971 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Inner Pages Annual Report new 02.06.2021.cdr, published by shipmin.gov.in. The source is a 196-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include national waterways act, 2016, national waterway-1, jal marg vikas project, kaladan multimodal transit transport project, national inland navigation institute (nini), tourism, over dimensional cargo (odc), floating terminals. 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: 585 factual, 175 list, 89 relationship, 67 summary, 35 definition, 15 table, 5 comparison. 371 of the 971 pairs (38.2%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 600 are factual or table-based questions. 94.23% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 971 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from the 'Inner Pages Annual Report new 02.06.2021.cdr,' published by shipmin.gov.in. The questions cover topics such as inland waterways, infrastructure projects, and environmental considerations. Each answer is a verbatim excerpt from the source document, ensuring traceability to the original text. The dataset includes various question types, such as factual, list, and relationship-based queries, and provides detailed metadata for validation purposes.
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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 the purpose of a hydrographic survey? | the science of measurement and descriptions of features which affect navigation, marine construction, dredging, submerged wrecks and other feature demarcation and related activities | This information is vital to navigating the ocean and our nation's waterways Hydrographic survey is a pre-requisite for studies of waterway development and for safety of navigation. Hydrographic survey is the science of measurement and descriptions of features which affect navigation, marine construction, dredging, submerged wrecks and other feature demarcation and related activities. Hydrographic survey is the back-bone activity in decision making, whether it is related to planning and execution of developmental & maintenance activities, providing information to mariners/ users, publication of nautical charts etc. | 205 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Annual%20Report%20English%20for%202019-20.pdf | Hydrographic survey is the science of measurement and descriptions of features which affect navigation, marine construction, dredging, submerged wrecks and other feature demarcation and related activities. | 32 | page=32,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the FACT PD (Petrochemical Division) jetty? | used exclusively for transporting LAG, whereas the FACT Ammonia Jetty (Willington island) is used for transporting LAG, Phosphoric Acid, Rock Phosphate and Sulphur | The Q10-berth at Cochin Port is used to transport Phosphoric Acid, Rock Phosphate and Sulphur to multiple destinations. FACT PD (Petrochemical Division) jetty is used exclusively for transporting LAG, whereas the FACT Ammonia Jetty (Willington island) is used for transporting LAG, Phosphoric Acid, Rock Phosphate and Sulphur. Rock Phosphate Sulphur | 162 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Annual%20Report%20English%20for%202019-20.pdf | FACT PD (Petrochemical Division) jetty is used exclusively for transporting LAG, whereas the FACT Ammonia Jetty (Willington island) is used for transporting LAG, Phosphoric Acid, Rock Phosphate and Sulphur. | 73 | page=73,block=43 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the Revdanda Salav jetty? | used as both loading and unloading jetty, whereas Sanegaon was used for unloading only | Dighi had limited traffic loaded from it in FY-19, however in FY-20 it was used only as an unloading jetty. Revdanda Salav jetty is used as both loading and unloading jetty, whereas Sanegaon was used for unloading only. Revdanda Salav jetty, Jaigad, and Dighi have seen a decrease in traffic handled over the same period in the past year. | 132 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Annual%20Report%20English%20for%202019-20.pdf | Revdanda Salav jetty is used as both loading and unloading jetty, whereas Sanegaon was used for unloading only. | 77 | page=77,block=4 | 0.850 | valid |
| How are fixed assets initially assessed in terms of cost? | at cost of acquisition or construction which shall also include any cost directly attributable to bringing | Amount equivalent to depreciation on fixed assets which are purchased out of grants. a. Any fixed asset, including property, Plant and Equipment shall be assessed initially at cost of acquisition or construction which shall also include any cost directly attributable to bringing 1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements: c. Book value of fixed assets, which is sold/written off during the year and the assets have been purchased earlier out of grant. a. Any Grants received from Government (s) for acquiring assets, development and maintenance of infrastructure facility | 173 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Annual%20Report%20English%20for%202019-20.pdf | Any fixed asset, including property, Plant and Equipment shall be assessed initially at cost of acquisition or construction which shall also include any cost directly attributable to bringing 1. | 139 | page=139,block=10 | 0.700 | valid |
| What assurance is the audit intended to provide about the financial statements? | reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatements | We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of Inland Waterways Authority of India (Authority) as at 31 March 2020 and the Income and Expenditure Account/Receipt & Payment Account for the year ended on that date under Section 23 of the Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985 (IWAI Act 1985) and Rule 28(3) of the Inland Waterways Authority of India Rules, 1986 (IWAI Rules 1986). These financial statements are the responsibility of the Authority's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We have conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in India. These standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatements. | 725 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Annual%20Report%20English%20for%202019-20.pdf | These standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatements. | ||||
