512 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Iwt 2022 23 Approved, published by shipmin.gov.in. The source is a 107-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include inland water transport (iwt), india, 2022-23, national waterways act, 2016, inland vessels act, 2021, navigable waterways, cargo movement, assam. 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: 291 factual, 150 table, 28 list, 20 summary, 14 definition, 9 relationship. 71 of the 512 pairs (13.9%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 441 are factual or table-based questions. 94.34% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 512 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from the 'IWT 2022-23 Approved' publication by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, India. It covers inland water transport topics such as the National Waterways Act, 2016, the Inland Vessels Act, 2021, navigable waterways, cargo movement, and specific regions like Assam and West Bengal. Each answer is a verbatim excerpt from the source document, with detailed citations for verification. The dataset includes various question types, such as factual, table-based, list, summary, definition, and relationship questions, with a focus on factual and table-based queries.
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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 CICMT, IIT Kharagpur designing as part of its agreement with IWAI? | quick mechanical opening mechanism for pontoon kulfi system | l. Extension of time submitted by the consultant till 25th June 2023, approved by competent authority on 23.3.2023. XXV. Agreement signed between IWAI & CICMT, IIT-Kharagpur for providing consultancy services to design quick mechanical opening mechanism for pontoon kulfi system on 01.12.2021. CICMT, IIT Kharagpur presented the draft inception report for the design of quick mechanical opening for pontoon kulfi system on 24.01.2022. Draft DPR has been submitted on 10.05.2022. The final DPR has been accepted by IWAI in June 2022.IRS has appraised the design submitted by CICMT IIT KGP on 03.01.2023. XXVI. | 219 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202022%2023%20APPROVED.pdf | Agreement signed between IWAI & CICMT, IIT-Kharagpur for providing consultancy services to design quick mechanical opening mechanism for pontoon kulfi system on 01.12.2021. | 23 | page=23,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the main purpose of the National Inland Navigation Institute (NINI)? | Develop Human Resource for the Inland Water Transport Sector. | 30. The National Inland Navigation Institute (NINI) was set up by Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) at Patna, Bihar in February 2004 with a view to Develop Human Resource for the Inland Water Transport Sector. The Institute is managed by Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Govt. of India. Total 461 Trainees have been trained for the F.Y. | 157 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202022%2023%20APPROVED.pdf | The National Inland Navigation Institute (NINI) was set up by Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) at Patna, Bihar in February 2004 with a view to Develop Human Resource for the Inland Water Transport Sector. The Institute is managed by Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Govt. | 32 | page=32,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the main role of the Inland Waterways Authority of India? | the regulation and development of Inland Waterways for the purpose of inland shipping and navigation | 5. The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), 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. | 154 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202022%2023%20APPROVED.pdf | The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), 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=6 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the name of the agreement that supports inland water transport between India and Bangladesh? | Protocol on Inland Water Transit & Trade (PIWT&T) | Indo -Bangladesh Waterway Route 17. Movement of cargo along India Bangladesh route has shown decline of 4.14% in year 2022- 23 over that in 2021-22. The cargo moved over this route has decreased to 52.04 lakh tonnes in 2022-23 against 54. Lakh tonnes in 2021-22. 18. The graph below depicts trend in cargo movement on India-Bangladesh route (National Waterway-I) during the years 2017-18 to 2022-23. Box: 3- Indo-Bangladesh Protocol for Inland Water Transport A Protocol on Inland Water Transit & Trade (PIWT&T) between India and Bangladesh has been in existence since 1972 facilitating movement of inland cargo vessels of one country on designated routes of other country for transit & trade of goods through inland waterways. | 462 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202022%2023%20APPROVED.pdf | Box: 3- Indo-Bangladesh Protocol for Inland Water Transport A Protocol on Inland Water Transit & Trade (PIWT&T) between India and Bangladesh has been in existence since 1972 facilitating movement of inland cargo vessels of one country on designated routes of other country for transit & trade of goods through inland waterways. | ||||
