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gem-squad_v2-train-17000
5725cd18ec44d21400f3d5cf
Israel
Israel has one of the highest ratios of defense spending to GDP of all developed countries, only topped by Oman and Saudi Arabia. In 1984, for example, the country spent 24% of its GDP on defense. By 2006, that figure had dropped to 7.3%. Israel is one of the world's largest arms exporters, and was ranked fourth in the world for weapons exports in 2007. The majority of Israel's arms exports are unreported for security reasons. Since 1967, the United States has been a particularly notable foreign contributor of military aid to Israel: the US is expected to provide the country with $3.15 billion per year from 2013 to 2018. Israel is consistently rated low in the Global Peace Index, ranking 148th out of 162 nations for peacefulness in 2015.
What two countries have a higher defense spending to GDP ratio than Israel?
What two countries have a higher defense spending to GDP ratio than Israel?
[ "What two countries have a higher defense spending to GDP ratio than Israel?" ]
{ "text": [ "Oman and Saudi Arabia" ], "answer_start": [ 107 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17001
5725cd18ec44d21400f3d5d0
Israel
Israel has one of the highest ratios of defense spending to GDP of all developed countries, only topped by Oman and Saudi Arabia. In 1984, for example, the country spent 24% of its GDP on defense. By 2006, that figure had dropped to 7.3%. Israel is one of the world's largest arms exporters, and was ranked fourth in the world for weapons exports in 2007. The majority of Israel's arms exports are unreported for security reasons. Since 1967, the United States has been a particularly notable foreign contributor of military aid to Israel: the US is expected to provide the country with $3.15 billion per year from 2013 to 2018. Israel is consistently rated low in the Global Peace Index, ranking 148th out of 162 nations for peacefulness in 2015.
What percentage of it's GDP was spent on defense in 1984?
What percentage of it's GDP was spent on defense in 1984?
[ "What percentage of it's GDP was spent on defense in 1984?" ]
{ "text": [ "24%" ], "answer_start": [ 170 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17002
5725cd18ec44d21400f3d5d1
Israel
Israel has one of the highest ratios of defense spending to GDP of all developed countries, only topped by Oman and Saudi Arabia. In 1984, for example, the country spent 24% of its GDP on defense. By 2006, that figure had dropped to 7.3%. Israel is one of the world's largest arms exporters, and was ranked fourth in the world for weapons exports in 2007. The majority of Israel's arms exports are unreported for security reasons. Since 1967, the United States has been a particularly notable foreign contributor of military aid to Israel: the US is expected to provide the country with $3.15 billion per year from 2013 to 2018. Israel is consistently rated low in the Global Peace Index, ranking 148th out of 162 nations for peacefulness in 2015.
What was Israel's Global Peace Index rank in 2015?
What was Israel's Global Peace Index rank in 2015?
[ "What was Israel's Global Peace Index rank in 2015?" ]
{ "text": [ "148th" ], "answer_start": [ 697 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17003
5725cd6a89a1e219009abef6
Israel
Israel is considered the most advanced country in Southwest Asia and the Middle East in economic and industrial development. Israel's quality university education and the establishment of a highly motivated and educated populace is largely responsible for spurring the country's high technology boom and rapid economic development. In 2010, it joined the OECD. The country is ranked 3rd in the region and 38th worldwide on the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Index as well as in the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report. It has the second-largest number of startup companies in the world (after the United States) and the largest number of NASDAQ-listed companies outside North America.
Who is considered the most advanced country in Southwest Asia?
Who is considered the most advanced country in Southwest Asia?
[ "Who is considered the most advanced country in Southwest Asia?" ]
{ "text": [ "Israel" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17004
5725cd6a89a1e219009abef7
Israel
Israel is considered the most advanced country in Southwest Asia and the Middle East in economic and industrial development. Israel's quality university education and the establishment of a highly motivated and educated populace is largely responsible for spurring the country's high technology boom and rapid economic development. In 2010, it joined the OECD. The country is ranked 3rd in the region and 38th worldwide on the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Index as well as in the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report. It has the second-largest number of startup companies in the world (after the United States) and the largest number of NASDAQ-listed companies outside North America.
When did Israel join the OECD?
When did Israel join the OECD?
[ "When did Israel join the OECD?" ]
{ "text": [ "2010" ], "answer_start": [ 335 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17005
5725cd6a89a1e219009abef8
Israel
Israel is considered the most advanced country in Southwest Asia and the Middle East in economic and industrial development. Israel's quality university education and the establishment of a highly motivated and educated populace is largely responsible for spurring the country's high technology boom and rapid economic development. In 2010, it joined the OECD. The country is ranked 3rd in the region and 38th worldwide on the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Index as well as in the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report. It has the second-largest number of startup companies in the world (after the United States) and the largest number of NASDAQ-listed companies outside North America.
Where does Israel rank in number of startup companies in the world?
Where does Israel rank in number of startup companies in the world?
[ "Where does Israel rank in number of startup companies in the world?" ]
{ "text": [ "second" ], "answer_start": [ 552 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17006
5725cdb989a1e219009abefc
Israel
Despite limited natural resources, intensive development of the agricultural and industrial sectors over the past decades has made Israel largely self-sufficient in food production, apart from grains and beef. Imports to Israel, totaling $77.59 billion in 2012, include raw materials, military equipment, investment goods, rough diamonds, fuels, grain, consumer goods. Leading exports include electronics, software, computerized systems, communications technology, medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, fruits, chemicals, military technology, and cut diamonds; in 2012, Israeli exports reached $64.74 billion.
Imports to Israel totaled what in 2012?
Imports to Israel totaled what in 2012?
[ "Imports to Israel totaled what in 2012?" ]
{ "text": [ "$77.59 billion" ], "answer_start": [ 238 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17007
5725cdb989a1e219009abefd
Israel
Despite limited natural resources, intensive development of the agricultural and industrial sectors over the past decades has made Israel largely self-sufficient in food production, apart from grains and beef. Imports to Israel, totaling $77.59 billion in 2012, include raw materials, military equipment, investment goods, rough diamonds, fuels, grain, consumer goods. Leading exports include electronics, software, computerized systems, communications technology, medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, fruits, chemicals, military technology, and cut diamonds; in 2012, Israeli exports reached $64.74 billion.
Israeli exports reached what in 2012?
Israeli exports reached what in 2012?
[ "Israeli exports reached what in 2012?" ]
{ "text": [ "$64.74 billion" ], "answer_start": [ 592 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17008
5725cdb989a1e219009abefe
Israel
Despite limited natural resources, intensive development of the agricultural and industrial sectors over the past decades has made Israel largely self-sufficient in food production, apart from grains and beef. Imports to Israel, totaling $77.59 billion in 2012, include raw materials, military equipment, investment goods, rough diamonds, fuels, grain, consumer goods. Leading exports include electronics, software, computerized systems, communications technology, medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, fruits, chemicals, military technology, and cut diamonds; in 2012, Israeli exports reached $64.74 billion.
What are the leading exports in Israel?
What are the leading exports in Israel?
[ "What are the leading exports in Israel?" ]
{ "text": [ "electronics, software, computerized systems" ], "answer_start": [ 393 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17009
5725ce0a38643c19005acd47
Israel
Israel is a leading country in the development of solar energy. Israel is a global leader in water conservation and geothermal energy, and its development of cutting-edge technologies in software, communications and the life sciences have evoked comparisons with Silicon Valley. According to the OECD, Israel is also ranked 1st in the world in expenditure on Research and Development (R&D) as a percentage of GDP. Intel and Microsoft built their first overseas research and development centers in Israel, and other high-tech multi-national corporations, such as IBM, Google, Apple, HP, Cisco Systems, and Motorola, have opened R&D facilities in the country.
Israel is a leading country of what development?
Israel is a leading country of what development?
[ "Israel is a leading country of what development?" ]
{ "text": [ "solar energy" ], "answer_start": [ 50 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17010
5725ce0a38643c19005acd48
Israel
Israel is a leading country in the development of solar energy. Israel is a global leader in water conservation and geothermal energy, and its development of cutting-edge technologies in software, communications and the life sciences have evoked comparisons with Silicon Valley. According to the OECD, Israel is also ranked 1st in the world in expenditure on Research and Development (R&D) as a percentage of GDP. Intel and Microsoft built their first overseas research and development centers in Israel, and other high-tech multi-national corporations, such as IBM, Google, Apple, HP, Cisco Systems, and Motorola, have opened R&D facilities in the country.
Israel is ranked 1st in the world in what?
Israel is ranked 1st in the world in what?
[ "Israel is ranked 1st in the world in what?" ]
{ "text": [ "expenditure on Research and Development" ], "answer_start": [ 344 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17011
5725ce0a38643c19005acd49
Israel
Israel is a leading country in the development of solar energy. Israel is a global leader in water conservation and geothermal energy, and its development of cutting-edge technologies in software, communications and the life sciences have evoked comparisons with Silicon Valley. According to the OECD, Israel is also ranked 1st in the world in expenditure on Research and Development (R&D) as a percentage of GDP. Intel and Microsoft built their first overseas research and development centers in Israel, and other high-tech multi-national corporations, such as IBM, Google, Apple, HP, Cisco Systems, and Motorola, have opened R&D facilities in the country.
What companies built their first overseas research and development centers in Israel?
What companies built their first overseas research and development centers in Israel?
[ "What companies built their first overseas research and development centers in Israel?" ]
{ "text": [ "Intel and Microsoft" ], "answer_start": [ 414 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17012
5725ce66ec44d21400f3d5df
Israel
In July 2007, American business magnate and investor Warren Buffett's holding company Berkshire Hathaway bought an Israeli company, Iscar, its first non-U.S. acquisition, for $4 billion. Since the 1970s, Israel has received military aid from the United States, as well as economic assistance in the form of loan guarantees, which now account for roughly half of Israel's external debt. Israel has one of the lowest external debts in the developed world, and is a net lender in terms of net external debt (the total value of assets vs. liabilities in debt instruments owed abroad), which in December 2015[update] stood at a surplus of US$118 billion.
What investor bought Iscar?
What investor bought Iscar?
[ "What investor bought Iscar?" ]
{ "text": [ "Warren Buffett" ], "answer_start": [ 53 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17013
5725ce66ec44d21400f3d5e0
Israel
In July 2007, American business magnate and investor Warren Buffett's holding company Berkshire Hathaway bought an Israeli company, Iscar, its first non-U.S. acquisition, for $4 billion. Since the 1970s, Israel has received military aid from the United States, as well as economic assistance in the form of loan guarantees, which now account for roughly half of Israel's external debt. Israel has one of the lowest external debts in the developed world, and is a net lender in terms of net external debt (the total value of assets vs. liabilities in debt instruments owed abroad), which in December 2015[update] stood at a surplus of US$118 billion.
When did United States begin to provide foreign aid to Israel?
When did United States begin to provide foreign aid to Israel?
