811 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Microsoft Word - Draft update March 2013-For Adv_Stat._, published by shipmin.gov.in. The source is a 68-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include indian port sector, transport research wing, new delhi, major ports, non-major ports, cargo traffic, policy initiatives, maritime states. 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: 447 table, 266 factual, 30 relationship, 25 list, 17 summary, 15 definition, 11 comparison. 98 of the 811 pairs (12.1%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 713 are factual or table-based questions. 98.77% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 811 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from a government publication on the Indian port sector, sourced from shipmin.gov.in. The dataset includes questions on topics such as port development, cargo traffic, policy initiatives, and economic impacts. Each record provides the question, answer, context, and source details, enabling verification against the original document. Question types include factual, table-based, relationship, and summary formats, with 12.1% focusing on explanatory questions.
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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 the Maritime Agenda aim to identify for the period 2010-11 to 2019-20? | 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 | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20march%202013-compressed.pdf | The Agenda is an effort to identify the areas for attention during 2010-11 to 2019-20. | 26 | page=26,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does Turn-Round Time measure at major ports? | Total time spent by a ship since its entry till its departure | Amongst the 12 major ports improvement in TRT during 2012-13 in comparison to 2011-12 is reflected clearly in all Major Ports except Ennore, HDC, New Mangalore and Jawahar Lal Nehru Ports. Port- wise TRT for select years are given in Table 27. The path of turn round time at major ports for select years since 1990-91 to 2012-13 is presented in the Chart IX below. Turn-Round Time - Total time spent by a ship since its entry till its departure. | 383 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20march%202013-compressed.pdf | Turn-Round Time - Total time spent by a ship since its entry till its departure. | 43 | page=43,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the basis for the development of Pondicherry Port? | private investment on BOT basis | 21,000 Phase 1 of commercial operations commenced in June 2009 and is currently functional Phase II related works estimated at Rs 2100 Crores are in progress. Upon completion of phase 2, the total handling capacity would be 20.5 million tons per annum. 27 Development of Pondicherry Port through private investment on BOT basis Pondicherry Phase – 1 16. Phase - II 10.8 27850 | 296 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20march%202013-compressed.pdf | 27 Development of Pondicherry Port through private investment on BOT basis Pondicherry Phase – 1 16. | 57 | page=57,block=60 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the basis of promotion for the Vallarpadam Container Terminal Project in Cochin? | BOT basis through public private participation | 2.4.5. Kerala has a coastline of 570 kms, with one major port at Cochin and 17 other non- major ports. The Vallarpadam Container Terminal Project in Cochin has been promoted on BOT basis through public private participation. 2.4.5. The trends in the cargo handled at both major and non-major ports of the State during 2007-08 to 2012-13 are given in Table 20. In Kerala 3 ports, viz, Azhikkal, Beypore (handles more than 90 % of the total non major cargo traffic in the State) and Vizhinjam are handling cargo for the last few years. | 177 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20march%202013-compressed.pdf | The Vallarpadam Container Terminal Project in Cochin has been promoted on BOT basis through public private participation. | 36 | page=36,block=20 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the development mode for Karaikal Port? | private investment on BOT basis | Gopalpur, Orissa 2 MTPA to 54 MTPA 11500 i) Developmental Activities in progress ii) All Weather Direct Berthing Port declared open for Commercial Traffic with effect from 29th March 2013. 25 Expansion development of Dhamra Port (PPP Mode) Dhamra 27 MTPA to 109 MTPA 36390 Phase – II development is in Progress 26 Development of Karaikal Port through private investment on BOT basis Karaikal, Puducherry Phase – 1 4. Phase - II 2.6 | 351 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20march%202013-compressed.pdf | 25 Expansion development of Dhamra Port (PPP Mode) Dhamra 27 MTPA to 109 MTPA 36390 Phase – II development is in Progress 26 Development of Karaikal Port through private investment on BOT basis Karaikal, Puducherry Phase – 1 4. | 57 | page=57,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the goal of the Maritime States Development Council? | to have an integrated approach for the development of both Major and Non-Major Ports | 2.3. With a view to have an integrated approach for the development of both Major and Non-Major Ports, the Maritime States Development Council (MSDC) was constituted in May, 1997 under the Chairmanship of the Hon’ble Minister of Shipping. The Ministers in- charge of Ports in all Maritime States, Union Territories of Puducherry, Andaman’s & Nicobar Administration, Daman & Diu and Lakshadweep are its members. The deliberations and decisions of the MSDC provide the institutional framework for coordinated development of Major and Non- Major ports. So far fourteen meetings of MSDC have been held. | 17 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20march%202013-compressed.pdf | With a view to have an integrated approach for the development of both Major and Non-Major Ports, the Maritime States Development Council (MSDC) was constituted in May, 1997 under the Chairmanship of the Hon’ble Minister of Shipping. | 30 | page=30,block=4 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the post-financial crisis phenomenon observed in the Capesize vessel market? | levels below those of the smaller Handysize, Supramax and Panamax ships | several months to levels below those of the smaller Handysize, Supramax and Panamax ships. This can be described as a post-financial crises phenomenon. According to Baltic Exchange, between 2000 and 2008, Capesize vessles have constantly reached higher daily earnings than smaller ships. On 5 June 2008, Baltic Exchange reported record earnings for Capesize vessels of $ 244,000 per day. Four years later, in May 2012, the same ships could be chartered for around $ 8,000 per day. 1.6.2.4. Pronounced fluctuations of freight rate in the Capesize segment are often the result of demand volatility in the coal and iron-ore market, these being goods typically transported by large bulk carriers. Low raw material prices most commonly indicate a sluggish world demand for these goods. | 18 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20march%202013-compressed.pdf | several months to levels below those of the smaller Handysize, Supramax and Panamax ships. | 24 | page=24,block=1 | 0.700 | |
| What is the topic covered in Section 1 of the document? | Recent Trends in Cargo Traffic and Policy Initiatives | Section No. Subject Page No. 1 Recent Trends in Cargo Traffic and Policy Initiatives 1-23 2 Policy and Performance of Maritime States 24-37 3 Efficiency Indicators of Major Ports 38-42 4 Private Sector/Captive/Joint Sector Port Projects 43-58 | 31 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20march%202013-compressed.pdf | 1 Recent Trends in Cargo Traffic and Policy Initiatives 1-23 2 Policy and Performance of Maritime States 24-37 3 Efficiency Indicators of Major Ports 38-42 4 Private Sector/Captive/Joint Sector Port Projects 43-58 | 5 | page=5,block=4 | 0.700 | valid |
| What type of ports are the 11 Green Field sites selected for development by Gujarat Maritime Board? | All weather Deep Water Direct Berthing Ports | 2.4.1. As per the port policy, Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) has selected 11 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 port wise trend in capacity creation is given in the Table15 below. | 127 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20march%202013-compressed.pdf | As per the port policy, Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) has selected 11 Green Field sites for development of new ports as “All weather Deep Water Direct Berthing Ports”. | 33 | page=33,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is Paradip port? | 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. Fourteen Potential Port locations identified in the State are as follows:- Dhamra Port 2.4.8.3 Government of Orissa had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with International Sea Ports Limited on 31.03.1997 for development of Dhamara Port. | 311 | definition | 0.980 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20march%202013-compressed.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=2 | 0.850 | valid |
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