| What do hydrographic surveyors analyze to understand the physical features of water bodies? | study these bodies of water to see what the "floor" looks like | Phase – II works b) Wreck removal from Sittwe Port Basin area: - Wrecks removal work from Sittwe Port Basin area is completed. IWAI in its role of PDC maintained regular coordination with all relevant stake holders like MEA, Embassy of India – Yangon, Ministry of Shipping, Ministry of DoNER, Govt. of Myanmar, Contractors and Consultants for implementation of the project. 13. HYDROGRAPHY SURVEY ACTIVITIES Hydrography is the science that measures and describes the physical features of the navigable portion of the Earth's surface and adjoining coastal areas. Hydrographic surveyors study these bodies of water to see what the "floor" looks like. Hydrographic surveys to measure the depth and bottomconfiguration of water bodies. That data is used to update nautical charts and develop hydrographic models. | 585 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Annual%20Report%20English%20for%202019-20.pdf | Hydrographic surveyors study these bodies of water to see what the "floor" looks like. | 32 | page=32,block=0 | ||
| What is a key criterion for the industry to decide on its preferred mode of transport? | end-to- end logistics cost through different modes of transport | In case of cross-border (India-Bangladesh) cruise services, co-ordination between various agencies viz. immigration, state govt and waterway authorities should improve to standardize processes to avoid inconvenience to passengers and improve infrastructure for immigration services at Hemnagar (Indo-Bangla Border on Sunderban Waterways). It was emphasized that berthing space for cruise vessels must be adequately created to encourage the investment in the sector • Developing LNG Network: M/s. JM Baxi expressed that Inland Waterways has an opportunity to become an integral part of LNG supply chains. It is suggested to setup LNG bunkering at MMTs & also use LNG enabled vessels. • Reduction of high first/ last mile transport cost (On NW-1, IBP route and NW-2): The end-to- end logistics cost through different modes of transport is a key criterion for industry to decide on its preferred mode. | 770 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Annual%20Report%20English%20for%202019-20.pdf | • Reduction of high first/ last mile transport cost (On NW-1, IBP route and NW-2): The end-to- end logistics cost through different modes of transport is a key criterion for industry to decide on its preferred mode. | ||||
| What is the only land route access to the North Eastern states of India from within the country? | the Chicken neck corridor (Siliguri corridor) | Although the IBP route is predominantly used for movement of goods from India to Bangladesh, the route is also used for movement of domestic transit traffic to/ from North East region. North Eastern states of India are surrounded by Bangladesh, Myanmar, Bhutan and China and the only land route access to these states from within India is through the Chicken neck corridor (Siliguri corridor), which passes through hilly terrain with steep roads and multiple circuitous bends. Transportation to/ from the region is through railways and road and there is increasing pressure on the corridor owing to the increase in growth and developmental activities in the North East. Every year during monsoon season, the corridor faces instances of closure and inordinate waiting of trucks resulting in delays. | 347 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Annual%20Report%20English%20for%202019-20.pdf | North Eastern states of India are surrounded by Bangladesh, Myanmar, Bhutan and China and the only land route access to these states from within India is through the Chicken neck corridor (Siliguri corridor), which passes through hilly terrain with steep roads and multiple circuitous bends. | ||||
| What is the purpose of the FOCAL portal developed by IWAI? | to connect cargo owners interested in moving their cargo using the IWT mode and vessel operators who are operating vessels on National Waterways (NWs) | Appointment of O&M operators will bring in necessary operations and marketing experience and contribute to increasing traffic on the IWT mode. To enhance the utilization of NWs for transportation of cargo and passengers, IWAI is pursuing multiple initiatives in consultation with different stakeholders. These initiatives are briefly summarized as follows. 4. Development of portals FOCAL and LAD: A dedicated portal named FOCAL (Forum of Cargo Owners and Logistics Operators) was developed by IWAI to connect cargo owners interested in moving their cargo using the IWT mode and vessel operators who are operating vessels on National Waterways (NWs). The portal allows registered users to share their transportation requirement and positioning of vessels on different NWs. | 499 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Annual%20Report%20English%20for%202019-20.pdf | Development of portals FOCAL and LAD: A dedicated portal named FOCAL (Forum of Cargo Owners and Logistics Operators) was developed by IWAI to connect cargo owners interested in moving their cargo using the IWT mode and vessel operators who are operating vessels on National Waterways (NWs). | ||||
| What is the purpose of the Inland Water Transit and Trade Protocol between India and Bangladesh? | under which vessels of either country can travel through specified river routes of each country | The matter has been pursued by the authority with the higher officer of the department and at present it is pending with DCIT, Ghaziabad at present. (ii) ACIT, Noida also imposed penalty in the fresh assessment order of November, 2010 and raised a demand of Rs.11.80 crore, the same has been collected by the I. T. department. The amount collected by Income Tax department was charged to Grant received in that particular financial year. (iii) The authority registered under section 12 A with effect from 01.04.1998 and exempted under section 10 (23 c) (iv) and (v) of Income Tax act, 1961. 31. Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route (IBP) (i) There is a Protocol agreement called Inland Water Transit and Trade Protocol between India and Bangladesh under which vessels of either country can travel through specified river routes of each country. | 742 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Annual%20Report%20English%20for%202019-20.pdf | Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route (IBP) (i) There is a Protocol agreement called Inland Water Transit and Trade Protocol between India and Bangladesh under which vessels of either country can travel through specified river routes of each country. |
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