419 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Administrative Report 2022-23 (Total Book), published by shipmin.gov.in. The source is a 280-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include syama prasad mookerjee port, kolkata, administrative report 2022-23, cargo traffic, container traffic, railborne traffic, vessel traffic, coking coal. 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: 262 factual, 83 table, 24 list, 24 summary, 15 relationship, 6 comparison, 5 definition. 74 of the 419 pairs (17.7%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 345 are factual or table-based questions. 95.23% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 419 question-and-answer pairs derived from the Administrative Report 2022-23, published by shipmin.gov.in. It covers various aspects of port operations, including cargo traffic, vessel movements, infrastructure updates, and financial details. Each answer is a direct excerpt from the source document, ensuring accuracy and traceability. The dataset includes diverse question types, such as factual, summary, and relationship-based queries, with a focus on the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata and its associated operations.
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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 defines the non-tidal portion of the river Bhagirathi and Hooghly? | the bed of the river habitually covered by water at any time of the year | The limits of the said river and channels include all parts of the navigable channels which lie between the longitude of 87040’ E and 88040’ E of river Hooghly and all parts of river Bhagirathi and Hooghly between the northern and southern limits below the highestpoint reached by ordinary spring tides at any session of the year for tidal portion, and the bed of the river habitually covered by water at any time of the year for the non-tidal portion. | 353 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administrative%20Report%202022-23%20%28Total%20Book%29.pdf | The limits of the said river and channels include all parts of the navigable channels which lie between the longitude of 87040’ E and 88040’ E of river Hooghly and all parts of river Bhagirathi and Hooghly between the northern and southern limits below the highestpoint reached by ordinary spring tides at any session of the year for tidal portion, and the bed of the river habitually covered by water at any time of the year for the non-tidal portion. | 168 | page=168,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What was the goal of the agreement between SMPK and Cochin Shipyard Limited? | co-operation on Sustainable Green Technology Solutions | ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 2022-23 10 On 01.08. SMPK & Cochin Shipyard Limited signed MoU for co-operation on Sustainable Green Technology Solutions at CSL Kochi. CSL handed over a “profit sharing” cheque of ₹ 3. Crore for the 2021-22 to Chairman, SMPK, as a part of joint operation at the CKSRU in Kolkata. | 89 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administrative%20Report%202022-23%20%28Total%20Book%29.pdf | SMPK & Cochin Shipyard Limited signed MoU for co-operation on Sustainable Green Technology Solutions at CSL Kochi. | 32 | page=32,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does SMPK is on a continuous drive? | to provide customer-centric ICT and IT-enabled services | SMPK is on a continuous drive to provide customer-centric ICT and IT-enabled services. There have been continuous improvement/ enhancement in the services through induction of state-of-the-art Information Technologies and IT based practices. | 30 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administrative%20Report%202022-23%20%28Total%20Book%29.pdf | SMPK is on a continuous drive to provide customer-centric ICT and IT-enabled services. | 126 | page=126,block=14 | 0.800 | valid |
| Why was during 2020-21 and 2021-22 there no passenger movement by vessel to/from KDS, primarily? | surge of COVID-19 Pandemic leading to prolonged lockdown in various phases | ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 2022-23 28 and disembarked at KDS. During 2020-21 and 2021-22 there was no passenger movement by vessel to/from KDS, primarily due to surge of COVID-19 Pandemic leading to prolonged lockdown in various phases. In 2022-23 , 1049 passengers embarked and disembarked at KDS and the vessels used for this purpose were M.V.Campbell Bay and M.V.Swaraj Dweep. | 156 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administrative%20Report%202022-23%20%28Total%20Book%29.pdf | During 2020-21 and 2021-22 there was no passenger movement by vessel to/from KDS, primarily due to surge of COVID-19 Pandemic leading to prolonged lockdown in various phases. | 70 | page=70,block=1 | 0.800 | valid |
