525 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from IWT 2023-24, published by shipmin.gov.in. The source is a 114-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include inland water transport, national waterways act, 2016, inland vessels act, 2021, navigable waterways, cargo movement, infrastructure, time series data, ganga-brahmaputra water transport board. 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: 269 factual, 171 table, 38 list, 23 summary, 15 definition, 7 relationship, 2 comparison. 85 of the 525 pairs (16.2%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 440 are factual or table-based questions. 97.52% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 525 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from the IWT 2023-24 publication by shipmin.gov.in. It covers topics such as inland water transport regulations, infrastructure, cargo movement, and waterway development projects. Each entry includes a question, its answer, the context from the source document, and the exact page and location for verification. The dataset features various question types, including factual, table-based, and explanatory queries, with 97.52% 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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| What is the function of offshore floating jetties in the project? | Anchored to the riverbank with floating pontoons and gangways for safe passenger movement. | Digha – Majhaua, Majhaua – Ghazipur and Ghazipur - Varanasi). The Centre for Inland and Coastal Maritime Technology (CICMT) at IIT Kharagpur has developed a Quick Pontoon Opening Mechanism (QPOM) to reduce transit time, with initial fabrication at two pilot locations. Development and modernization of Community Jetties The project includes developing and modernizing around 60 community jetties along Ganga in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. This includes: Offshore Floating Jetties: Anchored to the riverbank with floating pontoons and gangways for safe passenger movement. Completed: 11 in Uttar Pradesh, 23 in Bihar and Jharkhand, 15 in West Bengal. Ongoing: 4 in Uttar Pradesh, 7 in West Bengal. · Onshore Terminal Facilities: Terminals with waiting areas, ticketing rooms, security offices, administrative spaces, pantry and storage spaces, public toilets, and parking. | 503 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202023-24.pdf | This includes: Offshore Floating Jetties: Anchored to the riverbank with floating pontoons and gangways for safe passenger movement. Completed: 11 in Uttar Pradesh, 23 in Bihar and Jharkhand, 15 in West Bengal. | 23 | page=23,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the main duty of the Inland Waterways Authority of India? | the regulation and development of Inland Waterways for the purpose of inland shipping and navigation | and Inland Vessels (Central Database) Rule, 2024 have been notified recently. III. INLAND WATERWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA (IWAI) 7. IWAI, was set up on 27th October 1986, under the Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985, is entrusted with the regulation and development of Inland Waterways for the purpose of inland shipping and navigation. | 243 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202023-24.pdf | IWAI, was set up on 27th October 1986, under the Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985, is entrusted with the regulation and development of Inland Waterways for the purpose of inland shipping and navigation. | 9 | page=9,block=12 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is used to measure the inland water potential of a state? | Length of waterways along with its navigable length | c) The Authority will exercise the above functions with the prior approval of the Central Government. IV. NAVIGABLE WATERWAYS & INFRASTRUCTURE 8. Length of waterways along with its navigable length is an indicator of inland water potential of a State. Details of State-wise navigable waterways in India during 2023-24 are given in Table 1. Inland Water Transport: A Historical Perspective The commercial history of India gives a glorious account of growth of navigation on inland waterways. | 146 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202023-24.pdf | NAVIGABLE WATERWAYS & INFRASTRUCTURE 8. Length of waterways along with its navigable length is an indicator of inland water potential of a State. | 10 | page=10,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What principles is JMVP-II (Arth Ganga) based on? | the principles of sustainable development model | procurement, Bandalling, channel marking, river conservancy & training works, bend correction, shore protection and aids to navigation, RIS stations etc. whereas the Arth Ganga program i.e. JMVP II has focused for anchoring the local communities, river hinterland beneficiaries and other small stakeholders for sustainable development of IWT. The efficient logistics ecosystem and reliable IWT transport facility factored as crucial enabler for sustaining accelerated economic growth along river Ganga hinterland. JMVP-II (Arth Ganga): JMVP-II (Arth Ganga) is developed on an approach based on the principles of sustainable development model to energize economic activities. This is proposed to have an impact on overall ecosystem along the riverbanks. | 594 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202023-24.pdf | JMVP-II (Arth Ganga): JMVP-II (Arth Ganga) is developed on an approach based on the principles of sustainable development model to energize economic activities. | 22 | page=22,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What was the goal of implementing the Inland Vessels Act, 2021? | to