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NDTV
2 hours ago
- General
- NDTV
India Ahead Of Neighbours In Egg Intake, But Still Lags Global Average
New Delhi: "Sunday ho ya Monday, roz khao ande" (Whether it's Sunday or Monday, eat eggs every day) - you've probably heard this catchy line from a once-famous advertisement. The campaign aimed to promote the inclusion of eggs in the Indian diet. But beyond the jingle, has the message really translated into action? Let's look at the data to find out. India's egg journey: A look through the decades An analysis of egg consumption trends from 1961 to 2022, sourced from 'Our World in Data', offers some fascinating insights. Between 1961 and 1976, Indians consumed more eggs per capita than Pakistanis. In 1977, both nations were in a neck-and-neck race. The very next year, Pakistan pulled ahead and retained its lead for over three decades, until 2013. From 2014 to 2017, the per capita egg intake in India and Pakistan remained roughly equal. Then came the big change - in 2018, India overtook Pakistan in annual per capita egg consumption and has maintained its lead since. By 2022, Indians were consuming 4.6 kilograms (shell weight) of eggs per person annually, compared to 3.7 kg in Pakistan. India ahead of all neighbours India's egg consumption outpaces not just Pakistan, but also Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. In 2022, Bangladesh recorded 3.6 kg per capita, Sri Lanka stood at 3.7 kg, and Nepal lagged far behind at just 2 kg. Experts link India's upward trend to rising incomes, better access to food, and increasing awareness about the importance of dietary protein. Yet, despite these improvements, the global comparison tells a different story. While India leads South Asia in egg intake, it still consumes less than half the global average. In 2022, global per capita egg consumption was 10.4 kilograms - more than twice India's 4.6 kg. The gap suggests that despite progress, India has significant ground to cover in aligning with global nutritional standards. What does India's household food spending tell us? To understand dietary choices better, it helps to look at where Indian households are spending their food budgets. As per the Ministry of Statistics (2023-24), the monthly per capita food expenditure is Rs 1,939 in rural areas and Rs 2,776 in urban areas. Rural households spend about 47% of their total monthly consumption on food, while urban households spend around 40%. Interestingly, beverages, snacks, and processed foods top the food expenditure list. Urban Indians allocate 11.1 per cent and rural Indians 9.8 per cent of their total monthly spending on items like soft drinks, chips, and ready-to-eat foods. Milk and dairy products come next: 7.2 per cent of urban and 8.4 per cent of rural monthly consumption goes here. Vegetables are prioritised over cereals in both segments. Urban residents spend 4.1 per cent on vegetables and 3.8 per cent on cereals; rural areas show a similar pattern with 6 per cent and 5 per cent, respectively. Egg consumption in India is rising and outpacing neighbouring countries, thanks to improved awareness and affordability. But a glance at food expenditure patterns reveals a growing preference for processed foods, too. The trend needs careful examination.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Science
- Yahoo
Scientists alarmed after finding whale in heartbreaking predicament: 'I would temper expectations for this case'
Scientists discovered a young, North Atlantic right whale entangled in fishing gear off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, the Cape Cod Times reported. While the Center for Coastal Studies' Marine Animal Entanglement Response (MAER) team has attempted to free the whale from the debris, he –– and his species –– remain in danger. Scientists first noticed the whale in December 2024, according to the Cape Cod Times, when they found ropes constraining his jaw and buoys following him. The team was unable to rescue the whale at that time, and they did not spot him again until three months later in April. Using a grappling hook, the team removed some of the fishing gear from the whale on April 10, but full disentanglement is challenging due to the techniques and conditions required. The items entangling the whale are close to his body, so the team has to make close contact with him, which "whales generally do not like," explained MAER director Scott Landry. The entanglement has not prevented the whale from moving or eating, according to Landry, but "he is starting to show signs of poor health." While he could continue to live with the entanglement, the debris could embed into the whale without intervention. "I would temper expectations for this case," Landry said. This whale is not the first of its kind to suffer entanglement. Entanglement threatens North Atlantic right whales as a leading cause of death, according to NOAA Fisheries, and the species is one of the most endangered whales. The Endangered Species Act has included North Atlantic right whales since 1970, and only about 370 individuals exist in the wild. Plastic pollution increases the risk of entanglement for whales and other marine wildlife. The world produces about 386 tons of plastic waste annually, Our World in Data reported, and around 0.5% of this waste ends up in the ocean. Plastic waste and fishing gear entangle marine animals, resulting in hundreds of thousands of deaths every year, according to NOAA Fisheries. Such debris can drown or starve animals by restricting their movement, while other individuals experience infection