[ "When did United States begin to provide foreign aid to Israel?" ]
{ "text": [ "1970s" ], "answer_start": [ 197 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17014
5725ce66ec44d21400f3d5e1
Israel
In July 2007, American business magnate and investor Warren Buffett's holding company Berkshire Hathaway bought an Israeli company, Iscar, its first non-U.S. acquisition, for $4 billion. Since the 1970s, Israel has received military aid from the United States, as well as economic assistance in the form of loan guarantees, which now account for roughly half of Israel's external debt. Israel has one of the lowest external debts in the developed world, and is a net lender in terms of net external debt (the total value of assets vs. liabilities in debt instruments owed abroad), which in December 2015[update] stood at a surplus of US$118 billion.
What was Israel's debt surplus in December 2015?
What was Israel's debt surplus in December 2015?
[ "What was Israel's debt surplus in December 2015?" ]
{ "text": [ "US$118 billion" ], "answer_start": [ 634 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17015
5725ced6271a42140099d213
Israel
Days of working time in Israel are Sunday through Thursday (for a five-day workweek), or Friday (for a six-day workweek). In observance of Shabbat, in places where Friday is a work day and the majority of population is Jewish, Friday is a "short day", usually lasting till 14:00 in the winter, or 16:00 in the summer. Several proposals have been raised to adjust the work week with the majority of the world, and make Sunday a non-working day, while extending working time of other days or replacing Friday with Sunday as a work day.
What are the days of working in Israel?
What are the days of working in Israel?
[ "What are the days of working in Israel?" ]
{ "text": [ "Sunday through Thursday" ], "answer_start": [ 35 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17016
5725ced6271a42140099d214
Israel
Days of working time in Israel are Sunday through Thursday (for a five-day workweek), or Friday (for a six-day workweek). In observance of Shabbat, in places where Friday is a work day and the majority of population is Jewish, Friday is a "short day", usually lasting till 14:00 in the winter, or 16:00 in the summer. Several proposals have been raised to adjust the work week with the majority of the world, and make Sunday a non-working day, while extending working time of other days or replacing Friday with Sunday as a work day.
Friday is considered what?
Friday is considered what?
[ "Friday is considered what?" ]
{ "text": [ "short day" ], "answer_start": [ 240 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17017
5725ced6271a42140099d215
Israel
Days of working time in Israel are Sunday through Thursday (for a five-day workweek), or Friday (for a six-day workweek). In observance of Shabbat, in places where Friday is a work day and the majority of population is Jewish, Friday is a "short day", usually lasting till 14:00 in the winter, or 16:00 in the summer. Several proposals have been raised to adjust the work week with the majority of the world, and make Sunday a non-working day, while extending working time of other days or replacing Friday with Sunday as a work day.
Several proposals have been raised to do what?
Several proposals have been raised to do what?
[ "Several proposals have been raised to do what?" ]
{ "text": [ "make Sunday a non-working day" ], "answer_start": [ 413 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17018
5725cf22271a42140099d219
Israel
Israeli universities are among 100 top world universities in mathematics (Hebrew University, TAU and Technion), physics (TAU, Hebrew University and Weizmann Institute of Science), chemistry (Technion and Weizmann Institute of Science), computer science (Weizmann Institute of Science, Technion, Hebrew University, TAU and BIU) and economics (Hebrew University and TAU). Israel has produced six Nobel Prize-winning scientists since 2002 and has been frequently ranked as one of the countries with the highest ratios of scientific papers per capita in the world. Israel has led the world in stem-cell research papers per capita since 2000.
Israeli universities rank where in mathematics?
Israeli universities rank where in mathematics?
[ "Israeli universities rank where in mathematics?" ]
{ "text": [ "100" ], "answer_start": [ 31 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17019
5725cf22271a42140099d21a
Israel
Israeli universities are among 100 top world universities in mathematics (Hebrew University, TAU and Technion), physics (TAU, Hebrew University and Weizmann Institute of Science), chemistry (Technion and Weizmann Institute of Science), computer science (Weizmann Institute of Science, Technion, Hebrew University, TAU and BIU) and economics (Hebrew University and TAU). Israel has produced six Nobel Prize-winning scientists since 2002 and has been frequently ranked as one of the countries with the highest ratios of scientific papers per capita in the world. Israel has led the world in stem-cell research papers per capita since 2000.
How many Nobel Prize-winning scientists has Israel produced?
How many Nobel Prize-winning scientists has Israel produced?
[ "How many Nobel Prize-winning scientists has Israel produced?" ]
{ "text": [ "six" ], "answer_start": [ 390 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17020
5725cf22271a42140099d21b
Israel
Israeli universities are among 100 top world universities in mathematics (Hebrew University, TAU and Technion), physics (TAU, Hebrew University and Weizmann Institute of Science), chemistry (Technion and Weizmann Institute of Science), computer science (Weizmann Institute of Science, Technion, Hebrew University, TAU and BIU) and economics (Hebrew University and TAU). Israel has produced six Nobel Prize-winning scientists since 2002 and has been frequently ranked as one of the countries with the highest ratios of scientific papers per capita in the world. Israel has led the world in stem-cell research papers per capita since 2000.
Israel leads the world in what research papers per capita?
Israel leads the world in what research papers per capita?
[ "Israel leads the world in what research papers per capita?" ]
{ "text": [ "stem-cell research" ], "answer_start": [ 589 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17021
5725cf7938643c19005acd6b
Israel
Israel is one of the world's technological leaders in water technology. In 2011, its water technology industry was worth around $2 billion a year with annual exports of products and services in the tens of millions of dollars. The ongoing shortage of water in the country has spurred innovation in water conservation techniques, and a substantial agricultural modernization, drip irrigation, was invented in Israel. Israel is also at the technological forefront of desalination and water recycling. The Ashkelon seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) plant, the largest in the world, was voted 'Desalination Plant of the Year' in the Global Water Awards in 2006. Israel hosts an annual Water Technology Exhibition and Conference (WaTec) that attracts thousands of people from across the world. By 2014, Israel's desalination programs provided roughly 35% of Israel's drinking water and it is expected to supply 40% by 2015 and 70% by 2050. As of May 29, 2015 more than 50 percent of the water for Israeli households, agriculture and industry is artificially produced. As a result of innovations in reverse osmosis technology, Israel is set to become a net exporter of water in the coming years.
How much is Israel's water technology industry worth?
How much is Israel's water technology industry worth?
[ "How much is Israel's water technology industry worth?" ]
{ "text": [ "$2 billion a year" ], "answer_start": [ 128 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17022
5725cf7938643c19005acd6c
Israel
Israel is one of the world's technological leaders in water technology. In 2011, its water technology industry was worth around $2 billion a year with annual exports of products and services in the tens of millions of dollars. The ongoing shortage of water in the country has spurred innovation in water conservation techniques, and a substantial agricultural modernization, drip irrigation, was invented in Israel. Israel is also at the technological forefront of desalination and water recycling. The Ashkelon seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) plant, the largest in the world, was voted 'Desalination Plant of the Year' in the Global Water Awards in 2006. Israel hosts an annual Water Technology Exhibition and Conference (WaTec) that attracts thousands of people from across the world. By 2014, Israel's desalination programs provided roughly 35% of Israel's drinking water and it is expected to supply 40% by 2015 and 70% by 2050. As of May 29, 2015 more than 50 percent of the water for Israeli households, agriculture and industry is artificially produced. As a result of innovations in reverse osmosis technology, Israel is set to become a net exporter of water in the coming years.
What's the largest desalination plant in the world?
What's the largest desalination plant in the world?
[ "What's the largest desalination plant in the world?" ]
{ "text": [ "The Ashkelon seawater reverse osmosis" ], "answer_start": [ 499 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17023
5725cf7938643c19005acd6d
Israel
Israel is one of the world's technological leaders in water technology. In 2011, its water technology industry was worth around $2 billion a year with annual exports of products and services in the tens of millions of dollars. The ongoing shortage of water in the country has spurred innovation in water conservation techniques, and a substantial agricultural modernization, drip irrigation, was invented in Israel. Israel is also at the technological forefront of desalination and water recycling. The Ashkelon seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) plant, the largest in the world, was voted 'Desalination Plant of the Year' in the Global Water Awards in 2006. Israel hosts an annual Water Technology Exhibition and Conference (WaTec) that attracts thousands of people from across the world. By 2014, Israel's desalination programs provided roughly 35% of Israel's drinking water and it is expected to supply 40% by 2015 and 70% by 2050. As of May 29, 2015 more than 50 percent of the water for Israeli households, agriculture and industry is artificially produced. As a result of innovations in reverse osmosis technology, Israel is set to become a net exporter of water in the coming years.
How much drinking water is produced by Israel's desalination programs?
How much drinking water is produced by Israel's desalination programs?
[ "How much drinking water is produced by Israel's desalination programs?" ]
{ "text": [ "35%" ], "answer_start": [ 844 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17024
5725cfb4271a42140099d21f
Israel
Israel has embraced solar energy; its engineers are on the cutting edge of solar energy technology and its solar companies work on projects around the world. Over 90% of Israeli homes use solar energy for hot water, the highest per capita in the world. According to government figures, the country saves 8% of its electricity consumption per year because of its solar energy use in heating. The high annual incident solar irradiance at its geographic latitude creates ideal conditions for what is an internationally renowned solar research and development industry in the Negev Desert. Israel had a modern electric car infrastructure involving a countrywide network of recharging stations to facilitate the charging and exchange of car batteries. It was thought that this would have lowered Israel's oil dependency and lowered the fuel costs of hundreds of Israel's motorists that use cars powered only by electric batteries. The Israeli model was being studied by several countries and being implemented in Denmark and Australia. However, Israel's trailblazing electric car company Better Place shut down in 2013.
How many homes in Israel use solar energy for hot water?
How many homes in Israel use solar energy for hot water?
[ "How many homes in Israel use solar energy for hot water?" ]
{ "text": [ "Over 90%" ], "answer_start": [ 158 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17025
5725cfb4271a42140099d220
Israel
Israel has embraced solar energy; its engineers are on the cutting edge of solar energy technology and its solar companies work on projects around the world. Over 90% of Israeli homes use solar energy for hot water, the highest per capita in the world. According to government figures, the country saves 8% of its electricity consumption per year because of its solar energy use in heating. The high annual incident solar irradiance at its geographic latitude creates ideal conditions for what is an internationally renowned solar research and development industry in the Negev Desert. Israel had a modern electric car infrastructure involving a countrywide network of recharging stations to facilitate the charging and exchange of car batteries. It was thought that this would have lowered Israel's oil dependency and lowered the fuel costs of hundreds of Israel's motorists that use cars powered only by electric batteries. The Israeli model was being studied by several countries and being implemented in Denmark and Australia. However, Israel's trailblazing electric car company Better Place shut down in 2013.
How much electricity does the country save per year?
How much electricity does the country save per year?
[ "How much electricity does the country save per year?" ]
{ "text": [ "8%" ], "answer_start": [ 304 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17026
5725cfb4271a42140099d221
Israel
Israel has embraced solar energy; its engineers are on the cutting edge of solar energy technology and its solar companies work on projects around the world. Over 90% of Israeli homes use solar energy for hot water, the highest per capita in the world. According to government figures, the country saves 8% of its electricity consumption per year because of its solar energy use in heating. The high annual incident solar irradiance at its geographic latitude creates ideal conditions for what is an internationally renowned solar research and development industry in the Negev Desert. Israel had a modern electric car infrastructure involving a countrywide network of recharging stations to facilitate the charging and exchange of car batteries. It was thought that this would have lowered Israel's oil dependency and lowered the fuel costs of hundreds of Israel's motorists that use cars powered only by electric batteries. The Israeli model was being studied by several countries and being implemented in Denmark and Australia. However, Israel's trailblazing electric car company Better Place shut down in 2013.
