weather Deep Water Direct Berthing Ports”. Amongst 10 ports, 6 ports are to be developed through private investment and remaining 4 ports in the joint sector. The list of projects undertaken for capacity augmentation is given in the Table16. | 126 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Update%20September%202013.pdf | As per the port policy, Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) has selected 10 Green Field sites for development of new ports as “All weather Deep Water Direct Berthing Ports”. | 36 | page=36,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| What type of terminal is planned at Puthuvypeen SEZ in Cochin? | Multi User Liquid Terminal (MULT) | Awaiting security clearance.@ 25. Extension of existing Container terminal in outer harbour on DBFOT basis Visakhapatnam 0. MTEUs 6331. Applications for security clearance for all 7 applicants submitted to Ministry on 29.10.2012. RFP issued on 12.2.2013 and bids opened on 28/3/2013. Awaiting Security clearance and approval from Government.@ 26. Up- gradation of the existing facility and creating new facility for handling iron ore on DBFOT basis Visakhapatnam 23.00 8454. Proposal for security clearance sent to Ministry on 26.12.2012. RFP issued on 12.02.2013 and bids opened on 28.03.2013. Awaiting Security clearance and approval of the Government.@ 27. Multi User Liquid Terminal (MULT) at Puthuvypeen SEZ( International Bunkering terminal at Cochin) | 660 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Update%20September%202013.pdf | Awaiting Security clearance and approval of the Government.@ 27. Multi User Liquid Terminal (MULT) at Puthuvypeen SEZ( International Bunkering terminal at Cochin) | 59 | page=59,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What types of transportation are included in the tanker market? | the transportation of crude oil, refined petroleum products (clean and dirty products) and chemicals | These variations may reduce the gap of new surplus and low demand, which would lead to improved container freight rates (Clarkson Research Services, 2013). Tanker freight rates 1.5.2. The tanker market, which encompasses the transportation of crude oil, refined petroleum products (clean and dirty products) and chemicals, witnessed an equally difficult market environment in 2012, perhaps slightly less volatile. The year saw ups and downs for the tanker industry; this volatility was felt across the board in many ship sizes and as a whole but perhaps slightly less so than in 2011. The average Baltic Exchange Dirty Tanker Index for the full year 2012 dropped to 719 (8 per cent less than the annual average of 2011), whereas the average Baltic Exchange Clean Tanker Index was below 700 (11 per cent less than the annual average of 2011). These trends are reflected in Table 11. | 221 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Update%20September%202013.pdf | The tanker market, which encompasses the transportation of crude oil, refined petroleum products (clean and dirty products) and chemicals, witnessed an equally difficult market environment in 2012, perhaps slightly less volatile. | ||||
| What is tariff fixation? | carried out by TAMP which is an independent Regulatory Body | 1.6.10 The preferred route for private sector participation is through open competitive bidding in which the bidder offering the highest percentage of revenue share out of the operation of the facility which is licensed out is selected. The tariff fixation is carried out by TAMP which is an independent Regulatory Body. At present the tariffs are fixed upfront which act as a ceiling before a project is bidded out on revenue share basis as explained above. | 260 | definition | 0.980 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Update%20September%202013.pdf | The tariff fixation is carried out by TAMP which is an independent Regulatory Body. | 31 | page=31,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| Why is In the medium term, however, supply growth likely to slow down? | the fewer vessel orders placed and the difficulty associated with financing new vessel builds | 1.5.2.4 In the near future, with world economies still under pressure, the sector is expected to continue facing the same weak demand volumes, especially in Europe, which would continue to have an impact on container freight rates, at least in 2013. In the medium term, however, supply growth is likely to slow down, owing to the fewer vessel orders placed and the difficulty associated with financing new vessel builds. These variations may reduce the gap of new surplus and low demand, which would lead to improved container freight rates (Clarkson Research Services, 2013). | 326 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Update%20September%202013.pdf | In the medium term, however, supply growth is likely to slow down, owing to the fewer vessel orders placed and the difficulty associated with financing new vessel builds. | 24 | page=24,block=2 | 0.800 | valid |
| Why is The terminal capable to operate at its 5 Million capacity per annum but? | limited evacuation capacity and incompletion of gas pipelines to Mangalore, Banglore and Kayamkulam its regasification capacity is hardly being utilized | High pressure gas send out has been commenced from terminal to BPCL and FACT. The terminal is capable to operate at its 5 Million capacity per annum but due to limited evacuation capacity and incompletion of gas pipelines to Mangalore, Banglore and Kayamkulam its regasification capacity is hardly being utilized. The work on the pipeline was reviewed by the Vice Chairman, State Planning Board with the 7 concerned District Collectors in January, February and April, 2013. | 160 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Update%20September%202013.pdf | The terminal is capable to operate at its 5 Million capacity per annum but due to limited evacuation capacity and incompletion of gas pipelines to Mangalore, Banglore and Kayamkulam its regasification capacity is hardly being utilized. | 53 | page=53,block=1 | 0.800 | valid |
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