9 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Microsoft Word - Report Major Cargo July 2024, published by shipmin.gov.in. The source is a 7-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include cargo handling, major ports, india, july 2024, april-july 2024-25, april-july 2023-24, port data management portal (pdmp), paradip port authority. 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: 4 definition, 3 factual, 1 list, 1 relationship. 6 of the 9 pairs (66.7%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 3 are factual or table-based questions. 100.00% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains nine extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from a July 2024 report on cargo handling at India's major ports, published by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. It includes definitions, factual data, and relationships related to port activities, cargo volumes, and maritime transport. The dataset highlights key metrics such as the total cargo handled during April-July 2024-25 and the percentage growth compared to the same period in 2023-24. It also provides definitions for port-related terms and identifies the categories of cargo activities managed by these ports.
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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 does SMP HDC stand for? | Shyama Prasad Mukerjee Port Haldia Dock Complex | ChPA Chennai Port Authority CPA Cochin Port Authority DPA Deendayal Port Authority JNPA Jawahar Lal Nehru Port Authority KAM Kamrajar Port Authority KDS Kolkata Dock System MbPA Mumbai Port Authority MMT Million Metric tones MPA Mormugao Port Authority NMPA New Manglore Port Authority PPA Paradip Port Authority SMP HDC Shyama Prasad Mukerjee Port Haldia Dock Complex SMP Kolkata Shyama Prasad Mukerjee Port Kolkata TEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit V.O.C V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority VPA Visakapatnam Port Authority ****************************** | 321 | definition | 0.980 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Cargo%20handled%20at%20Major%20Ports%20July%202024.pdf | ChPA Chennai Port Authority CPA Cochin Port Authority DPA Deendayal Port Authority JNPA Jawahar Lal Nehru Port Authority KAM Kamrajar Port Authority KDS Kolkata Dock System MbPA Mumbai Port Authority MMT Million Metric tones MPA Mormugao Port Authority NMPA New Manglore Port Authority PPA Paradip Port Authority SMP HDC Shyama Prasad Mukerjee Port Haldia Dock Complex SMP Kolkata Shyama Prasad Mukerjee Port Kolkata TEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit V.O.C V.O. | 7 | page=7,block=53 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does SMP Kolkata stand for? | Shyama Prasad Mukerjee Port Kolkata | ChPA Chennai Port Authority CPA Cochin Port Authority DPA Deendayal Port Authority JNPA Jawahar Lal Nehru Port Authority KAM Kamrajar Port Authority KDS Kolkata Dock System MbPA Mumbai Port Authority MMT Million Metric tones MPA Mormugao Port Authority NMPA New Manglore Port Authority PPA Paradip Port Authority SMP HDC Shyama Prasad Mukerjee Port Haldia Dock Complex SMP Kolkata Shyama Prasad Mukerjee Port Kolkata TEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit V.O.C V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority VPA Visakapatnam Port Authority ****************************** | 381 | definition | 0.980 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Cargo%20handled%20at%20Major%20Ports%20July%202024.pdf | ChPA Chennai Port Authority CPA Cochin Port Authority DPA Deendayal Port Authority JNPA Jawahar Lal Nehru Port Authority KAM Kamrajar Port Authority KDS Kolkata Dock System MbPA Mumbai Port Authority MMT Million Metric tones MPA Mormugao Port Authority NMPA New Manglore Port Authority PPA Paradip Port Authority SMP HDC Shyama Prasad Mukerjee Port Haldia Dock Complex SMP Kolkata Shyama Prasad Mukerjee Port Kolkata TEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit V.O.C V.O. | 7 | page=7,block=53 | ||
