43 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from 5940779 Unesco 002, published by ugc.gov.in. The source is a 7-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include nari shakti puraskar, international women's day, national awards, guidelines, nominations, awards.gov.in, women's skill development, social empowerment. 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: 28 factual, 8 list, 7 summary. 15 of the 43 pairs (34.9%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 28 are factual or table-based questions. 97.67% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 43 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from a 7-page publication by ugc.gov.in. It focuses on the Nari Shakti Puraskar, a national award presented annually on International Women's Day to honor contributions toward women's empowerment. The dataset includes questions about eligibility, nomination processes, award criteria, and the roles of committees involved. Each answer is a verbatim excerpt from the source document, ensuring traceability to the original material.
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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 actions will the Ministry take to promote awareness of the awards? | writetoalltheStateGovernments,UnionTerritoryAdministlationqCentra] Ministries/Depaltrnentsforgivingwidepublicityfortheawardsandalsoforsending nominations through the desigp.ated portal | Applications received from 1st January onwards of the subsequent year shall be considered for awards to be given for that calendar year' The Ministry will alsowritetoalltheStateGovernments,UnionTerritoryAdministlationqCentra] Ministries/Depaltrnentsforgivingwidepublicityfortheawardsandalsoforsending nominations through the desigp.ated portal' Govemment may' at its discretion decide the cut-off clate for consideration o( nominations for awards for that Particulal yeal' 6.2TheinfornrationwillbesimultaneouslyplacedonMinistry,swebsiteandother socialmediaplafformsaswellasanyothermediumofcommunicationasmaybe decided, along with relevant details' -2- | 159 | summary | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/5940779_UNESCO_002.pdf | Applications received from 1st January onwards of the subsequent year shall be considered for awards to be given for that calendar year' The Ministry will alsowritetoalltheStateGovernments,UnionTerritoryAdministlationqCentra] Ministries/Depaltrnentsforgivingwidepublicityfortheawardsandalsoforsending nominations through the desigp.ated portal' Govemment may' at its discretion decide the cut-off clate for consideration o( nominations for awards for that Particulal yeal' 6.2TheinfornrationwillbesimultaneouslyplacedonMinistry,swebsiteandother | 4 | page=4,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What discretion does the Selection Committee have regarding nominations for the Awards? | consider individuals/ institutions/ organizations other than those who have got nominated/ recommended before the last date of receipt of nominations/ recommendations | (i) Hon'ble Minister for Women and Chairperson, ex-of fi cio (i0 Hon'ble Minister of State for Women and Child Development Member, ex-officio (iii) Secletary, Ministry of Women & Chil Development d Member, ex-officio (i") Special or Additional Se,:retary, Ministry of Women & Child DeveloPment Member, ex-officio (") Secretary or his nominee from of Rural DeveloPment Ministry Mernber, ex-officio ("i) Five National level eminent NGOs/Individuals/ Institutions Co-opted members (vii) Joint Secretary (Women Awards), Member-Secretary g. The Selection Committee may at its discretion also consider individuals/ institutions/ organizations other than those who have got nominated/ recommended before the last date of receipt of nominations/ recommendations' | 587 | summary | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/5940779_UNESCO_002.pdf | The Selection Committee may at its discretion also consider individuals/ institutions/ organizations other than those who have got nominated/ recommended before the last date of receipt of nominations/ recommendations' | ||||
| What does the Nari Shakti Puraskars aim to strengthen? | their position in the society | 2.-t In the past few years, there have been concerted efforts by the Govemment to recognize and encourage women to participate in aII spheres and issues related to womenhavegainedutnrrostimPoltanceandfoctrsedattention',,NariShaktiPuraskars,. shall showcase the Government's commitrnent towards women with the aim of strengthening their position in the society' | 330 | summary | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/5940779_UNESCO_002.pdf | shall showcase the Government's commitrnent towards women with the aim of strengthening their position in the society' | 2 | page=2,block=9 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the Screening Committee do with the nominations for the Awards? | to scrutinize and short list the nominations received for the Awards | 8. A Screening Committee shall be constituted by the Ministry of women and child Development to scrutinize and short list the nominations received for the Awards considering the achievements of the applyng/ recommended individuals and institutions. | 93 | summary | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/5940779_UNESCO_002.pdf | A Screening Committee shall be constituted by the Ministry of women and child Development to scrutinize and short list the nominations received for the Awards considering the achievements of the applyng/ recommended individuals and institutions. | 5 | page=5,block=9 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the goal of the Nari Shakti Puraskars? | showcase the Government's commitrnent towards women with the aim of strengthening their position in the society' | 2.-t In the past few years, there have been concerted efforts by the Govemment to recognize and encourage women to participate in aII spheres and issues related to womenhavegainedutnrrostimPoltanceandfoctrsedattention',,NariShaktiPuraskars,. shall showcase the Government's commitrnent towards women with the aim of strengthening their position in the society' | 248 | summary | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/5940779_UNESCO_002.pdf | shall showcase the Government's commitrnent towards women with the aim of strengthening their position in the society' | 2 | page=2,block=9 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the role of the Screening Committee formed by the Ministry of Women and Child Development? | to scrutinize and short list the nominations received for the Awards considering the achievements of the applyng/ recommended individuals and institutions. | 8. A Screening Committee shall be constituted by the Ministry of women and child Development to scrutinize and short list the nominations received for the Awards considering the achievements of the applyng/ recommended individuals and institutions. | 93 | summary | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/5940779_UNESCO_002.pdf | A Screening Committee shall be constituted by the Ministry of women and child Development to scrutinize and short list the nominations received for the Awards considering the achievements of the applyng/ recommended individuals and institutions. | 5 | page=5,block=9 | 0.700 | valid |