When did Better Place shut down?
When did Better Place shut down?
[ "When did Better Place shut down?" ]
{ "text": [ "2013" ], "answer_start": [ 1109 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17027
5725d003271a42140099d22f
Israel
The Israeli Space Agency coordinates all Israeli space research programs with scientific and commercial goals. In 2012 Israel was ranked ninth in the world by the Futron's Space Competitiveness Index. Israel is one of only seven countries that both build their own satellites and launch their own launchers. The Shavit is a space launch vehicle produced by Israel to launch small satellites into low earth orbit. It was first launched in 1988, making Israel the eighth nation to have a space launch capability. Shavit rockets are launched from the spaceport at the Palmachim Airbase by the Israeli Space Agency. Since 1988 Israel Aerospace Industries have indigenously designed and built at least 13 commercial, research and spy satellites. Some of Israel's satellites are ranked among the world's most advanced space systems. In 2003, Ilan Ramon became Israel's first astronaut, serving as payload specialist of STS-107, the fatal mission of the Space Shuttle Columbia.
What coordinates with all Israeli space research programs?
What coordinates with all Israeli space research programs?
[ "What coordinates with all Israeli space research programs?" ]
{ "text": [ "Israeli Space Agency" ], "answer_start": [ 4 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17028
5725d003271a42140099d230
Israel
The Israeli Space Agency coordinates all Israeli space research programs with scientific and commercial goals. In 2012 Israel was ranked ninth in the world by the Futron's Space Competitiveness Index. Israel is one of only seven countries that both build their own satellites and launch their own launchers. The Shavit is a space launch vehicle produced by Israel to launch small satellites into low earth orbit. It was first launched in 1988, making Israel the eighth nation to have a space launch capability. Shavit rockets are launched from the spaceport at the Palmachim Airbase by the Israeli Space Agency. Since 1988 Israel Aerospace Industries have indigenously designed and built at least 13 commercial, research and spy satellites. Some of Israel's satellites are ranked among the world's most advanced space systems. In 2003, Ilan Ramon became Israel's first astronaut, serving as payload specialist of STS-107, the fatal mission of the Space Shuttle Columbia.
Futron's Space Competitiveness Index ranked Israel what in 2012?
Futron's Space Competitiveness Index ranked Israel what in 2012?
[ "Futron's Space Competitiveness Index ranked Israel what in 2012?" ]
{ "text": [ "ninth in the world" ], "answer_start": [ 137 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17029
5725d003271a42140099d231
Israel
The Israeli Space Agency coordinates all Israeli space research programs with scientific and commercial goals. In 2012 Israel was ranked ninth in the world by the Futron's Space Competitiveness Index. Israel is one of only seven countries that both build their own satellites and launch their own launchers. The Shavit is a space launch vehicle produced by Israel to launch small satellites into low earth orbit. It was first launched in 1988, making Israel the eighth nation to have a space launch capability. Shavit rockets are launched from the spaceport at the Palmachim Airbase by the Israeli Space Agency. Since 1988 Israel Aerospace Industries have indigenously designed and built at least 13 commercial, research and spy satellites. Some of Israel's satellites are ranked among the world's most advanced space systems. In 2003, Ilan Ramon became Israel's first astronaut, serving as payload specialist of STS-107, the fatal mission of the Space Shuttle Columbia.
When did Israel launch it's first satellite?
When did Israel launch it's first satellite?
[ "When did Israel launch it's first satellite?" ]
{ "text": [ "1988" ], "answer_start": [ 438 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17030
5725d058ec44d21400f3d605
Israel
Israel has 18,096 kilometers (11,244 mi) of paved roads, and 2.4 million motor vehicles. The number of motor vehicles per 1,000 persons was 324, relatively low with respect to developed countries. Israel has 5,715 buses on scheduled routes, operated by several carriers, the largest of which is Egged, serving most of the country. Railways stretch across 949 kilometers (590 mi) and are operated solely by government-owned Israel Railways (All figures are for 2008). Following major investments beginning in the early to mid-1990s, the number of train passengers per year has grown from 2.5 million in 1990, to 35 million in 2008; railways are also used to transport 6.8 million tons of cargo, per year.
How many kilometers of paved roads does Israel have?
How many kilometers of paved roads does Israel have?
[ "How many kilometers of paved roads does Israel have?" ]
{ "text": [ "18,096" ], "answer_start": [ 11 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17031
5725d058ec44d21400f3d606
Israel
Israel has 18,096 kilometers (11,244 mi) of paved roads, and 2.4 million motor vehicles. The number of motor vehicles per 1,000 persons was 324, relatively low with respect to developed countries. Israel has 5,715 buses on scheduled routes, operated by several carriers, the largest of which is Egged, serving most of the country. Railways stretch across 949 kilometers (590 mi) and are operated solely by government-owned Israel Railways (All figures are for 2008). Following major investments beginning in the early to mid-1990s, the number of train passengers per year has grown from 2.5 million in 1990, to 35 million in 2008; railways are also used to transport 6.8 million tons of cargo, per year.
How many buses have scheduled routes in Israel?
How many buses have scheduled routes in Israel?
[ "How many buses have scheduled routes in Israel?" ]
{ "text": [ "5,715" ], "answer_start": [ 208 ] }
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5725d058ec44d21400f3d607
Israel
Israel has 18,096 kilometers (11,244 mi) of paved roads, and 2.4 million motor vehicles. The number of motor vehicles per 1,000 persons was 324, relatively low with respect to developed countries. Israel has 5,715 buses on scheduled routes, operated by several carriers, the largest of which is Egged, serving most of the country. Railways stretch across 949 kilometers (590 mi) and are operated solely by government-owned Israel Railways (All figures are for 2008). Following major investments beginning in the early to mid-1990s, the number of train passengers per year has grown from 2.5 million in 1990, to 35 million in 2008; railways are also used to transport 6.8 million tons of cargo, per year.
How much cargo do railways transport per year?
How much cargo do railways transport per year?
[ "How much cargo do railways transport per year?" ]
{ "text": [ "6.8 million tons" ], "answer_start": [ 667 ] }
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5725d09038643c19005acd85
Israel
Israel is served by two international airports, Ben Gurion International Airport, the country's main hub for international air travel near Tel Aviv-Yafo, Ovda Airport in the south, as well as several small domestic airports. Ben Gurion, Israel's largest airport, handled over 12.1 million passengers in 2010. On the Mediterranean coast, Haifa Port is the country's oldest and largest port, while Ashdod Port is one of the few deep water ports in the world built on the open sea. In addition to these, the smaller Port of Eilat is situated on the Red Sea, and is used mainly for trading with Far East countries.
What is the country's main hub for international air travel?
What is the country's main hub for international air travel?
[ "What is the country's main hub for international air travel?" ]
{ "text": [ "Ben Gurion International Airport" ], "answer_start": [ 48 ] }
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5725d09038643c19005acd86
Israel
Israel is served by two international airports, Ben Gurion International Airport, the country's main hub for international air travel near Tel Aviv-Yafo, Ovda Airport in the south, as well as several small domestic airports. Ben Gurion, Israel's largest airport, handled over 12.1 million passengers in 2010. On the Mediterranean coast, Haifa Port is the country's oldest and largest port, while Ashdod Port is one of the few deep water ports in the world built on the open sea. In addition to these, the smaller Port of Eilat is situated on the Red Sea, and is used mainly for trading with Far East countries.
What is the country's oldest and largest port?
What is the country's oldest and largest port?
[ "What is the country's oldest and largest port?" ]
{ "text": [ "Haifa Port" ], "answer_start": [ 337 ] }
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5725d09038643c19005acd87
Israel
Israel is served by two international airports, Ben Gurion International Airport, the country's main hub for international air travel near Tel Aviv-Yafo, Ovda Airport in the south, as well as several small domestic airports. Ben Gurion, Israel's largest airport, handled over 12.1 million passengers in 2010. On the Mediterranean coast, Haifa Port is the country's oldest and largest port, while Ashdod Port is one of the few deep water ports in the world built on the open sea. In addition to these, the smaller Port of Eilat is situated on the Red Sea, and is used mainly for trading with Far East countries.
How many international airports are in Israel?
How many international airports are in Israel?
[ "How many international airports are in Israel?" ]
{ "text": [ "two" ], "answer_start": [ 20 ] }
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5725d0d338643c19005acd8b
Israel
Tourism, especially religious tourism, is an important industry in Israel, with the country's temperate climate, beaches, archaeological, other historical and biblical sites, and unique geography also drawing tourists. Israel's security problems have taken their toll on the industry, but the number of incoming tourists is on the rebound. In 2013, a record of 3.54 million tourists visited Israel with the most popular site of attraction being the Western Wall with 68% of tourists visiting there. Israel has the highest number of museums per capita in the world.
What is an important industry in Israel?
What is an important industry in Israel?
[ "What is an important industry in Israel?" ]
{ "text": [ "Tourism" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
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5725d0d338643c19005acd8c
Israel
Tourism, especially religious tourism, is an important industry in Israel, with the country's temperate climate, beaches, archaeological, other historical and biblical sites, and unique geography also drawing tourists. Israel's security problems have taken their toll on the industry, but the number of incoming tourists is on the rebound. In 2013, a record of 3.54 million tourists visited Israel with the most popular site of attraction being the Western Wall with 68% of tourists visiting there. Israel has the highest number of museums per capita in the world.
How many tourists visited Israel in 2013?
How many tourists visited Israel in 2013?
[ "How many tourists visited Israel in 2013?" ]
{ "text": [ "3.54 million" ], "answer_start": [ 361 ] }
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5725d0d338643c19005acd8d
Israel
Tourism, especially religious tourism, is an important industry in Israel, with the country's temperate climate, beaches, archaeological, other historical and biblical sites, and unique geography also drawing tourists. Israel's security problems have taken their toll on the industry, but the number of incoming tourists is on the rebound. In 2013, a record of 3.54 million tourists visited Israel with the most popular site of attraction being the Western Wall with 68% of tourists visiting there. Israel has the highest number of museums per capita in the world.
What is the most popular tourist attraction in Israel?
What is the most popular tourist attraction in Israel?
[ "What is the most popular tourist attraction in Israel?" ]
{ "text": [ "Western Wall" ], "answer_start": [ 449 ] }
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5725d10a89a1e219009abf40
Israel
Israel's diverse culture stems from the diversity of its population: Jews from diaspora communities around the world have brought their cultural and religious traditions back with them, creating a melting pot of Jewish customs and beliefs. Israel is the only country in the world where life revolves around the Hebrew calendar. Work and school holidays are determined by the Jewish holidays, and the official day of rest is Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath. Israel's substantial Arab minority has also left its imprint on Israeli culture in such spheres as architecture, music, and cuisine.
Where does Israel's diverse culture stem from?
Where does Israel's diverse culture stem from?
