861 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Microsoft Word - Jagdish update.doc, published by shipmin.gov.in. The source is a 68-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include indian port sector, cargo traffic, policy initiatives, major ports, non-major ports, seaborne trade, global economy, developing countries. 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: 531 table, 219 factual, 35 relationship, 28 list, 24 summary, 17 definition, 7 comparison. 111 of the 861 pairs (12.9%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 750 are factual or table-based questions. 98.72% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 861 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from a government publication on India's port sector and maritime economy. The questions cover various topics, including port capacity, cargo traffic, policy initiatives, and global economic trends. 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. Question types range from definitions and summaries to relationship and table-based queries.
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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 significance of Paradip port in Orissa? | the only major port in the State under the control of Government of India which is packed to accommodate increasing traffic | 2.4.8.2 The advantages for development of sea ports in Orissa 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 Orissa. Paradip port is the only major port in the State under the control of Government of India which is packed to accommodate increasing traffic. | 311 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/UPDATES%20SEPTEMBER%20%202012.pdf | Paradip port is the only major port in the State under the control of Government of India which is packed to accommodate increasing traffic. | 39 | page=39,block=3 | 0.850 | valid |
| What role does Maharashtra Maritime Board play in the state's maritime activities? | the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State’s maritime activities | The capacity of non- major ports in Maharashtra is 19.95 million tonnes (as on 31.3.2012). 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. | 127 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/UPDATES%20SEPTEMBER%20%202012.pdf | Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) is the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State’s maritime activities. | 33 | page=33,block=4 | 0.850 | valid |
| What type of facilities are being installed at WQ-1 berth in Visakhapatnam? | mechanized iron ore handling facilities | 14. Development of EQ-1 berth by replacing the existing EQ1 berth and part of EQ2 berth in inner harbour for unloading of Steam coal on DBFOT basis. Visakhapat nam 6.41 3231. The concession was awarded on 08.08.12. 15. Development of EQ-1A berth on South side of EQ- 1 berth in inner harbour for handling Thermal coal & steam coal on DBFOT basis. Visakhapat nam 7.36 3133. Concession Agreement signed on 3.2.12. Extension of time up to 15.9.12. in requested by Concessionaire for fulfillment of condition precedent. 16. Installation of mechanized iron ore handling facilities at WQ-1 berth in inner harbour on DBFOT basis Visakhapat nam 8.98 2752 Approval of Ministry communicated on 9.8.12. RFP issued on 28.1.12. Due date of opening now rescheduled. 17. Development of WQ-7 berth with mechanized facilities in inner harbour for handling import other dry bulk cargo Visakhapat nam 5.11 2009. | 536 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/UPDATES%20SEPTEMBER%20%202012.pdf | Installation of mechanized iron ore handling facilities at WQ-1 berth in inner harbour on DBFOT basis Visakhapat nam 8.98 2752 Approval of Ministry communicated on 9.8.12. | ||||
| What type of ports are the 10 Green Field sites selected by Gujarat Maritime Board intended to be developed as? | 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 and port wise trend in capacity creation are given in the Table16 & 17 respectively. | 127 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/UPDATES%20SEPTEMBER%20%202012.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”. | 32 | page=32,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is Agenda? | an effort to identify the areas for attention during 2010-11 to 2019-20 | To increase the pace of growth and to 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. | 192 | definition | 0.980 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/UPDATES%20SEPTEMBER%20%202012.pdf | The Agenda is an effort to identify the areas for attention during 2010-11 to 2019-20. | 25 | page=25,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is tariff fixation? | carried out by TAMP which is an independent Regulatory Body | 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. | 253 | definition | 0.980 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/UPDATES%20SEPTEMBER%20%202012.pdf | The tariff fixation is carried out by TAMP which is an independent Regulatory Body. | 27 | page=27,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does DBFOT stand for? | Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer | MTPA 471 Feasibility Study being undertaken, following which RFQ document would be issued. 32. Construction of a riverine jetty south of 2nd Oil Jetty through DBFOT Basis. Haldia Dock Complex under KoPT 1. MTPA 471 Feasibility Study being undertaken, following which RFQ document would be issued. 33. Construction of a riverine jetty south of 2nd Oil Jetty through DBFOT Basis. Haldia Dock Complex under KoPT 1. MTPA 471 Feasibility Study being undertaken, following which RFQ document would be issued. 34. Construction of a riverine jetty south of 2nd Oil Jetty through DBFOT Basis. Haldia Dock Complex under KoPT 1. MTPA 471 Feasibility Study being undertaken, following which RFQ document would be issued. BOT: Build Operate and Transfer; BOO: Build Own Operate; DBFOT:Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer. | 772 | definition | 0.980 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/UPDATES%20SEPTEMBER%20%202012.pdf | BOT: Build Operate and Transfer; BOO: Build Own Operate; DBFOT:Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer. | 57 | page=57,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the New ConTex Index measure? | a condensed freight rate indicator covering a wide range of ship sizes | 1.5.2.2. The current freight rates of containers are still well below the pre-crises levels of 2008. The recovery has been sluggish in 2011. After a temporary resurgence, the time charter rates for container ships have declined from May to December, 2011 for most ship types, reaching a loss of 66% within the 2,300-3,400 (20-foot equivalent (TEU) class). This is reflected by the New ConTex Index, a condensed freight rate indicator covering a wide range of ship sizes, which experienced a dip of almost 60% of its value from May to December 2011. 1.5.2.2. An overstretched container cargo market on the supply side precipitated low freight rate levels in 2011. While demand is still recovering from the seaborne trade collapse during financial | 399 | definition | 0.980 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/UPDATES%20SEPTEMBER%20%202012.pdf | This is reflected by the New ConTex Index, a condensed freight rate indicator covering a wide range of ship sizes, which experienced a dip of almost 60% of its value from May to December 2011. | 20 | page=20,block=24 | 0.700 | |
| Why was an alternative location near Nariman Point not considered? | high cost of rock dredging | However, Navy has objected for the location of the Cruise Terminal on security ground. An alternative location off Nariman Point is ruled out because of high cost of rock dredging. As instructed by the Ministry existing | 153 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/UPDATES%20SEPTEMBER%20%202012.pdf | An alternative location off Nariman Point is ruled out because of high cost of rock dredging. | 53 | page=53,block=1 | 0.800 | valid |
| What are the primary drivers of seaborne trade? | Developments in the world economy and merchandise trade | conditions. Developments in the world economy and merchandise trade are primary drivers in seaborne trade. Maritime transport activity depends on developments in world trade. An analysis of world seaborne trade (Table :2) based on Review of Maritime Transport (RMT), UNCTAD (2012) | 12 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/UPDATES%20SEPTEMBER%20%202012.pdf | conditions. Developments in the world economy and merchandise trade are primary drivers in seaborne trade. | 6 | page=6,block=15 | 0.700 | valid |
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