| Who are the Nari Shakti Puraskars intended to honor? | women for the nation and recognize their contributions to the society | F.No. WD/IC'27 / 7 / 2078-WD/IC (e-s8090) Government of lndia Mi"istry of Women and Child Development Guidelines for 'Nari Shakti Puraskars" - National Award for Women International Women's Day is celebrated every yeal on 8th March' The Ministry of Women & Child Development celebrates this day to acknowledge the achievements of women for the nation and recognize their contributions to the society' Therefore, it has been decided by the Ministry to confer 'Nari Shakti Puragkars,everyyeartoindividualsandinstitutionsinrecognitionoftheirservice towardsthecauseofwomenempowerment,especiallyvulnerableandmarginalized women. | 330 | summary | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/5940779_UNESCO_002.pdf | WD/IC'27 / 7 / 2078-WD/IC (e-s8090) Government of lndia Mi"istry of Women and Child Development Guidelines for 'Nari Shakti Puraskars" - National Award for Women International Women's Day is celebrated every yeal on 8th March' The Ministry of Women & Child Development celebrates this day to acknowledge the achievements of women for the nation and recognize their contributions to the society' Therefore, it has been decided by the Ministry to confer 'Nari Shakti Puragkars,everyyeartoindividualsandinstitutionsinrecognitionoftheirservice | ||||
| What channels are recommended for universities and colleges to promote the Nari Shakti Puraskar? | their websites and Social Media handles | ".*ia*"a r* trre Nari shakti Puraskar, for the year zozr to be presented on 8th March, zozz. All the nominations are to be forwarded in the format and manner specified in attached guidelines. AII the universities and their mnstituent/affiIiated colleges are requested to give wide publicity to the awards through their websites and Social Media handles' With kind regards, Yours ( Jain) Encl : As above The Vice-Chancellors of all Universities The Principals of all Colleges il?-firn Efirq fr. wfteT *< | 313 | list | 0.820 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/5940779_UNESCO_002.pdf | AII the universities and their mnstituent/affiIiated colleges are requested to give wide publicity to the awards through their websites and Social Media handles' With kind regards, Yours ( Jain) Encl : As above The Vice-Chancellors of all Universities The Principals of all Colleges il?-firn Efirq fr. | 1 | page=1,block=12 | 0.700 | valid |
| What kinds of actions can result in the revocation of an award? | anti-nationa.l, anti-social, unethical, immoral, illegal activities including indulging in crime aSainst women, economic offences etc. | 11 Recall of Awards If subsequent to the presentation of awards, it is for:nd that false declaration has been made by the applicant in the application to claim the award or the conduct of an awardee is found to be unbecomin gby way of any anti-nationa.l, anti-social, unethical, immoral, illegal activities including indulging in crime aSainst women, economic offences etc. or conviction by a court of law, the Ministry leserves the right to withdraw the awards and in such event the name of the awardee shall be deleted hom the list of awardees and they would be required to refund the award money to consolidated Fund of India in such manner, as may be prescribed' | 239 | list | 0.820 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/5940779_UNESCO_002.pdf | 11 Recall of Awards If subsequent to the presentation of awards, it is for:nd that false declaration has been made by the applicant in the application to claim the award or the conduct of an awardee is found to be unbecomin gby way of any anti-nationa.l, anti-social, unethical, immoral, illegal activities including indulging in crime aSainst women, economic offences etc. or conviction by a court of law, the Ministry leserves the right to withdraw the awards and in such event the name of the awardee shall be deleted hom the list of awardees and they would be required to refund the award money | ||||
| What non-traditional sectors are mentioned for promoting women's participation for the Nari Shakti Puraskar? | science and technology, sports, art, culture | exceptional circumstances, to - individuals/ groups ,/ instihrtions / NGos' etc' in the areas of: economic and social empowerment of women or pertaining to this theme oI incidental thereto. The Nari Shakti Puruskar may be awarded to individuals/ groups/ N@s/ irBtitutions etc. who encouraged women to participate in decision making roles; encouraged women's skill development in traditional and non-traditional sectors; facilitated basic amenities for rural womm; Plomoted women in non-haditional sectors iike science and technology, sports, art, culture, concretely and significantly towalds safety and security, health and wellness, education, skill development, life skills, respect and dignitY of women etc. 4-6 An award may also be given to a state or union Territory, which has appreciably improved Child Sex Ratio (CSR). | 510 | list | 0.820 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/5940779_UNESCO_002.pdf | who encouraged women to participate in decision making roles; encouraged women's skill development in traditional and non-traditional sectors; facilitated basic amenities for rural womm; Plomoted women in non-haditional sectors iike science and technology, sports, art, culture, concretely and significantly towalds safety and security, health and wellness, education, skill development, life skills, respect and dignitY of women etc. |
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