| What is the main factor influencing maritime transport activity? | the growth in output and trade worldwide. | CARGO HANDLING STATUS FOR MAJOR PORTS DURING JULY 2024 Cargo Traffic of Major Ports in India Maritime transport activity is driven by the growth in output and trade worldwide. The volume of seaborne cargo handled by ports is comprised of the global (i.e. overseas cargo) and domestic (i.e. coastal cargo) activities. There are 12 Major Ports under Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways which provides information on Port Data Management Portal (PDMP) of the Ministry on cargo handled by them. This publication provides data for July 2024 (Advance Estimates) compared with provisional estimates of July 2023. During April-July 2024-25 cargo handled at Major Ports increased by 4.53% compared to April-July 2023- 24. During April-July 2024-25 total cargo handled had increased to 278.48 million tonnes (MMT) from 266. MMT handled during April-July 2023-24. | 134 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Cargo%20handled%20at%20Major%20Ports%20July%202024.pdf | CARGO HANDLING STATUS FOR MAJOR PORTS DURING JULY 2024 Cargo Traffic of Major Ports in India Maritime transport activity is driven by the growth in output and trade worldwide. The volume of seaborne cargo handled by ports is comprised of the global (i.e. | ||||
| What is the full form of MMT? | Million Metric tones | ChPA Chennai Port Authority CPA Cochin Port Authority DPA Deendayal Port Authority JNPA Jawahar Lal Nehru Port Authority KAM Kamrajar Port Authority KDS Kolkata Dock System MbPA Mumbai Port Authority MMT Million Metric tones MPA Mormugao Port Authority NMPA New Manglore Port Authority PPA Paradip Port Authority SMP HDC Shyama Prasad Mukerjee Port Haldia Dock Complex SMP Kolkata Shyama Prasad Mukerjee Port Kolkata TEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit V.O.C V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority VPA Visakapatnam Port Authority ****************************** | 204 | definition | 0.900 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Cargo%20handled%20at%20Major%20Ports%20July%202024.pdf | ChPA Chennai Port Authority CPA Cochin Port Authority DPA Deendayal Port Authority JNPA Jawahar Lal Nehru Port Authority KAM Kamrajar Port Authority KDS Kolkata Dock System MbPA Mumbai Port Authority MMT Million Metric tones MPA Mormugao Port Authority NMPA New Manglore Port Authority PPA Paradip Port Authority SMP HDC Shyama Prasad Mukerjee Port Haldia Dock Complex SMP Kolkata Shyama Prasad Mukerjee Port Kolkata TEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit V.O.C V.O. | 7 | page=7,block=53 | ||
| What is the full form of TEU? | Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit | ChPA Chennai Port Authority CPA Cochin Port Authority DPA Deendayal Port Authority JNPA Jawahar Lal Nehru Port Authority KAM Kamrajar Port Authority KDS Kolkata Dock System MbPA Mumbai Port Authority MMT Million Metric tones MPA Mormugao Port Authority NMPA New Manglore Port Authority PPA Paradip Port Authority SMP HDC Shyama Prasad Mukerjee Port Haldia Dock Complex SMP Kolkata Shyama Prasad Mukerjee Port Kolkata TEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit V.O.C V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority VPA Visakapatnam Port Authority ****************************** | 421 | definition | 0.900 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Cargo%20handled%20at%20Major%20Ports%20July%202024.pdf | ChPA Chennai Port Authority CPA Cochin Port Authority DPA Deendayal Port Authority JNPA Jawahar Lal Nehru Port Authority KAM Kamrajar Port Authority KDS Kolkata Dock System MbPA Mumbai Port Authority MMT Million Metric tones MPA Mormugao Port Authority NMPA New Manglore Port Authority PPA Paradip Port Authority SMP HDC Shyama Prasad Mukerjee Port Haldia Dock Complex SMP Kolkata Shyama Prasad Mukerjee Port Kolkata TEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit V.O.C V.O. | 7 | page=7,block=53 | ||
