161 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from iss, published by shipmin.gov.in. The source is a 212-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include indian shipping statistics 2019, transport research wing, indian fleet, coastal fleet, overseas fleet, gross tonnage (gt), dry cargo liner, oil tankers. 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: 149 factual, 7 summary, 3 list, 1 comparison, 1 relationship. 12 of the 161 pairs (7.5%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 149 are factual or table-based questions. 91.30% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 161 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from the Indian Shipping Statistics 2019 report published by shipmin.gov.in. The questions cover topics such as fleet composition, gross tonnage, vessel types, and trade routes. Each answer is a verbatim excerpt from the source document, ensuring traceability. The dataset includes factual, summary, list, comparison, and relationship-based questions, with 91.3% of rows meeting quality standards.
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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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| How has the SCI contributed to India's EXIM trade and national exchequer? | by being a net earner/saver of valuable foreign exchange | As the country’s premier shipping line, the SCI owns and operates around one-fourth of the Indian tonnage. 1. In view of the demand from Indian trade, the SCI has diversified into a large number of areas. The SCI is today the only Indian shipping Company operating: break-bulk services, international container services, liquid/dry bulk services, offshore services, passenger services. the SCI mans and manages a large number of vessels on behalf of various government departments and organisations. The SCI has immensely contributed to the growth of India’s EXIM trade and the national exchequer, by being a net earner/saver of valuable foreign exchange. 1. The Government of India has conferred “Navratna” status to SCI on 01.08.2008 – enhanced autonomy and delegation of powers to the company towards capital expenditure, formation of joint ventures, mergers, etc. | 598 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/iss.pdf | The SCI has immensely contributed to the growth of India’s EXIM trade and the national exchequer, by being a net earner/saver of valuable foreign exchange. | 17 | page=17,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| How did the tonnage share of dry cargo bulk carriers change between 2009 and 2019? | decreased from 29.1 % in 2009 to 17.1% in 2019 | vessels in the last decade (2009 and 2019) is presented in Charts II & III. 1. The Charts II & III reflects changing composition of the Indian fleet tonnage over the last decade. The composition of India’s tonnage reveals that tonnage share of oil tanker has dropped from 57.5% in 2009 to 55.6 % in 2019. Also, the tonnage share of dry cargo Bulk carriers has decreased from 29.1 % in 2009 to 17.1% in 2019. over the same period, the tonnage share of Dry cargo Liner has increased from 8.1% to 22.3%. Overseas Trade 1. As on 31st December, 2019, 457 Indian registered vessels of 11.27 million GT were deployed on overseas trade. Among the 457 vessels for overseas trade, the maximum number of vessels (166) was of the age group “over 20 years” with GT of 3.45 million tonnes (Table 2.3, | 360 | summary | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/iss.pdf | Also, the tonnage share of dry cargo Bulk carriers has decreased from 29.1 % in 2009 to 17.1% in 2019. | 14 | page=14,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| How much has the Indian Shipping tonnage increased since independence? | 67 fold increases in GT | On the eve of Independence, in August, 1947, the Indian Shipping tonnage stood at 0.19 million GT, consisting of 48 coastal ships of 0.12 million GT and 11 overseas vessels with 0.07 million GT. Since independence the Indian Shipping tonnage has registered a remarkable growth. The Indian Shipping tonnage was 5.68 million GT with 383 vessels as on 31st December 1980 which increased to 6.95 million GT with 549 vessels as on 31st December 2000 and to 10.17 million GT with 1040 vessels as on 31st December 2010. The Indian merchant fleet strength stood at 1429 vessels with 12.74 million GT as on end December 2019. This represents 67 fold increases in GT since independence. The outlay and expenditure on shipping sector has consistently increased over the plan. The outlay and expenditure during the various plan periods for Ports & Shipping Sectors are given in Table 2. | 633 | summary | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/iss.pdf | This represents 67 fold increases in GT since independence. | 21 | page=21,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What benefits did the 'Navratna' status provide to SCI? | enhanced autonomy and delegation of powers to the company towards capital expenditure, formation of joint ventures, mergers, etc. | As the country’s premier shipping line, the SCI owns and operates around one-fourth of the Indian tonnage. 