120 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from ISS2020, published by shipmin.gov.in. The source is a 215-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include indian shipping statistics 2020, transport research wing, coastal shipping, overseas shipping, gross tonnage (gt), fleet composition, age profile, tonnage. 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: 94 factual, 15 table, 4 list, 4 summary, 2 comparison, 1 definition. 11 of the 120 pairs (9.2%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 109 are factual or table-based questions. 95.83% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 120 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from the Indian Shipping Statistics 2020 report, published by shipmin.gov.in. The dataset covers topics such as fleet composition, tonnage, age profiles, and financial performance of shipping companies. Each answer is a verbatim excerpt from the source document, ensuring traceability to the original publication. Questions range from factual inquiries to comparisons and summaries, with 94 factual questions forming the majority.
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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 benefits does the 'Navratna' status provide to the Shipping Corporation of India? | 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 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/ISS2020.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. | 16 | page=16,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What contributions has the SCI made to India's EXIM trade and national exchequer? | 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. | 601 | summary | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/ISS2020.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. | 16 | |||
| What is the aim of the Shipping Corporation of India's management regarding energy and initiative streams? | 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 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. The number of ships owned by Shipping Corporation of India as on 31st December, 2020 were 66 with total GT of 3095 thousand tonnes. | 594 | summary | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/ISS2020.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 was the increase in Indian Shipping tonnage since Independence? | 68 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 1463 vessels with 13.01 million GT as on end December 2020. This represents 68 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/ISS2020.pdf | This represents 68 fold increases in GT since independence. | 20 | page=20,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| How much did the tonnage of vessels engaged in overseas trade decrease between 2015 and 2020? | from 3065 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 2848 thousand tonnes in 2020 | viii 1. The number of vessels engaged in the overseas trade during the year 2020 decreased to 57 from 59 in the year 2019. During the year 2015, the company had 62 vessels for overseas trade with a tonnage of 3065 thousand tonnes. Over the last 5 years, the number of vessels has fallen by 5 and the tonnage has also decreased from 3065 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 2848 thousand tonnes in 2020 (Table 4. Section 4). 1. The composition of 66 vessels owned by SCI as on 31st December, 2020 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 19.7% of total SCI fleet strength (Table 4. Section 4). | 327 | comparison | 0.920 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/ISS2020.pdf | Over the last 5 years, the number of vessels has fallen by 5 and the tonnage has also decreased from 3065 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 2848 thousand tonnes in 2020 (Table 4. | 18 | page=18,block=0 | 0.700 | |
| How much did the tonnage share of dry cargo Bulk carriers decrease from 2010 to 2020? | from 27.6 % in 2010 to 16.9% in 2020 | 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 58.1% in 2010 to 57.5 % in 2020. Also, the tonnage share of dry cargo Bulk carriers has decreased from 27.6 % in 2010 to 16.9% in 2020. over the same period, the tonnage share of Dry cargo Liner has increased from 10.2% to 22.1%. Overseas Trade 1. As on 31st December, 2020, 465 Indian registered vessels of 11.34 million GT were deployed on overseas trade. Among the 465 vessels for overseas trade, the maximum number of vessels (179) was of the age group “over 20 years” with GT of 3.68 million tonnes (Table 2.3, | 298 | comparison | 0.920 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/ISS2020.pdf | Also, the tonnage share of dry cargo Bulk carriers has decreased from 27.6 % in 2010 to 16.9% in 2020. | 13 | page=13,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What service areas has the Shipping Corporation of India expanded into to meet Indian trade demands? | 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/ISS2020.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. | ||||
| What services does the Shipping Corporation of India operate as the only Indian shipping company? | 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/ISS2020.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. | ||||
| What two companies were amalgamated to establish the Shipping Corporation of India? | Eastern Shipping Corporation and Western Shipping Corporation | 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. | 109 | list | 0.820 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/ISS2020.pdf | The SCI was established on October 2, 1961, by the amalgamation of Eastern Shipping Corporation and Western Shipping Corporation. | 16 | page=16,block=0 | ||
| What types of vessels are part of the Shipping Corporation of India's owned fleet? | Bulk Carriers, Crude Oil tankers, Product tankers, Container vessels, Passenger-cum-Cargo vessels, Phosphoric Acid/Chemical carriers, LPG/Ammonia carriers and Offshore Supply 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. | 545 | list | 0.820 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/ISS2020.pdf | 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. |
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