[ "Where does Israel's diverse culture stem from?" ]
{ "text": [ "diversity of its population" ], "answer_start": [ 40 ] }
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5725d10a89a1e219009abf41
Israel
Israel's diverse culture stems from the diversity of its population: Jews from diaspora communities around the world have brought their cultural and religious traditions back with them, creating a melting pot of Jewish customs and beliefs. Israel is the only country in the world where life revolves around the Hebrew calendar. Work and school holidays are determined by the Jewish holidays, and the official day of rest is Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath. Israel's substantial Arab minority has also left its imprint on Israeli culture in such spheres as architecture, music, and cuisine.
Life revolves around what in Israel?
Life revolves around what in Israel?
[ "Life revolves around what in Israel?" ]
{ "text": [ "Hebrew calendar" ], "answer_start": [ 311 ] }
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5725d10a89a1e219009abf42
Israel
Israel's diverse culture stems from the diversity of its population: Jews from diaspora communities around the world have brought their cultural and religious traditions back with them, creating a melting pot of Jewish customs and beliefs. Israel is the only country in the world where life revolves around the Hebrew calendar. Work and school holidays are determined by the Jewish holidays, and the official day of rest is Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath. Israel's substantial Arab minority has also left its imprint on Israeli culture in such spheres as architecture, music, and cuisine.
Work and school holidays are determined by what?
Work and school holidays are determined by what?
[ "Work and school holidays are determined by what?" ]
{ "text": [ "Jewish holidays" ], "answer_start": [ 375 ] }
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5725d14aec44d21400f3d615
Israel
Israeli literature is primarily poetry and prose written in Hebrew, as part of the renaissance of Hebrew as a spoken language since the mid-19th century, although a small body of literature is published in other languages, such as English. By law, two copies of all printed matter published in Israel must be deposited in the National Library of Israel at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In 2001, the law was amended to include audio and video recordings, and other non-print media. In 2013, 91 percent of the 7,863 books transferred to the library were in Hebrew. The Hebrew Book Week is held each June and features book fairs, public readings, and appearances by Israeli authors around the country. During the week, Israel's top literary award, the Sapir Prize, is presented.[citation needed]
Israeli literature is primarily written in what?
Israeli literature is primarily written in what?
[ "Israeli literature is primarily written in what?" ]
{ "text": [ "Hebrew" ], "answer_start": [ 60 ] }
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5725d14aec44d21400f3d616
Israel
Israeli literature is primarily poetry and prose written in Hebrew, as part of the renaissance of Hebrew as a spoken language since the mid-19th century, although a small body of literature is published in other languages, such as English. By law, two copies of all printed matter published in Israel must be deposited in the National Library of Israel at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In 2001, the law was amended to include audio and video recordings, and other non-print media. In 2013, 91 percent of the 7,863 books transferred to the library were in Hebrew. The Hebrew Book Week is held each June and features book fairs, public readings, and appearances by Israeli authors around the country. During the week, Israel's top literary award, the Sapir Prize, is presented.[citation needed]
When is the Hebrew Book Week held?
When is the Hebrew Book Week held?
[ "When is the Hebrew Book Week held?" ]
{ "text": [ "June" ], "answer_start": [ 603 ] }
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5725d14aec44d21400f3d617
Israel
Israeli literature is primarily poetry and prose written in Hebrew, as part of the renaissance of Hebrew as a spoken language since the mid-19th century, although a small body of literature is published in other languages, such as English. By law, two copies of all printed matter published in Israel must be deposited in the National Library of Israel at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In 2001, the law was amended to include audio and video recordings, and other non-print media. In 2013, 91 percent of the 7,863 books transferred to the library were in Hebrew. The Hebrew Book Week is held each June and features book fairs, public readings, and appearances by Israeli authors around the country. During the week, Israel's top literary award, the Sapir Prize, is presented.[citation needed]
What is Israel's top literary reward?
What is Israel's top literary reward?
[ "What is Israel's top literary reward?" ]
{ "text": [ "the Sapir Prize" ], "answer_start": [ 751 ] }
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Israel
In 1966, Shmuel Yosef Agnon shared the Nobel Prize in Literature with German Jewish author Nelly Sachs. Leading Israeli poets have been Yehuda Amichai, Nathan Alterman and Rachel Bluwstein. Internationally famous contemporary Israeli novelists include Amos Oz, Etgar Keret and David Grossman. The Israeli-Arab satirist Sayed Kashua (who writes in Hebrew) is also internationally known.[citation needed] Israel has also been the home of two leading Palestinian poets and writers: Emile Habibi, whose novel The Secret Life of Saeed the Pessoptimist, and other writings, won him the Israel prize for Arabic literature; and Mahmoud Darwish, considered by many to be "the Palestinian national poet." Darwish was born and raised in northern Israel, but lived his adult life abroad after joining the Palestine Liberation Organization.[citation needed]
Shmuel Yosef Agnon shared the Nobel Prize with who in 1966?
Shmuel Yosef Agnon shared the Nobel Prize with who in 1966?
[ "Shmuel Yosef Agnon shared the Nobel Prize with who in 1966?" ]
{ "text": [ "Nelly Sachs" ], "answer_start": [ 91 ] }
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5725d19938643c19005acd92
Israel
In 1966, Shmuel Yosef Agnon shared the Nobel Prize in Literature with German Jewish author Nelly Sachs. Leading Israeli poets have been Yehuda Amichai, Nathan Alterman and Rachel Bluwstein. Internationally famous contemporary Israeli novelists include Amos Oz, Etgar Keret and David Grossman. The Israeli-Arab satirist Sayed Kashua (who writes in Hebrew) is also internationally known.[citation needed] Israel has also been the home of two leading Palestinian poets and writers: Emile Habibi, whose novel The Secret Life of Saeed the Pessoptimist, and other writings, won him the Israel prize for Arabic literature; and Mahmoud Darwish, considered by many to be "the Palestinian national poet." Darwish was born and raised in northern Israel, but lived his adult life abroad after joining the Palestine Liberation Organization.[citation needed]
What Israel-Arab satirist is internationally known?
What Israel-Arab satirist is internationally known?
[ "What Israel-Arab satirist is internationally known?" ]
{ "text": [ "Sayed Kashua" ], "answer_start": [ 319 ] }
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5725d19938643c19005acd93
Israel
In 1966, Shmuel Yosef Agnon shared the Nobel Prize in Literature with German Jewish author Nelly Sachs. Leading Israeli poets have been Yehuda Amichai, Nathan Alterman and Rachel Bluwstein. Internationally famous contemporary Israeli novelists include Amos Oz, Etgar Keret and David Grossman. The Israeli-Arab satirist Sayed Kashua (who writes in Hebrew) is also internationally known.[citation needed] Israel has also been the home of two leading Palestinian poets and writers: Emile Habibi, whose novel The Secret Life of Saeed the Pessoptimist, and other writings, won him the Israel prize for Arabic literature; and Mahmoud Darwish, considered by many to be "the Palestinian national poet." Darwish was born and raised in northern Israel, but lived his adult life abroad after joining the Palestine Liberation Organization.[citation needed]
Who wrote the novel The Secret Life of Saeed the Pessoptimist?
Who wrote the novel The Secret Life of Saeed the Pessoptimist?
[ "Who wrote the novel The Secret Life of Saeed the Pessoptimist?" ]
{ "text": [ "Emile Habibi" ], "answer_start": [ 479 ] }
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5725d1ecec44d21400f3d62d
Israel
Israeli music contains musical influences from all over the world; Sephardic music, Hasidic melodies, Belly dancing music, Greek music, jazz, and pop rock are all part of the music scene. Among Israel's world-renowned orchestras is the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, which has been in operation for over seventy years and today performs more than two hundred concerts each year. Israel has also produced many musicians of note, some achieving international stardom. Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman and Ofra Haza are among the internationally acclaimed musicians born in Israel.[citation needed] Israel has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest nearly every year since 1973, winning the competition three times and hosting it twice. Eilat has hosted its own international music festival, the Red Sea Jazz Festival, every summer since 1987.
What Israeli orchestra has been in operation for more than seventy years?
What Israeli orchestra has been in operation for more than seventy years?
[ "What Israeli orchestra has been in operation for more than seventy years?" ]
{ "text": [ "Israel Philharmonic Orchestra" ], "answer_start": [ 236 ] }
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5725d1ecec44d21400f3d62e
Israel
Israeli music contains musical influences from all over the world; Sephardic music, Hasidic melodies, Belly dancing music, Greek music, jazz, and pop rock are all part of the music scene. Among Israel's world-renowned orchestras is the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, which has been in operation for over seventy years and today performs more than two hundred concerts each year. Israel has also produced many musicians of note, some achieving international stardom. Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman and Ofra Haza are among the internationally acclaimed musicians born in Israel.[citation needed] Israel has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest nearly every year since 1973, winning the competition three times and hosting it twice. Eilat has hosted its own international music festival, the Red Sea Jazz Festival, every summer since 1987.
What three internationally acclaimed musicians were born in Israel?
What three internationally acclaimed musicians were born in Israel?
[ "What three internationally acclaimed musicians were born in Israel?" ]
{ "text": [ "Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman and Ofra Haza" ], "answer_start": [ 466 ] }
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5725d1ecec44d21400f3d62f
Israel
Israeli music contains musical influences from all over the world; Sephardic music, Hasidic melodies, Belly dancing music, Greek music, jazz, and pop rock are all part of the music scene. Among Israel's world-renowned orchestras is the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, which has been in operation for over seventy years and today performs more than two hundred concerts each year. Israel has also produced many musicians of note, some achieving international stardom. Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman and Ofra Haza are among the internationally acclaimed musicians born in Israel.[citation needed] Israel has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest nearly every year since 1973, winning the competition three times and hosting it twice. Eilat has hosted its own international music festival, the Red Sea Jazz Festival, every summer since 1987.
Who hosts its own international music festival every summer?
Who hosts its own international music festival every summer?
[ "Who hosts its own international music festival every summer?" ]
{ "text": [ "Eilat" ], "answer_start": [ 739 ] }
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5725d27dec44d21400f3d633
Israel
The nation's canonical folk songs, known as "Songs of the Land of Israel," deal with the experiences of the pioneers in building the Jewish homeland. The Hora circle dance introduced by early Jewish settlers was originally popular in the Kibbutzim and outlying communities. It became a symbol of the Zionist reconstruction and of the ability to experience joy amidst austerity. It now plays a significant role in modern Israeli folk dancing and is regularly performed at weddings and other celebrations, and in group dances throughout Israel.[citation needed] Modern dance in Israel is a flourishing field, and several Israeli choreographers such as Ohad Naharin, Rami Beer, Barak Marshall and many others, are considered[by whom?] to be among the most versatile and original international creators working today. Famous Israeli companies include the Batsheva Dance Company and the Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company.[citation needed]
What the nation's canonical folk songs known as?
What the nation's canonical folk songs known as?
