1038 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from update MARCH 2018_0, published by shipmin.gov.in. The source is a 78-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include indian port sector, major ports, non-major ports, cargo traffic, policy initiatives, maritime state development council, joint sector port projects, seaborne trade. 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: 665 table, 236 factual, 55 relationship, 38 list, 18 summary, 15 definition, 14 comparison. 139 of the 1038 pairs (13.4%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 899 are factual or table-based questions. 99.71% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 1038 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from a March 2018 publication by shipmin.gov.in, focusing on India's port sector. Topics include major and non-major ports, cargo traffic, policy initiatives, and maritime trade. Each answer is a verbatim excerpt from the source document, with metadata for verification. Questions span various types, such as factual, relationship, and definition, with 13.4% being explanatory. The dataset provides insights into port operations, economic impacts, and policy measures.
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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 are the growth estimates for seaborne trade based on? | based on the income elasticity of seaborne trade, including by cargo segment derived by using regression analysis over 2000–2016 | Seaborne Trade Development Forecast 1.1.20 UNCTAD forecast that, there is an increase in world seaborne trade volumes between 2017 and 2022. Projected growth estimates are based on the income elasticity of seaborne trade, including by cargo segment derived by using regression analysis over 2000–2016. Combining the estimated elasticities with the latest International Monetary Fund GDP growth projections for 2017–2022, world seaborne trade volumes are expected to expand across all segments, with containerized trade and major dry bulk commodities trade recording the fastest growth. | 172 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20MARCH%202018_0.pdf | Projected growth estimates are based on the income elasticity of seaborne trade, including by cargo segment derived by using regression analysis over 2000–2016. | 14 | page=14,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| 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 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. | 42 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20MARCH%202018_0.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=9 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the role of the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB)? | the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State’s maritime | During the year 2017-18, 22 million tonnes of capacity was added taking the total cargo handling capacity in the non- major port sector in the Gujarat to 523 million tonnes. Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) is the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State’s maritime | 206 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20MARCH%202018_0.pdf | Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) is the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State’s maritime | 43 | page=43,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What role does maritime transport play in globalization and international trade? | the backbone of globalization and lies at the heart of cross- border transport networks that support supply chains and enable international trade | 1.1.8 Maritime transport is the backbone of globalization and lies at the heart of cross- border transport networks that support supply chains and enable international trade. An economic sector in its own right that generates employment, income and revenue, transport – including maritime transport – is cross-cutting and permeates other sectors and activities. | 28 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20MARCH%202018_0.pdf | Maritime transport is the backbone of globalization and lies at the heart of cross- border transport networks that support supply chains and enable international trade. | 8 | page=8,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What role does the Maharashtra Maritime Board play 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 2017-18 was 166.74 million tonnes compared to 160.18 million tonnes during 2016-17 with growth of 4.1%. | 90 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20MARCH%202018_0.pdf | Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) is the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State’s maritime activities. | 44 | page=44,block=16 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does the Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP) regulate? | all tariffs in respect of Major Port Trusts and the private operators located therein | New Land Policy Guidelines have since been issued in January, 2014. These guidelines provide an open and transparent framework for managing Port Lands. The Policy will ensure that land resources of the Ports are put to optimum use and all leasing of port lands is done through a transparent tender-cum-auction methodology. This has brought in accountability and minimized the element of discretion and arbitrariness at port level. c) Role of TAMP 1.7. Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP) regulates all tariffs in respect of Major Port Trusts and the private operators located therein. Necessary modifications in the Tariff Guidelines are made from time to time to promote the development of the Major Ports, Keeping in view the interest of the various stakeholders. | 502 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20MARCH%202018_0.pdf | Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP) regulates all tariffs in respect of Major Port Trusts and the private operators located therein. | 35 | page=35,block=10 | 0.700 | |
| What is one of the purposes of capital dredging grants under the revamped Coastal Berth Scheme? | Capital dredging grant for operative non-major ports | Existing Coastal Berth Scheme has been revamped under Sagarmala project to provide financial support by way of grant to: (a) Construction/ up-gradation of exclusive coastal berths for coastal cargo (b) berths/Jetties for passenger ferries in Major/Non major Ports (c) Construction of platforms/ jetties for hovercrafts/ seaplanes by ports (Major/Non-major ports/State government) in port waters (d) Construction of berths/jetties in National Waterways and Inland of State governments concerned. (e) Mechanization of Coastal berths for major ports and non-major ports (f) Capital dredging grant for operative non-major ports and (g) Construction of break water for existing and green filed ports | 571 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20MARCH%202018_0.pdf | (e) Mechanization of Coastal berths for major ports and non-major ports (f) Capital dredging grant for operative non-major ports and (g) Construction of break water for existing and green filed ports | 36 | page=36,block=1 | 0.700 | |
| What is the purpose of the Green Channel clearance for coastal cargo? | coastal cargo does not require customs clearance and only information needs to be filed with the customs | 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. Green Channel clearance has already become operational in 8 Major Ports. | 482 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20MARCH%202018_0.pdf | 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. | ||||
| What is the purpose of the jetty being constructed by M/s ISGEC at Dahej SEZ? | Ro Ro jetty for handling of ODC cargo | 4. Captive Jetty by ABG Cement Ltd Hazira Mora (Gujarat)# 2 100 Construction permission granted. Extension in construction period is granted by the Board in its meeting held on 28.09.2015. 5. Captive Jetty by M/s. Essar Bulk Terminal Ltd. -1100m (3rd Expansion) Hazira (Gujarat)# 25 2621 Construction permission granted by the Board in its meeting held on 03.09.2015. 6. Captive Jetty by M/s Godrej – Ro Ro jetty for handling of ODC cargo at Dahej SEZ Dahej (Gujarat) 1 5. Construction permission granted by the Board in its meeting held on September 2015. 7. Captive Jetty by M/s ISGEC – Ro Ro jetty for handling of ODC cargo at Dahej SEZ Dahej (Gujarat) 1 55 Construction permission granted by the Board in its meeting held on September 2015. 8. Demolition of old existing jetty and reconstruction of new Capt. Of Ports jetty at Old Goa. | 401 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20MARCH%202018_0.pdf | Captive Jetty by M/s Godrej – Ro Ro jetty for handling of ODC cargo at Dahej SEZ Dahej (Gujarat) 1 5. | 70 | page=70,block=1 | 0.700 | |
| What type of jetty is being constructed by M/s Godrej at Dahej SEZ? | Ro Ro jetty for handling of ODC cargo | 4. Captive Jetty by ABG Cement Ltd Hazira Mora (Gujarat)# 2 100 Construction permission granted. Extension in construction period is granted by the Board in its meeting held on 28.09.2015. 5. Captive Jetty by M/s. Essar Bulk Terminal Ltd. -1100m (3rd Expansion) Hazira (Gujarat)# 25 2621 Construction permission granted by the Board in its meeting held on 03.09.2015. 6. Captive Jetty by M/s Godrej – Ro Ro jetty for handling of ODC cargo at Dahej SEZ Dahej (Gujarat) 1 5. Construction permission granted by the Board in its meeting held on September 2015. 7. Captive Jetty by M/s ISGEC – Ro Ro jetty for handling of ODC cargo at Dahej SEZ Dahej (Gujarat) 1 55 Construction permission granted by the Board in its meeting held on September 2015. 8. Demolition of old existing jetty and reconstruction of new Capt. Of Ports jetty at Old Goa. | 401 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20MARCH%202018_0.pdf | Captive Jetty by M/s Godrej – Ro Ro jetty for handling of ODC cargo at Dahej SEZ Dahej (Gujarat) 1 5. | 70 | page=70,block=1 | 0.700 |
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