1874 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from 1.2 Cells and Special Sections functioning within the UGC, published by ugc.gov.in. 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. 760 of the 1874 pairs (40.6%) are explanatory questions and 1114 restate a figure. 96.80% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What is the purpose of the PARAMARSH scheme? | designed to enhance the quality of education in non-accredited institutions by mentoring them through accredited colleges | The PARAMARSH scheme is designed to enhance the quality of education in non-accredited institutions by mentoring them through accredited colleges. This initiative fosters a culture of quality and excellence, providing guidance and resources to help non-accredited institutions achieve accreditation. | 24 | definition | 1.000 | The PARAMARSH scheme is designed to enhance the quality of education in non-accredited institutions by mentoring them through accredited colleges. | 37 | page=37,block=3 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the goal of the NEP SAARATHI initiative? | a strategic initiative aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, aiming to foster social responsibility and community engagement among students and institutions | NEP SAARATHI is a strategic initiative aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, aiming to foster social responsibility and community engagement among students and institutions. This program encourages higher education institutions to implement projects and activities that address community needs, promote sustainable development, and enhance social welfare. | 16 | definition | 1.000 | NEP SAARATHI is a strategic initiative aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, aiming to foster social responsibility and community engagement among students and institutions. | 42 | page=42,block=3 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the CU Chayan Portal? | an innovative platform designed to streamline the recruitment process for faculty positions in Central Universities | The CU Chayan Portal is an innovative platform designed to streamline the recruitment process for faculty positions in Central Universities. This portal enhances transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in faculty recruitment, ensuring that institutions can attract and retain top talent to uphold academic excellence. | 24 | definition | 1.000 | The CU Chayan Portal is an innovative platform designed to streamline the recruitment process for faculty positions in Central Universities. | 49 | page=49,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the function of the University Activity Monitoring Portal? | an advanced monitoring system that tracks and evaluates the performance of universities | The University Activity Monitoring Portal (UAMP) is an advanced monitoring system that tracks and evaluates the performance of universities. UAMP provides real-time data on various academic and administrative activities, enabling the UGC to ensure accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement in higher education institutions. | 52 | definition | 1.000 | The University Activity Monitoring Portal (UAMP) is an advanced monitoring system that tracks and evaluates the performance of universities. | 49 | page=49,block=8 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the definition of a Recognized Centre? | an institution associated with a university for the purpose of awarding degrees for programs conducted at the institution | A Recognized Centre is an institution associated with a university for the purpose of awarding degrees for programs conducted at the institution. For example, the Army Cadet College Wing, Indian Military Academy in Dehradun, is not affiliated with any university, but the degrees for its programs are awarded by Jawaharlal Nehru University. | 23 | definition | 1.000 | A Recognized Centre is an institution associated with a university for the purpose of awarding degrees for programs conducted at the institution. | 129 | page=129,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the framework that organizes qualifications based on knowledge, skills, and aptitude? | a competency-based framework that organizes qualifications according to a series of knowledge, skills and aptitude | Since all these schemes served a common purpose and share similar objectives, they were merged under National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) in the year 2019 and separate guidelines for providing skill-based education under NSQF were issued. National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) is a competency-based framework that organizes qualifications according to a series of knowledge, skills and aptitude. The NSQF levels, graded from 4 to 10, are defined in terms of learning outcomes which the learner must possess regardless of whether they are obtained through formal, non- formal or informal learning. | 301 | definition | 1.000 | National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) is a competency-based framework that organizes qualifications according to a series of knowledge, skills and aptitude. | 203 | page=203,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What are the three key points on which the training program in Indian Knowledge Systems is based? | based on three points: parampara (tradition), dristhi (perspective) and laukika prayojana (modern relevance) of Traditional Indian Knowledge Systems | At first, six-day training programme in Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) was organized at 06 Human Resource Development Centres for 1000 faculty of HEIs across the country. The training program was based on three points: parampara (tradition), dristhi (perspective) and laukika prayojana (modern relevance) of Traditional Indian Knowledge Systems. The training programme was held at HRDCs of RTM Nagpur University, Maharastra (July 31 to August 05, 2023), University of Madras, Tamilnadu (August 21 to 26, 2023), Banaras Hindu University, Uttara Pradesh (August 28 to September 02, 2023), University of Kashmir, J & K (September 11 to 16, 2023), Gauhati University, Assam (October 09 to 14, 2023) and University of Delhi, NCT of Delhi (October 16 to 21, 2023). | 196 | definition | 1.000 | The training program was based on three points: parampara (tradition), dristhi (perspective) and laukika prayojana (modern relevance) of Traditional Indian Knowledge Systems. | 274 | page=274,block=5 | ||
| What is the purpose of the CU-Chayan portal? | a unified recruitment portal dedicated specifically for Central Universities | CU- Chayan is a unified recruitment portal dedicated specifically for Central Universities. The portal provides for a common platform for listing of vacancies/advertisements/ jobs across all Central Universities. | 14 | definition | 1.000 | CU- Chayan is a unified recruitment portal dedicated specifically for Central Universities. | 284 | page=284,block=8 | 0.850 | valid |
| What was the purpose of the University Grants Commission when it was established? | to oversee and uphold university education standards | The Genesis of the University Grants Commission The odyssey of higher education in India is a saga of progressive evolution, mirroring the nation’s rich cultural tapestry. The University Grants Commission (UGC), conceived in the early 20th century, was established to oversee and uphold university education standards. The first attempt to formulate a national system of education in India came in 1944, with the report of the Central Advisory Board of Education on Post War Educational Development in India. It recommended the formation of a University Grants Committee, which was formed in 1945 to oversee the work of the three Central Universities of Aligarh, Banaras and Delhi. In 1947, the Committee was entrusted with the responsibility of dealing with all the then existing Universities. | 265 | definition | 1.000 | The University Grants Commission (UGC), conceived in the early 20th century, was established to oversee and uphold university education standards. | 2 | page=2,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| Who can be selected as the Chairman of the University Grants Commission? | persons who are not officers of the Central government or of any State government. | iii University Grants Commission Composition (1) The commission shall consist of- (i) a Chairman, (ii) a Vice-Chairman, and (iii) ten other members, to be appointed by the Central Government. (2) The Chairman shall be chosen from among persons who are not officers of the Central government or of any State government. | 236 | definition | 1.000 | (2) The Chairman shall be chosen from among persons who are not officers of the Central government or of any State government. | 5 | page=5,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
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