[ "What the nation's canonical folk songs known as?" ]
{ "text": [ "Songs of the Land of Israel" ], "answer_start": [ 45 ] }
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5725d27dec44d21400f3d634
Israel
The nation's canonical folk songs, known as "Songs of the Land of Israel," deal with the experiences of the pioneers in building the Jewish homeland. The Hora circle dance introduced by early Jewish settlers was originally popular in the Kibbutzim and outlying communities. It became a symbol of the Zionist reconstruction and of the ability to experience joy amidst austerity. It now plays a significant role in modern Israeli folk dancing and is regularly performed at weddings and other celebrations, and in group dances throughout Israel.[citation needed] Modern dance in Israel is a flourishing field, and several Israeli choreographers such as Ohad Naharin, Rami Beer, Barak Marshall and many others, are considered[by whom?] to be among the most versatile and original international creators working today. Famous Israeli companies include the Batsheva Dance Company and the Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company.[citation needed]
What became a symbol of the Zionist reconstruction?
What became a symbol of the Zionist reconstruction?
[ "What became a symbol of the Zionist reconstruction?" ]
{ "text": [ "Hora circle dance" ], "answer_start": [ 154 ] }
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5725d27dec44d21400f3d635
Israel
The nation's canonical folk songs, known as "Songs of the Land of Israel," deal with the experiences of the pioneers in building the Jewish homeland. The Hora circle dance introduced by early Jewish settlers was originally popular in the Kibbutzim and outlying communities. It became a symbol of the Zionist reconstruction and of the ability to experience joy amidst austerity. It now plays a significant role in modern Israeli folk dancing and is regularly performed at weddings and other celebrations, and in group dances throughout Israel.[citation needed] Modern dance in Israel is a flourishing field, and several Israeli choreographers such as Ohad Naharin, Rami Beer, Barak Marshall and many others, are considered[by whom?] to be among the most versatile and original international creators working today. Famous Israeli companies include the Batsheva Dance Company and the Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company.[citation needed]
What's a flourishing field in Israel?
What's a flourishing field in Israel?
[ "What's a flourishing field in Israel?" ]
{ "text": [ "Modern dance" ], "answer_start": [ 560 ] }
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5725d2cc271a42140099d24f
Israel
Israel is home to many Palestinian musicians, including internationally acclaimed oud and violin virtuoso Taiseer Elias, singer Amal Murkus, and brothers Samir and Wissam Joubran. Israeli Arab musicians have achieved fame beyond Israel's borders: Elias and Murkus frequently play to audiences in Europe and America, and oud player Darwish Darwish (Prof. Elias's student) was awarded first prize in the all-Arab oud contest in Egypt in 2003. The Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance has an advanced degree program, headed by Taiseer Elias, in Arabic music.[citation needed]
What internationally acclaimed violin virtuoso is from Israel?
What internationally acclaimed violin virtuoso is from Israel?
[ "What internationally acclaimed violin virtuoso is from Israel?" ]
{ "text": [ "Taiseer Elias" ], "answer_start": [ 106 ] }
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5725d2cc271a42140099d250
Israel
Israel is home to many Palestinian musicians, including internationally acclaimed oud and violin virtuoso Taiseer Elias, singer Amal Murkus, and brothers Samir and Wissam Joubran. Israeli Arab musicians have achieved fame beyond Israel's borders: Elias and Murkus frequently play to audiences in Europe and America, and oud player Darwish Darwish (Prof. Elias's student) was awarded first prize in the all-Arab oud contest in Egypt in 2003. The Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance has an advanced degree program, headed by Taiseer Elias, in Arabic music.[citation needed]
Who was awarded first prize in the all-Arab oud contest in Egypt in 2003?
Who was awarded first prize in the all-Arab oud contest in Egypt in 2003?
[ "Who was awarded first prize in the all-Arab oud contest in Egypt in 2003?" ]
{ "text": [ "Darwish Darwish" ], "answer_start": [ 331 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17056
5725d2cc271a42140099d251
Israel
Israel is home to many Palestinian musicians, including internationally acclaimed oud and violin virtuoso Taiseer Elias, singer Amal Murkus, and brothers Samir and Wissam Joubran. Israeli Arab musicians have achieved fame beyond Israel's borders: Elias and Murkus frequently play to audiences in Europe and America, and oud player Darwish Darwish (Prof. Elias's student) was awarded first prize in the all-Arab oud contest in Egypt in 2003. The Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance has an advanced degree program, headed by Taiseer Elias, in Arabic music.[citation needed]
Who is the head of the advanced degree program in Arabic music?
Who is the head of the advanced degree program in Arabic music?
[ "Who is the head of the advanced degree program in Arabic music?" ]
{ "text": [ "Taiseer Elias" ], "answer_start": [ 524 ] }
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5725d31238643c19005acdab
Israel
The Israel Museum in Jerusalem is one of Israel's most important cultural institutions and houses the Dead Sea scrolls, along with an extensive collection of Judaica and European art. Israel's national Holocaust museum, Yad Vashem, is the world central archive of Holocaust-related information. Beth Hatefutsoth (the Diaspora Museum), on the campus of Tel Aviv University, is an interactive museum devoted to the history of Jewish communities around the world. Apart from the major museums in large cities, there are high-quality artspaces in many towns and kibbutzim. Mishkan Le'Omanut on Kibbutz Ein Harod Meuhad is the largest art museum in the north of the country.
What is one of Israel's most important culturural institutions?
What is one of Israel's most important culturural institutions?
[ "What is one of Israel's most important culturural institutions?" ]
{ "text": [ "The Israel Museum in Jerusalem" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17058
5725d31238643c19005acdac
Israel
The Israel Museum in Jerusalem is one of Israel's most important cultural institutions and houses the Dead Sea scrolls, along with an extensive collection of Judaica and European art. Israel's national Holocaust museum, Yad Vashem, is the world central archive of Holocaust-related information. Beth Hatefutsoth (the Diaspora Museum), on the campus of Tel Aviv University, is an interactive museum devoted to the history of Jewish communities around the world. Apart from the major museums in large cities, there are high-quality artspaces in many towns and kibbutzim. Mishkan Le'Omanut on Kibbutz Ein Harod Meuhad is the largest art museum in the north of the country.
What is an interactive museum on the campus of Tel Aviv University?
What is an interactive museum on the campus of Tel Aviv University?
[ "What is an interactive museum on the campus of Tel Aviv University?" ]
{ "text": [ "Beth Hatefutsoth" ], "answer_start": [ 295 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17059
5725d31238643c19005acdad
Israel
The Israel Museum in Jerusalem is one of Israel's most important cultural institutions and houses the Dead Sea scrolls, along with an extensive collection of Judaica and European art. Israel's national Holocaust museum, Yad Vashem, is the world central archive of Holocaust-related information. Beth Hatefutsoth (the Diaspora Museum), on the campus of Tel Aviv University, is an interactive museum devoted to the history of Jewish communities around the world. Apart from the major museums in large cities, there are high-quality artspaces in many towns and kibbutzim. Mishkan Le'Omanut on Kibbutz Ein Harod Meuhad is the largest art museum in the north of the country.
What is the largest art museum in the north of the country?
What is the largest art museum in the north of the country?
[ "What is the largest art museum in the north of the country?" ]
{ "text": [ "Mishkan Le'Omanut on Kibbutz Ein Harod Meuhad" ], "answer_start": [ 569 ] }
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5725d36038643c19005acdb1
Israel
Israeli cuisine includes local dishes as well as dishes brought to the country by Jewish immigrants from the diaspora. Since the establishment of the State in 1948, and particularly since the late 1970s, an Israeli fusion cuisine has developed. Roughly half of the Israeli-Jewish population attests to keeping kosher at home. Kosher restaurants, though rare in the 1960s, make up around 25% of the total as of 2015[update], perhaps reflecting the largely secular values of those who dine out. Hotel restaurants are much more likely to serve kosher food. The non-kosher retail market was traditionally sparse, but grew rapidly and considerably following the influx of immigrants from Eastern Europe and Russia during the 1990s. Together with non-kosher fish, rabbits and ostriches, pork—often called "white meat" in Israel—is produced and consumed, though it is forbidden by both Judaism and Islam.
When was Israeli fusion cuisine first developed?
When was Israeli fusion cuisine first developed?
[ "When was Israeli fusion cuisine first developed?" ]
{ "text": [ "1948" ], "answer_start": [ 159 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17061
5725d36038643c19005acdb2
Israel
Israeli cuisine includes local dishes as well as dishes brought to the country by Jewish immigrants from the diaspora. Since the establishment of the State in 1948, and particularly since the late 1970s, an Israeli fusion cuisine has developed. Roughly half of the Israeli-Jewish population attests to keeping kosher at home. Kosher restaurants, though rare in the 1960s, make up around 25% of the total as of 2015[update], perhaps reflecting the largely secular values of those who dine out. Hotel restaurants are much more likely to serve kosher food. The non-kosher retail market was traditionally sparse, but grew rapidly and considerably following the influx of immigrants from Eastern Europe and Russia during the 1990s. Together with non-kosher fish, rabbits and ostriches, pork—often called "white meat" in Israel—is produced and consumed, though it is forbidden by both Judaism and Islam.
Kosher restaurants make up what percent of total restaurants?
Kosher restaurants make up what percent of total restaurants?
[ "Kosher restaurants make up what percent of total restaurants?" ]
{ "text": [ "25%" ], "answer_start": [ 387 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17062
5725d36038643c19005acdb3
Israel
Israeli cuisine includes local dishes as well as dishes brought to the country by Jewish immigrants from the diaspora. Since the establishment of the State in 1948, and particularly since the late 1970s, an Israeli fusion cuisine has developed. Roughly half of the Israeli-Jewish population attests to keeping kosher at home. Kosher restaurants, though rare in the 1960s, make up around 25% of the total as of 2015[update], perhaps reflecting the largely secular values of those who dine out. Hotel restaurants are much more likely to serve kosher food. The non-kosher retail market was traditionally sparse, but grew rapidly and considerably following the influx of immigrants from Eastern Europe and Russia during the 1990s. Together with non-kosher fish, rabbits and ostriches, pork—often called "white meat" in Israel—is produced and consumed, though it is forbidden by both Judaism and Islam.
What is pork often called in Israel?
What is pork often called in Israel?
[ "What is pork often called in Israel?" ]
{ "text": [ "white meat" ], "answer_start": [ 800 ] }
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Israel
Israeli cuisine has adopted, and continues to adapt, elements of various styles of Jewish cuisine, particularly the Mizrahi, Sephardic, and Ashkenazi styles of cooking, along with Moroccan Jewish, Iraqi Jewish, Ethiopian Jewish, Indian Jewish, Iranian Jewish and Yemeni Jewish influences. It incorporates many foods traditionally eaten in the Arab, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines, such as falafel, hummus, shakshouka, couscous, and za'atar, which have become common ingredients in Israeli cuisine. Schnitzel, pizza, hamburgers, French fries, rice and salad are also very common in Israel.[citation needed]
What styles of cooking has Israeli cuisine adopted?
What styles of cooking has Israeli cuisine adopted?