| What agreement facilitated the trial runs for transporting Cement, Steel, and Tea to North Eastern states? | ‘Agreement of Usage of Chittagong and Mongla Ports (ACMP)’ | 4 trial runs under ‘Agreement of Usage of Chittagong and Mongla Ports (ACMP)’ were organized by SMPK for transporting Cement, Steel & Tea from KDS, through 4 Containers having total weight of 58 MT to NER states like Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura via IBP route through Kolkata - Bibirbazar and Kolkata | 19 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administrative%20Report%202022-23%20%28Total%20Book%29.pdf | 4 trial runs under ‘Agreement of Usage of Chittagong and Mongla Ports (ACMP)’ were organized by SMPK for transporting Cement, Steel & Tea from KDS, through 4 Containers having total weight of 58 MT to NER states like Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura via IBP route through Kolkata - Bibirbazar and Kolkata | 22 | page=22,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What caused the increase in overall average Pre Berthing Detention at HDC in 2022-23? | ‘Agent’s Option’, ‘Suitable Berths not Available’, ‘Tidal Restriction’ | At HDC average Pre Berthing Detention on Port A/c improved, but overall Average Pre Berthing Detention increased as compared to the previous year primarily due to ‘Agent’s Option’, ‘Suitable Berths not Available’, ‘Tidal Restriction’ etc. | 163 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administrative%20Report%202022-23%20%28Total%20Book%29.pdf | At HDC average Pre Berthing Detention on Port A/c improved, but overall Average Pre Berthing Detention increased as compared to the previous year primarily due to ‘Agent’s Option’, ‘Suitable Berths not Available’, ‘Tidal Restriction’ etc. | 96 | page=96,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What caused the marginal increase in Pre-Berthing Detention for other tankers at KDS during 2022-23? | occurrence of Late for Tide (LFT) and Bore Tide Restrictions (BTR) | Average Pre-Berthing Detention (PBD) of different categories of vessels for KDS and HDC for 2022-23 along with those for 2021-22 are shown in Table 4.3. Table : 4. Average Pre-Berthing Detention of Vessels Type of Vessel Average Pre-Berthing Detention per Vessel (In days) 2021-22 2022-23 A. Kolkata Dock System: Tankers (POL Product) 0.83 0. Other Tankers 0.83 1. Container 0.65 0. Dry Bulk Cargo 0.24 0. Other Cargo 0.58 0. Overall 0.66 0. B. Haldia Dock Complex: Tankers (POL Crude) 0.85 2. Tankers (POL Product) 1.73 1. Coking Coal 0.64 0. Thermal Coal 0.29 0. Iron Ore 0.85 0. Fertiliser 0.84 1. Raw Materials for Fertiliser 0.70 1. Container 0.61 0. Overall 1.10 1.15 4. During 2022-23, overall average PBD of vessels improved at KDS. PBD marginally increased for other Tankers due to occurrence of Late for Tide (LFT) and Bore Tide Restrictions (BTR). | 791 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administrative%20Report%202022-23%20%28Total%20Book%29.pdf | PBD marginally increased for other Tankers due to occurrence of Late for Tide (LFT) and Bore Tide Restrictions (BTR). | ||||
| What did the Government of India recognize as an example of turning waste into wealth? | this innovative venture of SMPK with ESPL | In its Special Campaign 2.0 launched by Government of India, envisaging disposal of scrap materials lying in offices and operational areas, this innovative venture of SMPK with ESPL has been recognised by Govt. of India, as a unique instance of converting ‘Waste to Wealth’. | 140 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administrative%20Report%202022-23%20%28Total%20Book%29.pdf | In its Special Campaign 2.0 launched by Government of India, envisaging disposal of scrap materials lying in offices and operational areas, this innovative venture of SMPK with ESPL has been recognised by Govt. | 28 | page=28,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is ensured while undertaking River Training Works? | neither the nearby areas are inundated nor any new course of flow formed beyond the estuarine frame. | While undertaking such RT works, it is ensured that neither the nearby areas are inundated nor any new course of flow formed beyond the estuarine frame. The River Training (RT) structures built by SMPK at different locations are monitored regularly and are functioning effectively. | 52 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administrative%20Report%202022-23%20%28Total%20Book%29.pdf | While undertaking such RT works, it is ensured that neither the nearby areas are inundated nor any new course of flow formed beyond the estuarine frame. The River Training (RT) structures built by SMPK at different locations are monitored regularly and are functioning effectively. | 122 | page=122,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the ownership status of Bharat Kolkata Container Terminals Pvt. Ltd.? | a wholly owned unit of PSA International | The Condemnation Committee has also declared these as surplus. 2 5T NIL NIL 2 nos. 5T Fork Lift Trucks are no more required by Traffic Department. The Condemnation Committee has also declared these as surplus. TOTAL: 11 ----- ------ ------ 4 TRACTOR 8 20T NIL NIL Condemned and already disposed. 5 REACH STACKER NIL NIL NIL NIL Port owned Reach Stackers disposal carried out. 6 RUBBER TYRED GANTRY 1 40T NIL NIL 1 no. 40T R.T.G. Crane awaiting for disposal. TOTAL: 9 - - - 7 TRAILERS NIL NIL NIL NIL 8 LOCOMOTIVE NIL NIL NIL NIL Note: Bharat Kolkata Container Terminals Pvt. Ltd. (a wholly owned unit of PSA International) was awarded a contract on 12.02.2014 for integrated ship-to shore services including back-up operations at 3,4, 5, 7 & 8 NS Dock of KDS. The project comprising 4 MHCs, 4 RTGs, 9 Reach Stackers (all below 45T spreader) & 30 TTCs started work on 12.11.2014. | 581 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administrative%20Report%202022-23%20%28Total%20Book%29.pdf | (a wholly owned unit of PSA International) was awarded a contract on 12.02.2014 for integrated ship-to shore services including back-up operations at 3,4, 5, 7 & 8 NS Dock of KDS. |
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