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First 10 of 94 rows
| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What role do Indian HEIs play in transforming Indian society? | a formidable force to transform Indian society just by acting as a living example to emulate value, ethics and living practices for a sustainable future | clean water and sanitation (SDG 6), affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), sustainable cities and communities (SDG responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), climate action (SDG 13), life below water (SDG 14), and life on Earth (SDG 15). Indian HEls are a formidable force to transform Indian society just by acting as a living example to emulate value, ethics and living practices for a sustainable future. These can transform themselves as a sustainable campus by minimizing their negative environmental, economic, and societal impact and using their resources by judiciously. | 258 | definition | 1.000 | Indian HEls are a formidable force to transform Indian society just by acting as a living example to emulate value, ethics and living practices for a sustainable future. | 10 | page=10,ocr=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| How was sustainable development redefined at the UN conference in Rio? | “improving the quality of human life while living within the carrying capacity of supporting | For this reason, universities bear profound responsibilities to increase awareness, knowledge, technologies, and tools to create an environmentally sustainable future’. the UN conference on Environment and Development, held in Rio, Brazil, redefined sustainable development as “improving the quality of human life while living within the carrying capacity of supporting ~ ™ Wa | 277 | definition | 1.000 | the UN conference on Environment and Development, held in Rio, Brazil, redefined sustainable development as “improving the quality of human life while living within the carrying capacity of supporting ~ ™ Wa | 8 | page=8,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What type of campus design is suggested for better accessibility? | a walk able campus by the majority of academic buildings accessible within easy walking distance | During campus development, preserve vegetated buffers, to the extent possible and protect habitats of species of special concern such as threatened and endangered species. Develop a walk able campus by the majority of academic buildings accessible within easy walking distance. * Comply with all relevant legislation and regulations while exploring ways to extend beyond stipulated standards. * Estimate and declare the carrying capacity of the campus. | 180 | definition | 1.000 | Develop a walk able campus by the majority of academic buildings accessible within easy walking distance. | 13 | page=13,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What ecological function do old trees serve in the campus environment? | their habitat role for birds and other forms of organisms | LANDSCAPES & BIODIVERSITY Develop strategies to alleviate the adverse impacts of severe weather conditions in the summer and winter by planning the strategic design and layout of campus infrastructure including buildings, vegetation and other landscape elements. Ensure that all campus development is compatible with the surrounding natural environment. It should protect and enhance the natural biodiversity of local areas and aim to conserve locally endangered flora and fauna. Enhance habitat quality of flora and fauna by increasing structural complexity and promoting use of native species for landscaping in the campus. Value old trees and their habitat role for birds and other forms of organisms. Maintain a botanical garden and if possible, a piece of native wilderness. | 646 | definition | 1.000 | Value old trees and their habitat role for birds and other forms of organisms. | 16 | page=16,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What system is used to treat sewage for non-potable purposes? | a black water recycling system | Initiate steps to raise environmental awareness of the need for water conservation among members of the HE] community and implement behavioural change programs. Install a grey water recycling system for treatment of kitchen, laundry, sink and shower water. Install a black water recycling system to treat sewage for non-potable uses. Re-use non-potable water resources to the extent possible for irrigation and other non-potable water requirements (e.g. toilets, vehicle washing). * Minimize the need for landscape irrigation by utilizing native and hardy plants. When required, draw on non-potable sources for irrigation systems, such as adjacent ponds or collected rainwater and use high-efficiency irrigation systems such as drip and sprinkler. Promote water-self-sufficient campus, wherever possible. | 265 | definition | 1.000 | Install a black water recycling system to treat sewage for non-potable uses. | 23 | page=23,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the framework act as for campus activities? | lighthouse for the campus activities | The Framework This framework acts as lighthouse for the campus activities which can be to performed mainstream sustainability through campus planning, designing and development, resource optimization, landscapes & biodiversity, campus building design, energy and water management, transportation, procurement, waste management, green catering, and event organization (Fig. 1). The framework also suggests implementation strategies for gaining the goal of sustainable camp development. | 37 | definition | 1.000 | The Framework This framework acts as lighthouse for the campus activities which can be to performed mainstream sustainability through campus planning, designing and development, resource optimization, landscapes & biodiversity, campus building design, energy and water management, transportation, procurement, waste management, green catering, and event organization (Fig. | 11 | page=11,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does STRIDE stand for? | Scheme for Trans-disciplinary Research for India’s Developing Economy | University-Industry linkages to be promoted to improve employability. 6. Evaluation Reforms-test the concept, and application 7. Student Career Progression and Alumni Network. 8. Faculty Induction Programme (FIP), Annual Refresher Programme in Teaching (ARPIT) and Leadership Training for Educational Administrators (LEAP). 9. Scheme for Trans-disciplinary Research for India’s Developing Economy (STRIDE) and Consortium for Academic & Research Ethics (CARE). 10. | 327 | definition | 0.980 | 9. Scheme for Trans-disciplinary Research for India’s Developing Economy (STRIDE) and Consortium for Academic & Research Ethics (CARE). | 39 | page=39,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the goal of sustainable development? | “the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs’ | ©0000 PREAMBLE The 1972 Conference on the Human Environment held in Stockholm put forward the concept of green school to draw attention to the education of environment protection. The United Nation’s World Commission on Environment and Development Report of 1987 gave the concept of sustainable development which meets “the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs’. It was opposed to the economic development based on only growth considerations which led to environmental threats, ranging from pollution, acid rain, deforestation and desertification, the destruction of the ozone layer, to early signs of climate change. In 1990, the Talloires Declaration at an international conference in France becomes the first official statement made by university administrators of a commitment to environmental sustainability in higher education. | 319 | definition | 0.980 | The United Nation’s World Commission on Environment and Development Report of 1987 gave the concept of sustainable development which meets “the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs’. | ||||
| What goal does the adoption of 'SATAT' by HEIs aim to contribute to? | India’s journey towards fulfilling the promise made to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals | Therefore, this is not a one time activity but a goal to be achieved through incremental steps. I hope that our HEIs will adopt the ‘SATAT’ and contribute to India’s journey towards fulfilling the promise made to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. | 158 | relationship | 0.970 | I hope that our HEIs will adopt the ‘SATAT’ and contribute to India’s journey towards fulfilling the promise made to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. | 5 | page=5,block=0 | 0.800 | valid |
| Why can universities have a significant environmental impact? | the high usage of energy, water, extensive transportation, massive waste, high consumption of materials, and extensive development of infrastructure including buildings and facilities | The Declaration highlights the function of the university campuses as an experimental model for sustainability. Universities may themselves significantly impact to the environment due to the high usage of energy, water, extensive transportation, massive waste, high consumption of materials, and extensive development of infrastructure including buildings and facilities. Therefore, the development of “sustainable” or “green” HEI (Higher Education Institutions) campuses can serve as both an experiment in progress and an ideal tool for educating future generations as well as a model for society. | 187 | relationship | 0.970 | Universities may themselves significantly impact to the environment due to the high usage of energy, water, extensive transportation, massive waste, high consumption of materials, and extensive development of infrastructure including buildings and facilities. | 9 | page=9,ocr=1 | 0.800 | valid |
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