[ "What styles of cooking has Israeli cuisine adopted?" ]
{ "text": [ "Mizrahi, Sephardic, and Ashkenazi" ], "answer_start": [ 116 ] }
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5725d3b0ec44d21400f3d64c
Israel
Israeli cuisine has adopted, and continues to adapt, elements of various styles of Jewish cuisine, particularly the Mizrahi, Sephardic, and Ashkenazi styles of cooking, along with Moroccan Jewish, Iraqi Jewish, Ethiopian Jewish, Indian Jewish, Iranian Jewish and Yemeni Jewish influences. It incorporates many foods traditionally eaten in the Arab, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines, such as falafel, hummus, shakshouka, couscous, and za'atar, which have become common ingredients in Israeli cuisine. Schnitzel, pizza, hamburgers, French fries, rice and salad are also very common in Israel.[citation needed]
What common ingredients are in Israeli cuisine?
What common ingredients are in Israeli cuisine?
[ "What common ingredients are in Israeli cuisine?" ]
{ "text": [ "falafel, hummus, shakshouka, couscous, and za'atar" ], "answer_start": [ 400 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17065
5725d3b0ec44d21400f3d64d
Israel
Israeli cuisine has adopted, and continues to adapt, elements of various styles of Jewish cuisine, particularly the Mizrahi, Sephardic, and Ashkenazi styles of cooking, along with Moroccan Jewish, Iraqi Jewish, Ethiopian Jewish, Indian Jewish, Iranian Jewish and Yemeni Jewish influences. It incorporates many foods traditionally eaten in the Arab, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines, such as falafel, hummus, shakshouka, couscous, and za'atar, which have become common ingredients in Israeli cuisine. Schnitzel, pizza, hamburgers, French fries, rice and salad are also very common in Israel.[citation needed]
Schnitzel, pizza, hamburgers, French fries, rice and salad are also very common where?
Schnitzel, pizza, hamburgers, French fries, rice and salad are also very common where?
[ "Schnitzel, pizza, hamburgers, French fries, rice and salad are also very common where?" ]
{ "text": [ "Israel" ], "answer_start": [ 592 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17066
5725d3e4271a42140099d271
Israel
The most popular spectator sports in Israel are association football and basketball. The Israeli Premier League is the country's premier football league, and the Israeli Basketball Super League is the premier basketball league. Maccabi Haifa, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem are the largest sports clubs. Maccabi Tel Aviv, Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Tel Aviv have competed in the UEFA Champions League and Hapoel Tel Aviv reached the UEFA Cup quarter-finals. Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C. has won the European championship in basketball six times.
What are the most popular spectator sports in Israel?
What are the most popular spectator sports in Israel?
[ "What are the most popular spectator sports in Israel?" ]
{ "text": [ "association football and basketball" ], "answer_start": [ 48 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17067
5725d3e4271a42140099d272
Israel
The most popular spectator sports in Israel are association football and basketball. The Israeli Premier League is the country's premier football league, and the Israeli Basketball Super League is the premier basketball league. Maccabi Haifa, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem are the largest sports clubs. Maccabi Tel Aviv, Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Tel Aviv have competed in the UEFA Champions League and Hapoel Tel Aviv reached the UEFA Cup quarter-finals. Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C. has won the European championship in basketball six times.
What is the country's premier football league?
What is the country's premier football league?
[ "What is the country's premier football league?" ]
{ "text": [ "Israeli Premier League" ], "answer_start": [ 89 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17068
5725d3e4271a42140099d273
Israel
The most popular spectator sports in Israel are association football and basketball. The Israeli Premier League is the country's premier football league, and the Israeli Basketball Super League is the premier basketball league. Maccabi Haifa, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem are the largest sports clubs. Maccabi Tel Aviv, Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Tel Aviv have competed in the UEFA Champions League and Hapoel Tel Aviv reached the UEFA Cup quarter-finals. Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C. has won the European championship in basketball six times.
What is the premier basketball league?
What is the premier basketball league?
[ "What is the premier basketball league?" ]
{ "text": [ "Israeli Basketball Super League" ], "answer_start": [ 162 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17069
5725d426271a42140099d277
Israel
In 1964 Israel hosted and won the Asian Nations Cup; in 1970 the Israel national football team managed to qualify to the FIFA World Cup, which is still considered[by whom?] the biggest achievement of Israeli football.[citation needed] The 1974 Asian Games held in Tehran, were the last Asian Games in which Israel participated, and was plagued by the Arab countries which refused to compete with Israel, and Israel since ceased competing in Asian competitions. Israel was excluded from the 1978 Asian Games due to security and expense involved if they were to participate. In 1994, UEFA agreed to admit Israel and all Israeli sporting organizations now compete in Europe.[citation needed]
When did Israel host and win the Asian Nations Cup?
When did Israel host and win the Asian Nations Cup?
[ "When did Israel host and win the Asian Nations Cup?" ]
{ "text": [ "1964" ], "answer_start": [ 3 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17070
5725d426271a42140099d278
Israel
In 1964 Israel hosted and won the Asian Nations Cup; in 1970 the Israel national football team managed to qualify to the FIFA World Cup, which is still considered[by whom?] the biggest achievement of Israeli football.[citation needed] The 1974 Asian Games held in Tehran, were the last Asian Games in which Israel participated, and was plagued by the Arab countries which refused to compete with Israel, and Israel since ceased competing in Asian competitions. Israel was excluded from the 1978 Asian Games due to security and expense involved if they were to participate. In 1994, UEFA agreed to admit Israel and all Israeli sporting organizations now compete in Europe.[citation needed]
When did the Israel national football team qualify to the FIFA World Cup?
When did the Israel national football team qualify to the FIFA World Cup?
[ "When did the Israel national football team qualify to the FIFA World Cup?" ]
{ "text": [ "1970" ], "answer_start": [ 56 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17071
5725d426271a42140099d279
Israel
In 1964 Israel hosted and won the Asian Nations Cup; in 1970 the Israel national football team managed to qualify to the FIFA World Cup, which is still considered[by whom?] the biggest achievement of Israeli football.[citation needed] The 1974 Asian Games held in Tehran, were the last Asian Games in which Israel participated, and was plagued by the Arab countries which refused to compete with Israel, and Israel since ceased competing in Asian competitions. Israel was excluded from the 1978 Asian Games due to security and expense involved if they were to participate. In 1994, UEFA agreed to admit Israel and all Israeli sporting organizations now compete in Europe.[citation needed]
What were the last Asian Games that Israel participated in?
What were the last Asian Games that Israel participated in?
[ "What were the last Asian Games that Israel participated in?" ]
{ "text": [ "1974 Asian Games" ], "answer_start": [ 239 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17072
5725d45b89a1e219009abf62
Israel
Chess is a leading sport in Israel and is enjoyed by people of all ages. There are many Israeli grandmasters and Israeli chess players have won a number of youth world championships. Israel stages an annual international championship and hosted the World Team Chess Championship in 2005. The Ministry of Education and the World Chess Federation agreed upon a project of teaching chess within Israeli schools, and it has been introduced into the curriculum of some schools. The city of Beersheba has become a national chess center, with the game being taught in the city's kindergartens. Owing partly to Soviet immigration, it is home to the largest number of chess grandmasters of any city in the world. The Israeli chess team won the silver medal at the 2008 Chess Olympiad and the bronze, coming in third among 148 teams, at the 2010 Olympiad. Israeli grandmaster Boris Gelfand won the Chess World Cup in 2009 and the 2011 Candidates Tournament for the right to challenge the world champion. He only lost the World Chess Championship 2012 to reigning world champion Anand after a speed-chess tie breaker.[citation needed]
What's a leading sport in Israel?
What's a leading sport in Israel?
[ "What's a leading sport in Israel?" ]
{ "text": [ "Chess" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17073
5725d45b89a1e219009abf63
Israel
Chess is a leading sport in Israel and is enjoyed by people of all ages. There are many Israeli grandmasters and Israeli chess players have won a number of youth world championships. Israel stages an annual international championship and hosted the World Team Chess Championship in 2005. The Ministry of Education and the World Chess Federation agreed upon a project of teaching chess within Israeli schools, and it has been introduced into the curriculum of some schools. The city of Beersheba has become a national chess center, with the game being taught in the city's kindergartens. Owing partly to Soviet immigration, it is home to the largest number of chess grandmasters of any city in the world. The Israeli chess team won the silver medal at the 2008 Chess Olympiad and the bronze, coming in third among 148 teams, at the 2010 Olympiad. Israeli grandmaster Boris Gelfand won the Chess World Cup in 2009 and the 2011 Candidates Tournament for the right to challenge the world champion. He only lost the World Chess Championship 2012 to reigning world champion Anand after a speed-chess tie breaker.[citation needed]
What city has become a national chess center?
What city has become a national chess center?
[ "What city has become a national chess center?" ]
{ "text": [ "Beersheba" ], "answer_start": [ 485 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17074
5725d45b89a1e219009abf64
Israel
Chess is a leading sport in Israel and is enjoyed by people of all ages. There are many Israeli grandmasters and Israeli chess players have won a number of youth world championships. Israel stages an annual international championship and hosted the World Team Chess Championship in 2005. The Ministry of Education and the World Chess Federation agreed upon a project of teaching chess within Israeli schools, and it has been introduced into the curriculum of some schools. The city of Beersheba has become a national chess center, with the game being taught in the city's kindergartens. Owing partly to Soviet immigration, it is home to the largest number of chess grandmasters of any city in the world. The Israeli chess team won the silver medal at the 2008 Chess Olympiad and the bronze, coming in third among 148 teams, at the 2010 Olympiad. Israeli grandmaster Boris Gelfand won the Chess World Cup in 2009 and the 2011 Candidates Tournament for the right to challenge the world champion. He only lost the World Chess Championship 2012 to reigning world champion Anand after a speed-chess tie breaker.[citation needed]
Who won the Chess Cup in 2009?
Who won the Chess Cup in 2009?
[ "Who won the Chess Cup in 2009?" ]
{ "text": [ "Boris Gelfand" ], "answer_start": [ 866 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17075
570e2d500b85d914000d7d09
Uranium
Depleted uranium is also used as a shielding material in some containers used to store and transport radioactive materials. While the metal itself is radioactive, its high density makes it more effective than lead in halting radiation from strong sources such as radium. Other uses of depleted uranium include counterweights for aircraft control surfaces, as ballast for missile re-entry vehicles and as a shielding material. Due to its high density, this material is found in inertial guidance systems and in gyroscopic compasses. Depleted uranium is preferred over similarly dense metals due to its ability to be easily machined and cast as well as its relatively low cost. The main risk of exposure to depleted uranium is chemical poisoning by uranium oxide rather than radioactivity (uranium being only a weak alpha emitter).
What kind of uranium is sometimes used to shield radioactive materials in containers?
What kind of uranium is sometimes used to shield radioactive materials in containers?
[ "What kind of uranium is sometimes used to shield radioactive materials in containers?" ]
{ "text": [ "Depleted" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17076
570e2d500b85d914000d7d0a
Uranium
Depleted uranium is also used as a shielding material in some containers used to store and transport radioactive materials. While the metal itself is radioactive, its high density makes it more effective than lead in halting radiation from strong sources such as radium. Other uses of depleted uranium include counterweights for aircraft control surfaces, as ballast for missile re-entry vehicles and as a shielding material. Due to its high density, this material is found in inertial guidance systems and in gyroscopic compasses. Depleted uranium is preferred over similarly dense metals due to its ability to be easily machined and cast as well as its relatively low cost. The main risk of exposure to depleted uranium is chemical poisoning by uranium oxide rather than radioactivity (uranium being only a weak alpha emitter).
