874 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from MergedFile, published by shipmin.gov.in. The source is a 76-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include indian port sector, 31.03.2019, transport research wing, major ports, non-major ports, cargo traffic, policy initiatives, world economy. 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: 416 table, 311 factual, 48 relationship, 39 list, 32 summary, 24 definition, 8 comparison. 150 of the 874 pairs (17.2%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 724 are factual or table-based questions. 98.74% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 874 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from a publication by shipmin.gov.in, focusing on the Indian port sector and related topics. Questions span various types, including factual, table-based, and explanatory, with answers sourced directly from the document. The dataset includes metadata such as the source page, location, and validation status for each entry, ensuring traceability to the original material. Topics covered include cargo traffic, policy initiatives, and global trade dynamics.
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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 Baltic Exchange clean tanker index represent? | an index of charter rates for product tankers on selected routes published by the Baltic Exchange | The Baltic Exchange dirty tanker index is an index of charter rates for crude oil tankers on selected routes published by the Baltic Exchange. The Baltic Exchange clean tanker index is an index of charter rates for product tankers on selected routes published by the Baltic Exchange. Dirty tankers generally carry heavier oils – heavy fuel oils or crude oil – than clean tankers. | 185 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/marchupadtenew.pdf | The Baltic Exchange clean tanker index is an index of charter rates for product tankers on selected routes published by the Baltic Exchange. | 28 | page=28,block=6 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does the Baltic Exchange dirty tanker index represent? | an index of charter rates for crude oil tankers on selected routes published by the Baltic Exchange | Rapid growth in the capacity of tankers carrying crude oil and products has further affected market balance, particularly in the crude oil sector. The Baltic Exchange dirty tanker index is an index of charter rates for crude oil tankers on selected routes published by the Baltic Exchange. The Baltic Exchange clean tanker index is an index of charter rates for product tankers on selected routes published by the Baltic Exchange. | 189 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/marchupadtenew.pdf | The Baltic Exchange dirty tanker index is an index of charter rates for crude oil tankers on selected routes published by the Baltic Exchange. | 28 | page=28,block=6 | 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 ports handle cargo. Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) is the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State’s maritime activities. Total cargo handled during 2018-19 was 175.72 million tonnes compared to 166.81 million tonnes handled during 2017-18 with the growth of 5.3%. | 90 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/marchupadtenew.pdf | Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) is the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State’s maritime activities. | 43 | page=43,block=7 | 0.850 | valid |
| What role does the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) play in the state's maritime activities? | the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State’s maritime activities | During the year 2018-19; 19 million tonnes of capacity was added taking the total cargo handling capacity in the non- major port sector in Gujarat to 542 million tonnes. Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) is the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State’s maritime activities. The table indicates that from the year 2013-14 onwards the capacity of Non-major ports increased every year. | 202 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/marchupadtenew.pdf | Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) is the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State’s maritime activities. | 42 | page=42,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What type of cargo makes up the remaining volumes in seaborne trade? | made of other dry cargo, including break-bulk shipments | Containerized trade and minor bulks represented 24.3 per cent and 25.4 per cent of the total, respectively. Remaining volumes were made of other dry cargo, including break-bulk shipments. Tanker trade shipments accounted for less than one third of total seaborne trade volume, in line with the persistent shift in the structure of seaborne trade observed over the past four decades. | 131 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/marchupadtenew.pdf | Remaining volumes were made of other dry cargo, including break-bulk shipments. | 8 | page=8,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What are world seaports regarded as in relation to shipping and trade? | principal infrastructural assets that service shipping and trade | 1.6.3. In 2017, global port activity and cargo handling of containerized and bulk cargo expanded rapidly, following two years of weak performance. This expansion was in line with positive trends in the world economy and seaborne trade. Global cargo traffic boasted an increase in volume of about 5.0% during the year 2017. world container terminals boasted an increase in volume of about 5.8% during the same year 2017. As key players in international trade and logistics and critical nodes in global supply chains, seaports continue to underpin globalized production processes, market access and effective integration in the global economy. World seaports are principal infrastructural assets that service shipping and trade, and their performance is largely determined by developments in the world economy and trade. | 661 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/marchupadtenew.pdf | World seaports are principal infrastructural assets that service shipping and trade, and their performance is largely determined by developments in the world economy and trade. | 30 | page=30,block=2 | ||
