561 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Administration Report 2022-23 (1), published by shipmin.gov.in. The source is a 171-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include port authority, chidambaranar port, chidambaranar port authority, administration report, voc port, port has, lakh tonnes, high court. 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: 320 factual, 127 table, 41 list, 27 relationship, 22 summary, 20 definition, 5 comparison. 114 of the 561 pairs (20.3%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 447 are factual or table-based questions. 93.58% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 561 question-and-answer pairs derived from the Administration Report 2022-23, published by shipmin.gov.in. The questions cover various aspects of port operations, infrastructure, legal cases, and administrative details. Each answer is a direct excerpt from the source document, ensuring traceability. The dataset includes factual, table-based, list, relationship, summary, definition, and comparison question types, with explanatory questions making up 20.3% of the total. The sample rows provide insights into specific topics such as port infrastructure, legal proceedings, and operational statistics.
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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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| Under which rules were the financial statements prepared as per the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021? | Rule 6 of Major Port Authorities (Audit and Accounts) Rules, 2021 | 1. Basis of preparation of financial statements: The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention on accrual basis and in accordance with implementation of the revised Standard Norms of Account for Major Ports communicated by erstwhile Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India, vide letter No. PR-20021/2/98-PG dated 06.11.2002. The accounts has been prepared as per Rule 6 of Major Port Authorities (Audit and Accounts) Rules, 2021 read with Section 44(1) of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021, notified vide dated:22.11.2021. The said financial statements also comply with the mandatory Accounting Standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. 2. | 395 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administration%20Report%202022-23%20%281%29.pdf | The accounts has been prepared as per Rule 6 of Major Port Authorities (Audit and Accounts) Rules, 2021 read with Section 44(1) of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021, notified vide dated:22.11.2021. | 90 | page=90,block=4 | 0.700 | valid |
| What functionality does the 'Sagar Drishti' mobile app provide? | viewing the Vessel Traffic on mobile/tablets. | 6. iVTS The indigenous VTS Software is an initiative under the self-realization vision by the Honourable Prime Minister of India, for building a ‘Digital India’ and using Digital Technologies. Developing indigenous VTS system that can cater to the needs of the Ports using open architecture for better integration with the existing port operation systems. Innovative ideas have been implemented in the VOC Port by incorporating two mobile Apps i.e. the “Pilot Thagaval” – an app for obtaining the Pilot Card digitally to the Port Operating System and “Sagar Drishti” – an app for viewing the Vessel Traffic on mobile/tablets. 7. | 580 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administration%20Report%202022-23%20%281%29.pdf | the “Pilot Thagaval” – an app for obtaining the Pilot Card digitally to the Port Operating System and “Sagar Drishti” – an app for viewing the Vessel Traffic on mobile/tablets. 7. | 26 | page=26,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the function of the Centralized Public Grievances Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS)? | to receive Grievances lodged online through internet by the citizens from any geographical locations. | Grievances, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, New Delhi with a copy to Ministry of Shipping, New Delhi for information, during September, 2007 for publishing in the website called Centralized Public Grievances Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS). The Portal also facilitates to receive Grievances lodged online through internet by the citizens from any geographical locations. In addition to the above, Chairman and Deputy Chairman are also sparing time in week days for redressing the grievances of persons expeditiously. Apart from meeting Chairman and Deputy Chairman, the employees and Port Users meet all Heads of Department to redress their grievances pertaining to concerned Department. 11. | 300 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administration%20Report%202022-23%20%281%29.pdf | The Portal also facilitates to receive Grievances lodged online through internet by the citizens from any geographical locations. In addition to the above, Chairman and Deputy Chairman are also sparing time in week days for redressing the grievances of persons expeditiously. | ||||