| What is the purpose of the Protocol on Inland Water Transit & Trade between India and Bangladesh? | movement of inland cargo vessels of one country on designated routes of other country for transit & trade of goods through inland waterways | Indo -Bangladesh Waterway Route 17. Movement of cargo along India Bangladesh route has shown decline of 4.14% in year 2022- 23 over that in 2021-22. The cargo moved over this route has decreased to 52.04 lakh tonnes in 2022-23 against 54. Lakh tonnes in 2021-22. 18. The graph below depicts trend in cargo movement on India-Bangladesh route (National Waterway-I) during the years 2017-18 to 2022-23. Box: 3- Indo-Bangladesh Protocol for Inland Water Transport A Protocol on Inland Water Transit & Trade (PIWT&T) between India and Bangladesh has been in existence since 1972 facilitating movement of inland cargo vessels of one country on designated routes of other country for transit & trade of goods through inland waterways. | 587 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202022%2023%20APPROVED.pdf | Box: 3- Indo-Bangladesh Protocol for Inland Water Transport A Protocol on Inland Water Transit & Trade (PIWT&T) between India and Bangladesh has been in existence since 1972 facilitating movement of inland cargo vessels of one country on designated routes of other country for transit & trade of goods through inland waterways. | ||||
| What was the goal of the National Waterways Act, 2016? | to promote Inland Water Transport (IWT) in the country | 12. Government declared 111 (including 5 existing and 106 new) National Waterways (NWs) spread over 24 states under the National Waterways Act, 2016, which came into effect from 12 April, 2016 to promote Inland Water Transport (IWT) in the country. A list of all the NWs with their approx. length is given in Annex-1. Efforts initiated towards undertaking the developmental activities for providing safe fairway channel and creating infrastructures, in phased manner on the identified new National Waterways from 2016-17. 13. Status of 106 new National Waterways I. The Feasibility Reports (FRs) and the Detailed Project Reports(DPRs) of new 106 NWs have been completed. After detailed analysis of the outcomes and recommendations of the FRs/ DPRs, input from stakeholders, 106 NWs have been categorized into three categories. | 193 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202022%2023%20APPROVED.pdf | Government declared 111 (including 5 existing and 106 new) National Waterways (NWs) spread over 24 states under the National Waterways Act, 2016, which came into effect from 12 April, 2016 to promote Inland Water Transport (IWT) in the country. | ||||
| What does FACT refer to? | 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%202022%2023%20APPROVED.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. | 107 | page=107,block=13 | 0.700 | valid |
| Why is Presently, no dredging planned on the Kahalgaon-Sultanganj stretch (60 km)? | the presence of Dolphin Sanctuary | Prebid held on 24.02.2023 and bids opened on 14.03.2023 and notification of award issued on 18.05.2023 XVIII. Presently, no dredging is planned on the Kahalgaon-Sultanganj stretch (60 km) due to the presence of Dolphin Sanctuary. XIX. | 195 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202022%2023%20APPROVED.pdf | Presently, no dredging is planned on the Kahalgaon-Sultanganj stretch (60 km) due to the presence of Dolphin Sanctuary. | 22 | page=22,block=1 | 0.800 | valid |
| What event significantly changed the course of water transport in India? | The advent of railways and extension of its network | In the 19th century navigation by power crafts and country boats played a dominant role in development of trade and commerce along river banks and catchment areas of the navigable river and canal system. Bulk of traffic was, however, carried in country boats plying from Delhi and Nepal border to Assam. At its peak in 1876-77 country boat traffic registered at Calcutta were about 180,000 cargo boats, at Hooghly 124,000 cargo boats, and at Patna about 62,000 cargo boats. The advent of railways and extension of its network marked a turning point for water-transport in India. 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. | 474 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202022%2023%20APPROVED.pdf | At its peak in 1876-77 country boat traffic registered at Calcutta were about 180,000 cargo boats, at Hooghly 124,000 cargo boats, and at Patna about 62,000 cargo boats. The advent of railways and extension of its network marked a turning point for water-transport in India. | ||||
| What type of connectivity is facilitated by the development of National Waterway-2? | waterway connectivity of North East Region with Kolkata/Haldia ports via Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route | fairway of required depth and width, day and night navigation aids and terminals. The facilities created on NW-2 and planned in the near future with status as on 31.05.2023 are as under: I. Development of NW 2 at a revised SFC cost of Rs 474 crore during 2020-21 to 2024-25 is approved. The waterway is being maintained with fairwayof1.5m to 2. Least Available Depth (LAD) and 45 m width, with day and night navigation aids and terminals. A navigable fairway of 45-meter width and 2.50 meter Least Available Depth (LAD) from Dhubri to Neamati (629km) and 2.00 meter LAD from Neamati to Dibrugarh (139 Km) and 1.50 meter from Dibrugarh to Sadiya (123km) is being maintained and waterway is operational for movement of cargo. The development of NW-2 enables waterway connectivity of North East Region with Kolkata/Haldia ports via Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route. II. | 756 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202022%2023%20APPROVED.pdf | The development of NW-2 enables waterway connectivity of North East Region with Kolkata/Haldia ports via Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route. |
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