| What does GVA stand for in economic terms? | Gross Value Addition at factor cost at 2011-12 prices. | GVA: Gross Value Addition at factor cost at 2011-12 prices. * includes POL Product and POL crude, # includes iron ore fines and pellets @ includes Thermal coal and Coking Coal, ** includes Fertilizer and FRM-dry Source: Port Data Management Portal 1.6. Recent Developments in Global Ocean Freight Rates It covers the development of freight rates and transport costs in 2017 and early 2018, describing relevant developments in maritime markets, namely supply and demand in container ships, dry bulk carriers and tankers. It highlights significant events leading to major freight rate fluctuations, industry trends and gives a selective outlook on future developments of freight markets. | 5 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/marchupadtenew.pdf | GVA: Gross Value Addition at factor cost at 2011-12 prices. * includes POL Product and POL crude, # includes iron ore fines and pellets @ includes Thermal coal and Coking Coal, ** includes Fertilizer and FRM-dry Source: Port Data Management Portal 1.6. | 26 | page=26,block=1 | 0.700 | |
| What does the Baltic Exchange dirty tanker index track? | charter rates for crude oil tankers on selected routes | 2017 proved to be a challenging year for the tanker market, mainly because of the pressure faced by markets from continuous growth in supply capacity, particularly in the crude tanker sector that was matched by a relative deceleration in demand growth. It is estimated that global tanker trade expanded at an annual average growth rate of 3.0 per cent in 2017 (Review of Maritime Transport, October, 2018 report); the crude oil tanker fleet grew by 5 per cent and the product tanker fleet grew by 4.2 per cent (Clarksons Research, 2018c). Rapid growth in the capacity of tankers carrying crude oil and products has further affected market balance, particularly in the crude oil sector. The Baltic Exchange dirty tanker index is an index of charter rates for crude oil tankers on selected routes published by the Baltic Exchange. | 740 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/marchupadtenew.pdf | The Baltic Exchange dirty tanker index is an index of charter rates for crude oil tankers on selected routes published by the Baltic Exchange. | 28 | page=28,block=6 | ||
| What flexibility do the Guidelines for Determination of Tariffs and Guidelines for Port Charges provide? | flexibility to the PPP operators as well as Major Ports owned terminals in determining their tariffs | In order to allow the competitive market forces to play a greater role in determination of tariff at Major Ports Trusts, the Government issued two new sets of Tariff Guidelines namely Guidelines for Determination of Tariffs for projects at Major Ports, 2013 and Guidelines for Port Charges, 2015. These Guidelines impart flexibility to the PPP operators as well as Major Ports owned terminals in determining their tariffs. d) Coastal Shipping 1.7. With a view to promote coastal shipping, the Ministry of Shipping has taken a set of policy initiatives. One such initiative is to have a Green Channel clearance for cargo in major Ports as coastal cargo does not require customs clearance and only information needs to be filed with the customs. All the Major Ports are required to identify suitable infrastructure so that Green Channel clearance for coastal cargo can be made operational. | 321 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/marchupadtenew.pdf | These Guidelines impart flexibility to the PPP operators as well as Major Ports owned terminals in determining their tariffs. | ||||
| What framework do the New Land Policy Guidelines provide? | an open and transparent framework for managing Port Lands | the terminal operations of port trusts would need to be corporatized as public sector corporationsby then, both private and corporatized public-sector terminal operators would compete under the aegis of the landlord port authority. The corporatized public sector terminal operators could potentially be disinvested, listed, and possibly privatised at a later stage. The landlord port authority would carry out all public sector services and operations such as the award of bids for containers and other terminals, dredging etc. Any progressive regulatory shift should attempt to bring in the cooperation and participation of maritime states. New Land Policy Guidelines have since been issued in January, 2014. These guidelines provide an open and transparent framework for managing Port Lands. | 735 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/marchupadtenew.pdf | These guidelines provide an open and transparent framework for managing Port Lands. | 35 | page=35,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
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