1. In view of the demand from Indian trade, the SCI has diversified into a large number of areas. The SCI is today the only Indian shipping Company operating: break-bulk services, international container services, liquid/dry bulk services, offshore services, passenger services. the SCI mans and manages a large number of vessels on behalf of various government departments and organisations. The SCI has immensely contributed to the growth of India’s EXIM trade and the national exchequer, by being a net earner/saver of valuable foreign exchange. 1. The Government of India has conferred “Navratna” status to SCI on 01.08.2008 – enhanced autonomy and delegation of powers to the company towards capital expenditure, formation of joint ventures, mergers, etc. | 738 | summary | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/iss.pdf | The Government of India has conferred “Navratna” status to SCI on 01.08.2008 – enhanced autonomy and delegation of powers to the company towards capital expenditure, formation of joint ventures, mergers, etc. | ||||
| What category of vessels made up more than 50% of the Shipping Corporation of India's fleet as of 31st December, 2019? | Oil Tankers (includes Acid carriers, Gas carriers & LPG) | viii 1. There number of vessels engaged in the overseas trade during the year 2019 was same (59) as in the year 2018. During the year 2014, the company had 65 vessels for overseas trade with a tonnage of 3218 thousand tonnes. Over the last 5 years, the number of vessels has fallen by 6 and the tonnage has also decreased from 3218 thousand tonnes in 2014 to 2956 thousand tonnes in 2019 (Table 4. Section 4). 1. The composition of 68 vessels owned by SCI as on 31st December, 2019 shows that more than 50% of the vessels are in the category of Oil Tankers (includes Acid carriers, Gas carriers & LPG) followed by Dry Cargo Bulk Carriers which accounts for about 19.1% of total SCI fleet strength (Table 4. Section 4). | 545 | summary | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/iss.pdf | The composition of 68 vessels owned by SCI as on 31st December, 2019 shows that more than 50% of the vessels are in the category of Oil Tankers (includes Acid carriers, Gas carriers & LPG) followed by Dry Cargo Bulk Carriers which accounts for about 19.1% of total SCI fleet strength (Table 4. | 19 | |||
| What is the SCI's management aiming to achieve through its initiatives? | the growth and prosperity of the Company and the nation. | vii 1. Continued profitability of the SCI has been due to a slew of innovative and timely strategies and measures adopted by the SCI management. Amongst these include, inter alia, judicious and optimal utilization of available tonnage, by deploying it in the most remunerative sectors; commencement of new services in niche markets; identification and expeditious disposal of value destroyers or non-performing assets; forging alliances with leading market players to enhance cargo; availability and apportioning of expenses; and administrative cost cutting. The SCI possesses all the ingredients essential for emerging as a truly world class international shipping Company. The endeavour of the management is to facilitate the release of boundless energy and initiative streams, which will be channelled for the growth and prosperity of the Company and the nation. 1. | 809 | summary | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/iss.pdf | The endeavour of the management is to facilitate the release of boundless energy and initiative streams, which will be channelled for the growth and prosperity of the Company and the nation. 1. | ||||