What is a strong source of radiation that is blocked by depleted uranium?
What is a strong source of radiation that is blocked by depleted uranium?
[ "What is a strong source of radiation that is blocked by depleted uranium?" ]
{ "text": [ "radium" ], "answer_start": [ 263 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17077
570e2d500b85d914000d7d0b
Uranium
Depleted uranium is also used as a shielding material in some containers used to store and transport radioactive materials. While the metal itself is radioactive, its high density makes it more effective than lead in halting radiation from strong sources such as radium. Other uses of depleted uranium include counterweights for aircraft control surfaces, as ballast for missile re-entry vehicles and as a shielding material. Due to its high density, this material is found in inertial guidance systems and in gyroscopic compasses. Depleted uranium is preferred over similarly dense metals due to its ability to be easily machined and cast as well as its relatively low cost. The main risk of exposure to depleted uranium is chemical poisoning by uranium oxide rather than radioactivity (uranium being only a weak alpha emitter).
How is depleted uranium used in missile re-entry vehicles?
How is depleted uranium used in missile re-entry vehicles?
[ "How is depleted uranium used in missile re-entry vehicles?" ]
{ "text": [ "ballast" ], "answer_start": [ 359 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17078
570e2d500b85d914000d7d0c
Uranium
Depleted uranium is also used as a shielding material in some containers used to store and transport radioactive materials. While the metal itself is radioactive, its high density makes it more effective than lead in halting radiation from strong sources such as radium. Other uses of depleted uranium include counterweights for aircraft control surfaces, as ballast for missile re-entry vehicles and as a shielding material. Due to its high density, this material is found in inertial guidance systems and in gyroscopic compasses. Depleted uranium is preferred over similarly dense metals due to its ability to be easily machined and cast as well as its relatively low cost. The main risk of exposure to depleted uranium is chemical poisoning by uranium oxide rather than radioactivity (uranium being only a weak alpha emitter).
What trait causes depleted uranium to be used in gyroscopic compasses?
What trait causes depleted uranium to be used in gyroscopic compasses?
[ "What trait causes depleted uranium to be used in gyroscopic compasses?" ]
{ "text": [ "high density" ], "answer_start": [ 437 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17079
570e2d500b85d914000d7d0d
Uranium
Depleted uranium is also used as a shielding material in some containers used to store and transport radioactive materials. While the metal itself is radioactive, its high density makes it more effective than lead in halting radiation from strong sources such as radium. Other uses of depleted uranium include counterweights for aircraft control surfaces, as ballast for missile re-entry vehicles and as a shielding material. Due to its high density, this material is found in inertial guidance systems and in gyroscopic compasses. Depleted uranium is preferred over similarly dense metals due to its ability to be easily machined and cast as well as its relatively low cost. The main risk of exposure to depleted uranium is chemical poisoning by uranium oxide rather than radioactivity (uranium being only a weak alpha emitter).
What type of alpha emitter is uranium?
What type of alpha emitter is uranium?
[ "What type of alpha emitter is uranium?" ]
{ "text": [ "weak" ], "answer_start": [ 809 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17080
5ad11464645df0001a2d0cb2
Uranium
Depleted uranium is also used as a shielding material in some containers used to store and transport radioactive materials. While the metal itself is radioactive, its high density makes it more effective than lead in halting radiation from strong sources such as radium. Other uses of depleted uranium include counterweights for aircraft control surfaces, as ballast for missile re-entry vehicles and as a shielding material. Due to its high density, this material is found in inertial guidance systems and in gyroscopic compasses. Depleted uranium is preferred over similarly dense metals due to its ability to be easily machined and cast as well as its relatively low cost. The main risk of exposure to depleted uranium is chemical poisoning by uranium oxide rather than radioactivity (uranium being only a weak alpha emitter).
What kind of uranium is always used to shield radioactive materials in containers?
What kind of uranium is always used to shield radioactive materials in containers?
[ "What kind of uranium is always used to shield radioactive materials in containers?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17081
5ad11464645df0001a2d0cb3
Uranium
Depleted uranium is also used as a shielding material in some containers used to store and transport radioactive materials. While the metal itself is radioactive, its high density makes it more effective than lead in halting radiation from strong sources such as radium. Other uses of depleted uranium include counterweights for aircraft control surfaces, as ballast for missile re-entry vehicles and as a shielding material. Due to its high density, this material is found in inertial guidance systems and in gyroscopic compasses. Depleted uranium is preferred over similarly dense metals due to its ability to be easily machined and cast as well as its relatively low cost. The main risk of exposure to depleted uranium is chemical poisoning by uranium oxide rather than radioactivity (uranium being only a weak alpha emitter).
What is a weak source of radiation that is blocked by depleted uranium?
What is a weak source of radiation that is blocked by depleted uranium?
[ "What is a weak source of radiation that is blocked by depleted uranium?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17082
5ad11464645df0001a2d0cb4
Uranium
Depleted uranium is also used as a shielding material in some containers used to store and transport radioactive materials. While the metal itself is radioactive, its high density makes it more effective than lead in halting radiation from strong sources such as radium. Other uses of depleted uranium include counterweights for aircraft control surfaces, as ballast for missile re-entry vehicles and as a shielding material. Due to its high density, this material is found in inertial guidance systems and in gyroscopic compasses. Depleted uranium is preferred over similarly dense metals due to its ability to be easily machined and cast as well as its relatively low cost. The main risk of exposure to depleted uranium is chemical poisoning by uranium oxide rather than radioactivity (uranium being only a weak alpha emitter).
How is depleted uranium not used in missile re-entry vehicles?
How is depleted uranium not used in missile re-entry vehicles?
[ "How is depleted uranium not used in missile re-entry vehicles?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17083
5ad11464645df0001a2d0cb5
Uranium
Depleted uranium is also used as a shielding material in some containers used to store and transport radioactive materials. While the metal itself is radioactive, its high density makes it more effective than lead in halting radiation from strong sources such as radium. Other uses of depleted uranium include counterweights for aircraft control surfaces, as ballast for missile re-entry vehicles and as a shielding material. Due to its high density, this material is found in inertial guidance systems and in gyroscopic compasses. Depleted uranium is preferred over similarly dense metals due to its ability to be easily machined and cast as well as its relatively low cost. The main risk of exposure to depleted uranium is chemical poisoning by uranium oxide rather than radioactivity (uranium being only a weak alpha emitter).
What trait causes depleted uranium not to be used in gyroscopic compasses?
What trait causes depleted uranium not to be used in gyroscopic compasses?
[ "What trait causes depleted uranium not to be used in gyroscopic compasses?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17084
5ad11464645df0001a2d0cb6
Uranium
Depleted uranium is also used as a shielding material in some containers used to store and transport radioactive materials. While the metal itself is radioactive, its high density makes it more effective than lead in halting radiation from strong sources such as radium. Other uses of depleted uranium include counterweights for aircraft control surfaces, as ballast for missile re-entry vehicles and as a shielding material. Due to its high density, this material is found in inertial guidance systems and in gyroscopic compasses. Depleted uranium is preferred over similarly dense metals due to its ability to be easily machined and cast as well as its relatively low cost. The main risk of exposure to depleted uranium is chemical poisoning by uranium oxide rather than radioactivity (uranium being only a weak alpha emitter).
What type of beta emitter is uranium?
What type of beta emitter is uranium?
[ "What type of beta emitter is uranium?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17085
570e2db80b85d914000d7d13
Uranium
The discovery and isolation of radium in uranium ore (pitchblende) by Marie Curie sparked the development of uranium mining to extract the radium, which was used to make glow-in-the-dark paints for clock and aircraft dials. This left a prodigious quantity of uranium as a waste product, since it takes three tonnes of uranium to extract one gram of radium. This waste product was diverted to the glazing industry, making uranium glazes very inexpensive and abundant. Besides the pottery glazes, uranium tile glazes accounted for the bulk of the use, including common bathroom and kitchen tiles which can be produced in green, yellow, mauve, black, blue, red and other colors.
What is another term for uranium ore?
What is another term for uranium ore?
[ "What is another term for uranium ore?" ]
{ "text": [ "pitchblende" ], "answer_start": [ 54 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17086
570e2db80b85d914000d7d14
Uranium
The discovery and isolation of radium in uranium ore (pitchblende) by Marie Curie sparked the development of uranium mining to extract the radium, which was used to make glow-in-the-dark paints for clock and aircraft dials. This left a prodigious quantity of uranium as a waste product, since it takes three tonnes of uranium to extract one gram of radium. This waste product was diverted to the glazing industry, making uranium glazes very inexpensive and abundant. Besides the pottery glazes, uranium tile glazes accounted for the bulk of the use, including common bathroom and kitchen tiles which can be produced in green, yellow, mauve, black, blue, red and other colors.
Who isolated radium in uranium ore?
Who isolated radium in uranium ore?
[ "Who isolated radium in uranium ore?" ]
{ "text": [ "Marie Curie" ], "answer_start": [ 70 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17087
570e2db80b85d914000d7d15
Uranium
The discovery and isolation of radium in uranium ore (pitchblende) by Marie Curie sparked the development of uranium mining to extract the radium, which was used to make glow-in-the-dark paints for clock and aircraft dials. This left a prodigious quantity of uranium as a waste product, since it takes three tonnes of uranium to extract one gram of radium. This waste product was diverted to the glazing industry, making uranium glazes very inexpensive and abundant. Besides the pottery glazes, uranium tile glazes accounted for the bulk of the use, including common bathroom and kitchen tiles which can be produced in green, yellow, mauve, black, blue, red and other colors.
In what types of paints was radium first used?
In what types of paints was radium first used?
[ "In what types of paints was radium first used?" ]
{ "text": [ "glow-in-the-dark" ], "answer_start": [ 170 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17088
570e2db80b85d914000d7d16
Uranium
The discovery and isolation of radium in uranium ore (pitchblende) by Marie Curie sparked the development of uranium mining to extract the radium, which was used to make glow-in-the-dark paints for clock and aircraft dials. This left a prodigious quantity of uranium as a waste product, since it takes three tonnes of uranium to extract one gram of radium. This waste product was diverted to the glazing industry, making uranium glazes very inexpensive and abundant. Besides the pottery glazes, uranium tile glazes accounted for the bulk of the use, including common bathroom and kitchen tiles which can be produced in green, yellow, mauve, black, blue, red and other colors.
What devices were painted with radium paint?
What devices were painted with radium paint?
[ "What devices were painted with radium paint?" ]
{ "text": [ "clock and aircraft dials" ], "answer_start": [ 198 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17089
570e2db80b85d914000d7d17
Uranium
The discovery and isolation of radium in uranium ore (pitchblende) by Marie Curie sparked the development of uranium mining to extract the radium, which was used to make glow-in-the-dark paints for clock and aircraft dials. This left a prodigious quantity of uranium as a waste product, since it takes three tonnes of uranium to extract one gram of radium. This waste product was diverted to the glazing industry, making uranium glazes very inexpensive and abundant. Besides the pottery glazes, uranium tile glazes accounted for the bulk of the use, including common bathroom and kitchen tiles which can be produced in green, yellow, mauve, black, blue, red and other colors.