modernize and streamline the regulatory framework for IWT in India | v. National Waterway (Kakinada-Puducherry Stretch of Canals and the Kaluvelly Tank, Bhadrachalam-Rajahmundry Stretch of River Godavari and Wazirabad-Vijayawada Stretch of River Krishna) Act, 2008 6. Inland Vessels Act, 2021: The Inland Vessels Act, 2021, was introduced in the Lok Sabha in July 2021 and passed by both houses of the Parliament by 2nd August, 2021. It replaced the Inland Vessels Act, 1917, aiming to modernize and streamline the regulatory framework for IWT in India. The Act was notified on 12th August, 2021, with different sections coming into force on 16th February, 2022 (Section 1 and Section 106) and 7th June, 2022 (Section 2 to Section 105 and | 414 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202023-24.pdf | It replaced the Inland Vessels Act, 1917, aiming to modernize and streamline the regulatory framework for IWT in India. | 9 | page=9,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What was the purpose of setting up the National Inland Navigation Institute? | Develop Human Resource for IWT sector | 33. National Inland Navigation Institute (NINI) was set up by IWAI at Patna, Bihar in February 2004 with a view to Develop Human Resource for IWT sector. Total 2348 trainees have been trained during 2023-24 and the major achievements of NINI during 2023-24 were as below:- Imparting training in the disciplines: - o Induction Training of Inland Vessel G.P. | 115 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202023-24.pdf | National Inland Navigation Institute (NINI) was set up by IWAI at Patna, Bihar in February 2004 with a view to Develop Human Resource for IWT sector. | 34 | page=34,block=6 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the abbreviation FACT stand for? | Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd. | Horse Power Harbor Freight POL Petroleum Oil Lubricant ODC Over Dimensional Cargo LAG Liquified Amonnia Gas FO Furnace Oil LDO Light Diesel Oil GC/G Cargo General Cargo Neg/N Negligible FBP Farakka Barage Project IOC Indian Oil Corporation HSD High Speed Diesel LCT Loaded Carriage Tug FACT Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd. | 291 | definition | 0.980 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202023-24.pdf | Horse Power Harbor Freight POL Petroleum Oil Lubricant ODC Over Dimensional Cargo LAG Liquified Amonnia Gas FO Furnace Oil LDO Light Diesel Oil GC/G Cargo General Cargo Neg/N Negligible FBP Farakka Barage Project IOC Indian Oil Corporation HSD High Speed Diesel LCT Loaded Carriage Tug FACT Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd. | 114 | page=114,block=13 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the MukhyamantriBalTaranveer Programme related to? | Master Trainer for Safe Swim under MukhyamantriBalTaranveer Programme for Govt. of Uttar Pradesh | o Master Trainer for Safe Swimming Programme was successfully conducted for Bihar State Disaster Management Authority, Govt of Bihar. o Master Trainer for Safe Swim under MukhyamantriBalTaranveer Programme for Govt. of Uttar Pradesh o Basic Safety Course for Inland Vessel (PSSSR, PST, EFA,PST & SCIVP) o JalayatriSahayak Course for IWT Sector o SurakshitYatri Awareness Programme ii). Preparatory Course for Inland Vessel Certificate of Competency: - o Serang o Master Class II o Master Class I o Second Class Engine Driver o First Class Engine Driver o I V Engineer o Inland Vessel Maneuvering Simulator Course iii). | 136 | definition | 0.980 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202023-24.pdf | o Master Trainer for Safe Swim under MukhyamantriBalTaranveer Programme for Govt. of Uttar Pradesh o Basic Safety Course for Inland Vessel (PSSSR, PST, EFA,PST & SCIVP) o JalayatriSahayak Course for IWT Sector o SurakshitYatri Awareness Programme ii). | 35 | page=35,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What caused the emergence of new economic centers away from waterways? | extension of East Indian Railways | To start with, construction of main railway lines gave a spurt to river traffic as the two modes supplemented each other, with waterways providing feeder service to railways. This complementarity between IWT and railways was, however, short-lived. The decline of navigation started by about 1860. By that time extension of East Indian Railways had begun to make itself felt. With an increase in rail network new centers of economic activity away from waterways developed. Gradually, IWT lost its superiority. | 310 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202023-24.pdf | By that time extension of East Indian Railways had begun to make itself felt. | 10 | page=10,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What initially made waterways and railways complementary to each other? | waterways providing feeder service to railways | To start with, construction of main railway lines gave a spurt to river traffic as the two modes supplemented each other, with waterways providing feeder service to railways. This complementarity between IWT and railways was, however, short-lived. The decline of navigation started by about 1860. By that time extension of East Indian Railways had begun to make itself felt. With an increase in rail network new centers of economic activity away from waterways developed. Gradually, IWT lost its superiority. | 127 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202023-24.pdf | To start with, construction of main railway lines gave a spurt to river traffic as the two modes supplemented each other, with waterways providing feeder service to railways. | 10 | page=10,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
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