| What is the objective of the V.O.Chidambaranar Port Sports Council? | promoting sports and games among the staff of the port | V.O.Chidambaranar Port Sports Council was formed with the objective of promoting sports and games among the staff of the port. The port is rendering financial assistance of Rs.90.12 lakhs to the Port Sports Council to meet various expenditures | 71 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administration%20Report%202022-23%20%281%29.pdf | V.O.Chidambaranar Port Sports Council was formed with the objective of promoting sports and games among the staff of the port. | 69 | page=69,block=12 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the V.O.Chidambaranar Port Educational Agency? | to meet the educational needs of the children of the employees of the port | In order to meet the educational needs of the children of the employees of the port, the following schools are run by the V.O.Chidambaranar Port Educational Agency established by the Port under the Tamil Nadu Recognized Private Schools (Regulation) Rules,1974. 1.J.I.Coilpillai Memorial Harbour Primary school 2.J.I.Coilpillai Memorial Harbour Hr.Sec.School 3.Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Memorial Harbour Matriculation School An amount of Rs. 3.42 crores has been sanctioned as financial assistance in 2022- 2023 for meeting the expenditure in running the schools over and above the aid grant by the Government of TamilNadu | 9 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administration%20Report%202022-23%20%281%29.pdf | In order to meet the educational needs of the children of the employees of the port, the following schools are run by the V.O.Chidambaranar Port Educational Agency established by the Port under the Tamil Nadu Recognized Private Schools (Regulation) Rules,1974. | 69 | page=69,block=6 | 0.700 | |
| What system was introduced for GIS-based land management? | GIS Based Land Management System | A number of Productivity improvement and digitalization initiatives were also undertaken in the domains of Legal Processes, Estate Management, SOPs for all departments, Centralized Dak, E-payment system, Cloud Hosting, Mapping of Assets; GIS Based Land Management System, E-Procurement & E-Office, Full OFC Ring Connectivity, CCTV Enabled Security Surveillance, Implementation of ERP, Digitization of Records & e- | 238 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administration%20Report%202022-23%20%281%29.pdf | A number of Productivity improvement and digitalization initiatives were also undertaken in the domains of Legal Processes, Estate Management, SOPs for all departments, Centralized Dak, E-payment system, Cloud Hosting, Mapping of Assets; GIS Based Land Management System, E-Procurement & E-Office, Full OFC Ring Connectivity, CCTV Enabled Security Surveillance, Implementation of ERP, Digitization of Records & e- | 9 | page=9,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are Ports? | the bedrock of the economic development of a Country | 1.1 INTRODUCTION The growth of economy and social improvement of a Nation depends on the development of the Ports in the Country. Ports are the bedrock of the economic development of a Country. They act as a centre for exchange of culture, language and acts as a bridge among the Nations, by facilitating economic co-operation. | 140 | definition | 0.980 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administration%20Report%202022-23%20%281%29.pdf | Ports are the bedrock of the economic development of a Country. | 17 | page=17,block=3 | 0.850 | valid |
| What commenced during the trial run on November 30, 2021? | through X-ray container scanner commenced | 30.11.2021 Trial run for drive through X-ray container scanner commenced. Project Cost Rs.46.26 cr. | 31 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administration%20Report%202022-23%20%281%29.pdf | Trial run for drive through X-ray container scanner commenced. | 22 | page=22,block=2 | 0.800 | valid |
| Why are The License Fee / Lease rental income receivable which disputed? | court cases being subjudice are not accounted as income in books of accounts | ii. The License Fee / Lease rental income receivable which are disputed due to court cases being subjudice are not accounted as income in books of accounts. Similarly, the MGT dues of those parties for which the agreement has not been executed and disputed has not been accounted owing to its uncertainty. | 79 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administration%20Report%202022-23%20%281%29.pdf | The License Fee / Lease rental income receivable which are disputed due to court cases being subjudice are not accounted as income in books of accounts. | 98 | page=98,block=2 | 0.800 | valid |
| How does V.O.Chidambaranar Port aim to improve the effectiveness of IMS? | employee’s motivation and empowerment with social responsibility towards the progress of the Nation. | V.O.Chidambaranar Port is the First Major Port, having implemented Integrated Management System (IMS) consisting of QMS (ISO:9001:2015), EMS(ISO 14001:2015) & OHSMS (ISO 45001:2018) during the year 2017. 4. IMS Policy: We are committed to provide seaport facilities and related support services for seaborne transport facilities by – Ensuring quality service to EXIM Trade, by adhering all legal requirements. Protecting the environment including prevention of pollution. Ensuring safety by preventing injury and ill health. Continually improving the overall effectiveness of IMS through, employee’s motivation and empowerment with social responsibility towards the progress of the Nation. 5. ISPS Security Policy V.O.Chidambaranar Port Authority is committed to provide a safe and secure working environment to all its employees, Port Users, Ships and its personnel. | 589 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administration%20Report%202022-23%20%281%29.pdf | Continually improving the overall effectiveness of IMS through, employee’s motivation and empowerment with social responsibility towards the progress of the Nation. 5. |
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