| What are the two categories of cargo activities included in the volume of seaborne cargo handled by ports? | global (i.e. overseas cargo) and domestic (i.e. coastal cargo) activities. | CARGO HANDLING STATUS FOR MAJOR PORTS DURING JULY 2024 Cargo Traffic of Major Ports in India Maritime transport activity is driven by the growth in output and trade worldwide. The volume of seaborne cargo handled by ports is comprised of the global (i.e. overseas cargo) and domestic (i.e. coastal cargo) activities. There are 12 Major Ports under Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways which provides information on Port Data Management Portal (PDMP) of the Ministry on cargo handled by them. This publication provides data for July 2024 (Advance Estimates) compared with provisional estimates of July 2023. During April-July 2024-25 cargo handled at Major Ports increased by 4.53% compared to April-July 2023- 24. During April-July 2024-25 total cargo handled had increased to 278.48 million tonnes (MMT) from 266. MMT handled during April-July 2023-24. | 242 | list | 0.820 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Cargo%20handled%20at%20Major%20Ports%20July%202024.pdf | The volume of seaborne cargo handled by ports is comprised of the global (i.e. overseas cargo) and domestic (i.e. coastal cargo) activities. There are 12 Major Ports under Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways which provides information on Port Data Management Portal (PDMP) of the Ministry on cargo handled by them. | ||||
| What was the total volume of cargo handled at Major Ports during April-July 2024-25? | 278.48 million tonnes (MMT) | CARGO HANDLING STATUS FOR MAJOR PORTS DURING JULY 2024 Cargo Traffic of Major Ports in India Maritime transport activity is driven by the growth in output and trade worldwide. The volume of seaborne cargo handled by ports is comprised of the global (i.e. overseas cargo) and domestic (i.e. coastal cargo) activities. There are 12 Major Ports under Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways which provides information on Port Data Management Portal (PDMP) of the Ministry on cargo handled by them. This publication provides data for July 2024 (Advance Estimates) compared with provisional estimates of July 2023. During April-July 2024-25 cargo handled at Major Ports increased by 4.53% compared to April-July 2023- 24. During April-July 2024-25 total cargo handled had increased to 278.48 million tonnes (MMT) from 266. MMT handled during April-July 2023-24. | 782 | factual | 0.490 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Cargo%20handled%20at%20Major%20Ports%20July%202024.pdf | During April-July 2024-25 total cargo handled had increased to 278.48 million tonnes (MMT) from 266. | 1 | page=1,block=1 | ||
| How many Major Ports provide information on the Port Data Management Portal of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways? | 12 | coastal cargo) activities. There are 12 Major Ports under Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways which provides information on Port Data Management Portal (PDMP) of the Ministry on cargo handled by them. This publication provides data for July 2024 (Advance Estimates) compared with provisional estimates of July 2023. | 37 | factual | 0.370 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Cargo%20handled%20at%20Major%20Ports%20July%202024.pdf | There are 12 Major Ports under Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways which provides information on Port Data Management Portal (PDMP) of the Ministry on cargo handled by them. | 1 | page=1,block=1 | 0.800 | valid |
| What was the percentage growth in cargo handled at Major Ports between April-July 2024-25 and April-July 2023-24? | 4.53% | CARGO HANDLING STATUS FOR MAJOR PORTS DURING JULY 2024 Cargo Traffic of Major Ports in India Maritime transport activity is driven by the growth in output and trade worldwide. The volume of seaborne cargo handled by ports is comprised of the global (i.e. overseas cargo) and domestic (i.e. coastal cargo) activities. There are 12 Major Ports under Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways which provides information on Port Data Management Portal (PDMP) of the Ministry on cargo handled by them. This publication provides data for July 2024 (Advance Estimates) compared with provisional estimates of July 2023. During April-July 2024-25 cargo handled at Major Ports increased by 4.53% compared to April-July 2023- 24. During April-July 2024-25 total cargo handled had increased to 278.48 million tonnes (MMT) from 266. MMT handled during April-July 2023-24. | 680 | factual | 0.370 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Cargo%20handled%20at%20Major%20Ports%20July%202024.pdf | During April-July 2024-25 cargo handled at Major Ports increased by 4.53% compared to April-July 2023- 24. | 1 | page=1,block=1 |
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