| What is the management's goal for the SCI's future growth? | to facilitate the release of boundless energy and initiative streams, which will be channelled for the growth and prosperity of the Company and the nation | vii 1. Continued profitability of the SCI has been due to a slew of innovative and timely strategies and measures adopted by the SCI management. Amongst these include, inter alia, judicious and optimal utilization of available tonnage, by deploying it in the most remunerative sectors; commencement of new services in niche markets; identification and expeditious disposal of value destroyers or non-performing assets; forging alliances with leading market players to enhance cargo; availability and apportioning of expenses; and administrative cost cutting. The SCI possesses all the ingredients essential for emerging as a truly world class international shipping Company. The endeavour of the management is to facilitate the release of boundless energy and initiative streams, which will be channelled for the growth and prosperity of the Company and the nation. 1. | 710 | summary | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/iss.pdf | The endeavour of the management is to facilitate the release of boundless energy and initiative streams, which will be channelled for the growth and prosperity of the Company and the nation. | ||||
| How did the SCI begin its operations? | as a marginal Liner Shipping Company with just 19 vessels | vi Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) 1. The SCI was established on October 2, 1961, by the amalgamation of Eastern Shipping Corporation and Western Shipping Corporation. The status of the SCI changed from Private Limited Company to Public Limited Company with effect from 18th September, 1992. Starting out as a marginal Liner Shipping Company with just 19 vessels, the SCI has today evolved into the largest Indian Shipping Company. The SCI also has substantial interests in various segments of the shipping trade. SCI’s owned fleet includes Bulk Carriers, Crude Oil tankers, Product tankers, Container vessels, Passenger-cum-Cargo vessels, Phosphoric Acid/Chemical carriers, LPG/Ammonia carriers and Offshore Supply Vessels. Sailing through for nearly five decades, the SCI today has a significant presence on the global maritime map. | 309 | summary | 0.930 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/iss.pdf | Starting out as a marginal Liner Shipping Company with just 19 vessels, the SCI has today evolved into the largest Indian Shipping Company. | 17 | page=17,block=0 | 0.700 | |
| Which company has the highest gross tonnage among the listed companies? | SULA SHIPPING & LOGISTICS PVT. LTD. | LTD. 4 128625 168735 368 SIMCEMENT PVT. LTD. 3 4440 6835 369 SIMPSON OFFSHORE SERVICES LLP 1 195 229 370 SINDHU MARINE 4 918 116 371 SOUTH EAST ASIA MARINE ENGG. & CONST. LTD. 5 43301 44710 372 SPARKLE PORT SERVICES LTD. 4 1922 0 373 SPARKLE TERMINAL & TOWAGE SER. LTD. 4 1976 1187 374 SPS MARINE P. LTD. 1 5582 0 375 SRI GANESH DURGA MARINE SERVICES 1 75 0 376 SRI V. JESWARYAMBICA BARGE SUPPLIERS 1 78 0 377 SRI VARI LOGISTICS (I) LTD. 2 1310 0 378 STAR MARINE SERVICES 1 50 0 379 STAR SHIPPING LTD. 1 187 239 380 STATE POLLUTION BOARD 1 63 0 381 SULA SHIPPING & LOGISTICS PVT. LTD. 1 40504 0 382 SUN MARINE 1 1310 1758 383 SUNRISE MARINE SERVICES 4 586 469 384 SUPER TUG OFFSHORE SERVICES PVT LTD. 2 509 573 385 SUPER TUG OFFSHORE SERVICES PVT. LTD. 1 356 0 Source: Directorate General of Shipping MoS 35 | 549 | comparison | 0.920 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/iss.pdf | 1 187 239 380 STATE POLLUTION BOARD 1 63 0 381 SULA SHIPPING & LOGISTICS PVT. LTD. 1 40504 0 382 SUN MARINE 1 1310 1758 383 SUNRISE MARINE SERVICES 4 586 469 384 SUPER TUG OFFSHORE SERVICES PVT LTD. | 57 | page=57,block=0 | ||
| What types of services does the SCI operate exclusively in India? | break-bulk services, international container services, liquid/dry bulk services, offshore services, passenger services | As the country’s premier shipping line, the SCI owns and operates around one-fourth of the Indian tonnage. 1. In view of the demand from Indian trade, the SCI has diversified into a large number of areas. The SCI is today the only Indian shipping Company operating: break-bulk services, international container services, liquid/dry bulk services, offshore services, passenger services. the SCI mans and manages a large number of vessels on behalf of various government departments and organisations. The SCI has immensely contributed to the growth of India’s EXIM trade and the national exchequer, by being a net earner/saver of valuable foreign exchange. 1. The Government of India has conferred “Navratna” status to SCI on 01.08.2008 – enhanced autonomy and delegation of powers to the company towards capital expenditure, formation of joint ventures, mergers, etc. | 266 | list | 0.820 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/iss.pdf | The SCI is today the only Indian shipping Company operating: break-bulk services, international container services, liquid/dry bulk services, offshore services, passenger services. |
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