Along with red, blue, black, yellow and green, what was a notable color of uranium tile glaze?
Along with red, blue, black, yellow and green, what was a notable color of uranium tile glaze?
[ "Along with red, blue, black, yellow and green, what was a notable color of uranium tile glaze?" ]
{ "text": [ "mauve" ], "answer_start": [ 634 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17090
5ad1157f645df0001a2d0cec
Uranium
The discovery and isolation of radium in uranium ore (pitchblende) by Marie Curie sparked the development of uranium mining to extract the radium, which was used to make glow-in-the-dark paints for clock and aircraft dials. This left a prodigious quantity of uranium as a waste product, since it takes three tonnes of uranium to extract one gram of radium. This waste product was diverted to the glazing industry, making uranium glazes very inexpensive and abundant. Besides the pottery glazes, uranium tile glazes accounted for the bulk of the use, including common bathroom and kitchen tiles which can be produced in green, yellow, mauve, black, blue, red and other colors.
What isn't another term for uranium ore?
What isn't another term for uranium ore?
[ "What isn't another term for uranium ore?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17091
5ad1157f645df0001a2d0ced
Uranium
The discovery and isolation of radium in uranium ore (pitchblende) by Marie Curie sparked the development of uranium mining to extract the radium, which was used to make glow-in-the-dark paints for clock and aircraft dials. This left a prodigious quantity of uranium as a waste product, since it takes three tonnes of uranium to extract one gram of radium. This waste product was diverted to the glazing industry, making uranium glazes very inexpensive and abundant. Besides the pottery glazes, uranium tile glazes accounted for the bulk of the use, including common bathroom and kitchen tiles which can be produced in green, yellow, mauve, black, blue, red and other colors.
Who isolated radium in uranium core?
Who isolated radium in uranium core?
[ "Who isolated radium in uranium core?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17092
5ad1157f645df0001a2d0cee
Uranium
The discovery and isolation of radium in uranium ore (pitchblende) by Marie Curie sparked the development of uranium mining to extract the radium, which was used to make glow-in-the-dark paints for clock and aircraft dials. This left a prodigious quantity of uranium as a waste product, since it takes three tonnes of uranium to extract one gram of radium. This waste product was diverted to the glazing industry, making uranium glazes very inexpensive and abundant. Besides the pottery glazes, uranium tile glazes accounted for the bulk of the use, including common bathroom and kitchen tiles which can be produced in green, yellow, mauve, black, blue, red and other colors.
In what types of paints was radium last used?
In what types of paints was radium last used?
[ "In what types of paints was radium last used?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17093
5ad1157f645df0001a2d0cef
Uranium
The discovery and isolation of radium in uranium ore (pitchblende) by Marie Curie sparked the development of uranium mining to extract the radium, which was used to make glow-in-the-dark paints for clock and aircraft dials. This left a prodigious quantity of uranium as a waste product, since it takes three tonnes of uranium to extract one gram of radium. This waste product was diverted to the glazing industry, making uranium glazes very inexpensive and abundant. Besides the pottery glazes, uranium tile glazes accounted for the bulk of the use, including common bathroom and kitchen tiles which can be produced in green, yellow, mauve, black, blue, red and other colors.
What devices weren't painted with radium paint?
What devices weren't painted with radium paint?
[ "What devices weren't painted with radium paint?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17094
5ad1157f645df0001a2d0cf0
Uranium
The discovery and isolation of radium in uranium ore (pitchblende) by Marie Curie sparked the development of uranium mining to extract the radium, which was used to make glow-in-the-dark paints for clock and aircraft dials. This left a prodigious quantity of uranium as a waste product, since it takes three tonnes of uranium to extract one gram of radium. This waste product was diverted to the glazing industry, making uranium glazes very inexpensive and abundant. Besides the pottery glazes, uranium tile glazes accounted for the bulk of the use, including common bathroom and kitchen tiles which can be produced in green, yellow, mauve, black, blue, red and other colors.
Along with red, blue, black, yellow and green, what wasn't a notable color of uranium tile glaze?
Along with red, blue, black, yellow and green, what wasn't a notable color of uranium tile glaze?
[ "Along with red, blue, black, yellow and green, what wasn't a notable color of uranium tile glaze?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17095
570e31ca0dc6ce1900204e69
Uranium
The X-10 Graphite Reactor at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, formerly known as the Clinton Pile and X-10 Pile, was the world's second artificial nuclear reactor (after Enrico Fermi's Chicago Pile) and was the first reactor designed and built for continuous operation. Argonne National Laboratory's Experimental Breeder Reactor I, located at the Atomic Energy Commission's National Reactor Testing Station near Arco, Idaho, became the first nuclear reactor to create electricity on 20 December 1951. Initially, four 150-watt light bulbs were lit by the reactor, but improvements eventually enabled it to power the whole facility (later, the town of Arco became the first in the world to have all its electricity come from nuclear power generated by BORAX-III, another reactor designed and operated by Argonne National Laboratory). The world's first commercial scale nuclear power station, Obninsk in the Soviet Union, began generation with its reactor AM-1 on 27 June 1954. Other early nuclear power plants were Calder Hall in England, which began generation on 17 October 1956, and the Shippingport Atomic Power Station in Pennsylvania, which began on 26 May 1958. Nuclear power was used for the first time for propulsion by a submarine, the USS Nautilus, in 1954.
What was the world's first artificial nuclear reactor?
What was the world's first artificial nuclear reactor?
[ "What was the world's first artificial nuclear reactor?" ]
{ "text": [ "Enrico Fermi's Chicago Pile" ], "answer_start": [ 198 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17096
570e31ca0dc6ce1900204e6a
Uranium
The X-10 Graphite Reactor at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, formerly known as the Clinton Pile and X-10 Pile, was the world's second artificial nuclear reactor (after Enrico Fermi's Chicago Pile) and was the first reactor designed and built for continuous operation. Argonne National Laboratory's Experimental Breeder Reactor I, located at the Atomic Energy Commission's National Reactor Testing Station near Arco, Idaho, became the first nuclear reactor to create electricity on 20 December 1951. Initially, four 150-watt light bulbs were lit by the reactor, but improvements eventually enabled it to power the whole facility (later, the town of Arco became the first in the world to have all its electricity come from nuclear power generated by BORAX-III, another reactor designed and operated by Argonne National Laboratory). The world's first commercial scale nuclear power station, Obninsk in the Soviet Union, began generation with its reactor AM-1 on 27 June 1954. Other early nuclear power plants were Calder Hall in England, which began generation on 17 October 1956, and the Shippingport Atomic Power Station in Pennsylvania, which began on 26 May 1958. Nuclear power was used for the first time for propulsion by a submarine, the USS Nautilus, in 1954.
In what state is the X-10 Graphite Reactor located?
In what state is the X-10 Graphite Reactor located?
[ "In what state is the X-10 Graphite Reactor located?" ]
{ "text": [ "Tennessee" ], "answer_start": [ 80 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17097
570e31ca0dc6ce1900204e6b
Uranium
The X-10 Graphite Reactor at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, formerly known as the Clinton Pile and X-10 Pile, was the world's second artificial nuclear reactor (after Enrico Fermi's Chicago Pile) and was the first reactor designed and built for continuous operation. Argonne National Laboratory's Experimental Breeder Reactor I, located at the Atomic Energy Commission's National Reactor Testing Station near Arco, Idaho, became the first nuclear reactor to create electricity on 20 December 1951. Initially, four 150-watt light bulbs were lit by the reactor, but improvements eventually enabled it to power the whole facility (later, the town of Arco became the first in the world to have all its electricity come from nuclear power generated by BORAX-III, another reactor designed and operated by Argonne National Laboratory). The world's first commercial scale nuclear power station, Obninsk in the Soviet Union, began generation with its reactor AM-1 on 27 June 1954. Other early nuclear power plants were Calder Hall in England, which began generation on 17 October 1956, and the Shippingport Atomic Power Station in Pennsylvania, which began on 26 May 1958. Nuclear power was used for the first time for propulsion by a submarine, the USS Nautilus, in 1954.
Along with the X-10 Pile, what was the X-10 Graphite Reactor previously known as?
Along with the X-10 Pile, what was the X-10 Graphite Reactor previously known as?
[ "Along with the X-10 Pile, what was the X-10 Graphite Reactor previously known as?" ]
{ "text": [ "the Clinton Pile" ], "answer_start": [ 109 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17098
570e31ca0dc6ce1900204e6c
Uranium
The X-10 Graphite Reactor at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, formerly known as the Clinton Pile and X-10 Pile, was the world's second artificial nuclear reactor (after Enrico Fermi's Chicago Pile) and was the first reactor designed and built for continuous operation. Argonne National Laboratory's Experimental Breeder Reactor I, located at the Atomic Energy Commission's National Reactor Testing Station near Arco, Idaho, became the first nuclear reactor to create electricity on 20 December 1951. Initially, four 150-watt light bulbs were lit by the reactor, but improvements eventually enabled it to power the whole facility (later, the town of Arco became the first in the world to have all its electricity come from nuclear power generated by BORAX-III, another reactor designed and operated by Argonne National Laboratory). The world's first commercial scale nuclear power station, Obninsk in the Soviet Union, began generation with its reactor AM-1 on 27 June 1954. Other early nuclear power plants were Calder Hall in England, which began generation on 17 October 1956, and the Shippingport Atomic Power Station in Pennsylvania, which began on 26 May 1958. Nuclear power was used for the first time for propulsion by a submarine, the USS Nautilus, in 1954.
In what state is Argonne National Laboratory's Experimental Breeder Reactor I located?
In what state is Argonne National Laboratory's Experimental Breeder Reactor I located?
[ "In what state is Argonne National Laboratory's Experimental Breeder Reactor I located?" ]
{ "text": [ "Idaho" ], "answer_start": [ 446 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-17099
570e31ca0dc6ce1900204e6d
Uranium
The X-10 Graphite Reactor at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, formerly known as the Clinton Pile and X-10 Pile, was the world's second artificial nuclear reactor (after Enrico Fermi's Chicago Pile) and was the first reactor designed and built for continuous operation. Argonne National Laboratory's Experimental Breeder Reactor I, located at the Atomic Energy Commission's National Reactor Testing Station near Arco, Idaho, became the first nuclear reactor to create electricity on 20 December 1951. Initially, four 150-watt light bulbs were lit by the reactor, but improvements eventually enabled it to power the whole facility (later, the town of Arco became the first in the world to have all its electricity come from nuclear power generated by BORAX-III, another reactor designed and operated by Argonne National Laboratory). The world's first commercial scale nuclear power station, Obninsk in the Soviet Union, began generation with its reactor AM-1 on 27 June 1954. Other early nuclear power plants were Calder Hall in England, which began generation on 17 October 1956, and the Shippingport Atomic Power Station in Pennsylvania, which began on 26 May 1958. Nuclear power was used for the first time for propulsion by a submarine, the USS Nautilus, in 1954.
On what date did Breeder Reactor I first make electricity?
On what date did Breeder Reactor I first make electricity?
[ "On what date did Breeder Reactor I first make electricity?" ]
{ "text": [ "20 December 1951" ], "answer_start": [ 511 ] }