831 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from P R E F a C E, published by shipmin.gov.in. The source is a 65-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include indian port sector, cargo traffic, major ports, non-major ports, deendayal port, paradip port, jnpt, vizag port. 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: 546 table, 222 factual, 21 relationship, 17 list, 16 summary, 13 definition, 5 comparison. 69 of the 831 pairs (8.3%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 762 are factual or table-based questions. 98.80% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 831 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from the 'Update on Indian Port Sector' publication by shipmin.gov.in. The questions cover various topics related to India's port sector, including cargo traffic, port efficiency, and development projects. Each answer is a verbatim excerpt from the source document, ensuring traceability to the original material. The dataset includes metadata such as the page number and location within the document for verification purposes.
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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 role of Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) in the State's maritime activities? | the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State‟s maritime activities | Out of 48 non-major ports only 14 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 April to September 2020-21 was 65.67 Million Tonnes compared to 84.01 Million Tonnes handled during 2019-20 in the same period with the decline in growth by 21.8%. | 90 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update_sept2020.pdf | Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) is the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State‟s maritime activities. | 21 | page=21,block=7 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the status of Paradip port in Odisha? | the only major port in the State under the control of Government of India | 2.4.9.2 The advantages for development of sea ports in Odisha includes availability of a vast hinterland generating cargo, comprising of other developing Eastern and Central Indian States, mineral rich hinterland which offers long term potential for cargo which need seaport facility in Odisha. Paradip port is the only major port in the State under the control of Government of India. Out of 14 non-major Ports; only two ports handled cargo traffic in Odisha which are Gopalpur and Dhamra Port. | 311 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update_sept2020.pdf | Paradip port is the only major port in the State under the control of Government of India. | 25 | page=25,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 2019-20, total cargo handling capacity in the non- major port sector in Gujarat was 542.8 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 2015-16 onwards the capacity of Non-major Ports increased every year. | 154 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update_sept2020.pdf | Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) is the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State‟s maritime activities. | 20 | page=20,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| How are the new ports planned by Gujarat Maritime Board described? | “All weather Deep Water Direct Berthing Ports” | 2.4.2. As per the port policy, Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) has selected 11 Green Field sites for development of new ports as “All weather Deep Water Direct Berthing Ports”. Amongst 11 ports, 6 ports are to be developed through private investment and remaining 5 ports in the joint sector. | 126 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update_sept2020.pdf | As per the port policy, Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) has selected 11 Green Field sites for development of new ports as “All weather Deep Water Direct Berthing Ports”. | 21 | page=21,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does turn-round time measure for major ports? | Total time spent by a ship since its entry till its departure | Average Turn Round Time at major ports for selected years from 2012-13 to 2020-21( up to September 2020) is presented in the Chart XII below. Source: Major Ports Turn Round Time- Total time spent by a ship since its entry till its departure. Average Pre Berthing Detention Time (PBDT) 3.3. The average overall pre berthing detention time for first six months of all major ports declined from 2.16 days in 1990-91 to 2.05 days in 2011-12. During 2019-20 and April- September, 2020-21, average PBDT edged up to 1.24 days and 1.22 days respectively. The trajectory of weighted average of pre-berthing detention time at Major Ports – total and on Port account since 2012-13 upto first six months of current financial year 2020-21 is shown in the | 179 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update_sept2020.pdf | Source: Major Ports Turn Round Time- Total time spent by a ship since its entry till its departure. | 31 | page=31,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the reconstruction project at Campal? | Reconstruction of light house at Campal for navigation | EIA studies are completed and awaiting 2 Public hearing for obtaining clearance of nine coastal passenger jetties. 27. Reconstruction of light house at Campal for navigation. Panaji Port N.A. 5 PWD architect is preparing drawings and estimates for construction of new light house at Campal. 28. Development of Maritime School on BOOT Model at Britona. Panaji Port N.A. N.A. Consultant is coordinating with Department and PPP Cell for formulating the request for proposal and concession agreement. 29. Desilting of River Sal of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Phase of phase II of 18Kms from Telaulim Varca new bridge downstream upto the mouth of river Sal. Panaji Port N.A. 46. Tendering process of 1st Phase of phase II is completed and file is sent to finance for lowest bidder. 30. Dredging at the mouth of River Panaji Port N.A. Not yet Estimated Final report of E.I.A. submitted by NIO. | 119 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update_sept2020.pdf | 27. Reconstruction of light house at Campal for navigation. | 57 | page=57,block=1 | 0.700 | |
| What kind of ports are planned for development at the 11 Green Field sites chosen by Gujarat Maritime Board? | All weather Deep Water Direct Berthing Ports | 2.4.2. As per the port policy, Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) has selected 11 Green Field sites for development of new ports as “All weather Deep Water Direct Berthing Ports”. Amongst 11 ports, 6 ports are to be developed through private investment and remaining 5 ports in the joint sector. | 127 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update_sept2020.pdf | As per the port policy, Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) has selected 11 Green Field sites for development of new ports as “All weather Deep Water Direct Berthing Ports”. | 21 | page=21,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What mode was used for the development of the Outer Harbour at Chennai Port? | PPP mode on DBFOT basis | 13. Development of Outer Harbour at Chennai Port (previously called Development of Mega Container/ Terminal). Under PPP mode on DBFOT basis. Chennai Port Trust (32 MTPA) 5100 The Mega container terminal project was restructured as Outer Harbour Terminal due to low revenue share quoted by bidders for Mega Container Terminal. No RFQ bids were received for the restructured project. And Since the Consultant in his report indicated that the project was not financially viable, hence the Board deferred the proposal for a period of six months and later in the meeting held on 18.8.2017 the Board resolved not to drop the project. Meantime, Navy submitted a proposal for setting up a Naval jetty and Basin Facility for Indian Naval (IN) ships in the Outer Harbour area and requested to give a NOC to carry out the tranquility study on their proposal. | 116 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update_sept2020.pdf | Under PPP mode on DBFOT basis. | 43 | page=43,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are I-deck? | the transactional advisor for this project | Government of Karnataka has considered this proposal and M/s JSW, Mumbai prepared and submitted the DPR. I-deck, are the transactional advisor for this project. Draft bid documents- RFQ cum REP- have been prepared by M/s I-deck and submitted to the Government for Consideration. | 117 | definition | 0.980 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update_sept2020.pdf | I-deck, are the transactional advisor for this project. | 58 | page=58,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the reason for port operations being kept in abeyance? | legal matters pending in the court/ NGT. 20 | However, port operations are kept in abeyance due to legal matters pending in the court/ NGT. 20. Development of port at Redi (Tal. | 53 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update_sept2020.pdf | port operations are kept in abeyance due to legal matters pending in the court/ NGT. 20. | 56 | page=56,block=1 | 0.800 | valid |
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