or exhaustion trying to escape their entanglement. Organizations like the Center for Coastal Studies' Marine Animal Entanglement Response in Cape Cod rescue entangled animals. The group has saved more than 200 whales and marine animals from life-threatening entanglement since its inception in 1984. The Marine Animal Entanglement Response team is authorized by NOAA Fisheries to disentangle marine wildlife. NOAA Fisheries works with organizations around the country to mitigate entanglement, using satellite tracking to monitor entangled animals and developing disentanglement guidelines. Do you think America has a plastic waste problem? Definitely Only in some areas Not really I'm not sure Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Reducing plastic pollution so less ends up in the ocean can prevent marine wildlife entanglement. Participating in actions like beach cleanups also serves as an opportunity to connect with local groups and efforts making a difference in your community. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Gulf Insider
21-06-2025
- Gulf Insider
Flying Fatalities Are Extremely Rare
Investigations into the cause of last week's deadly Air India plane crash are currently underway, with the cockpit voice recorder in the plane's second black box having now been recovered. All but one of the 242 people aboard the Air India 171 flight bound for London-Gatwick on June 12 were killed soon after it took off from India's northwestern city of Ahmedabad. At least 29 people on the ground also perished as the plane crashed into the campus of a medical college. Trainee doctors and students who were there at the time rushed to save their colleagues. Despite the heavy scrutiny Boeing has come under in the past year for the safety issues of its other planes, last week marked the first time a Boeing 787 has crashed in its 16-year history. As Statista's Anna Fleck reports, according to data published by the World Bank and Our World in Data shows that while these disasters do happen, they are extremely rare and commercial aviation has become far safer over the decades. In 2023, there were 0.03 fatalities per million passengers, or in other words, three deaths per 100 million. According to this data, 2023 was the second safest year since records began, following only after 2017 when 0.01 deaths per million passengers were recorded.
Shafaq News
04-06-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
Iraq's per capita energy consumption tops 15,000 kWh
Shafaq News/ Iraq's per capita energy consumption reached 15,333 kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2023, according to data from Our World in Data, a platform that compiles global research and statistics. The figure marks an increase from 14,392 kWh recorded in 2022. The measurement reflects total energy use across various sectors, including electricity, transportation, heating, and cooking. Qatar registered the highest per capita energy consumption among Arab countries, reaching 226,848 kWh in 2023. The United Arab Emirates followed with 149,830 kWh, while Kuwait ranked third at 101,648 kWh.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Here's How Much Groceries Cost in the US Compared to Mexico, Canada and China
As much as housing skyrocketed in cost during and after the pandemic, food prices rose even faster. Read Next: Discover More: From 2020-2024, the USDA reports that food prices rose by 23.6%, compared to 23.0% for housing. But food inflation slowed dramatically in 2024, from a rate of 11.4% in 2022 to 5.0% in 2023 to just 1.2% in 2024. So how do U.S. grocery prices and affordability compare to our neighbors in Canada and Mexico, and to the second largest economy in the world, China? Grocery Cost Index: 71.75 (Numbeo) Share of Average Consumer Spending: 6.8% (USDA data processed by Our World in Data) In absolute terms, groceries cost more in the U.S. than in China, Canada or Mexico. 'The U.S. imports groceries from other countries like Mexico and Canada, for year-round availability,' explains consumer finance expert Aaron Razon of CouponSnake. 'Add in the high cost of local labor and the impact of trade policies and tariffs on grocery prices, it's really no surprise that groceries would cost more in the U.S. than it does in these other countries.' But as a share of the average American's budget, groceries take up the smallest percentage across these four countries, at just 6.8%. That makes grocery affordability in the U.S. better than its neighbors and chief rival. Grocery Cost Index: 65.35 Share of Average Consumer Spending: 9.7% Groceries cost a little less north of the border. Specifically, Numbeo reports that groceries cost 5.8% less in Canada when priced in the same currency. However, the median Canadian also earns less than the median American. The average Canadian household spends 9.7% of its budget on groceries. Grocery Cost Index: 38.22 Share of Average Consumer Spending: 25.7% That effect becomes much more pronounced in Mexico, where both incomes and grocery prices are lower. Numbeo reports that groceries cost 42.3% less in Mexico, in absolute terms. Accountant Shalini Dharna of Dharna CPA explains further. 'In general, consumers in Mexico tend to have less disposable income than in the U.S. and Canada, so in relative terms groceries are more affordable in the U.S. than in Mexico.' Plus, Mexican households have less access to imported foods than Americans do. Outside of major cities, many Mexican families primarily eat locally grown food. Grocery Cost Index: 34.18 Share of Average Consumer Spending: 21.2% Groceries cost even less in China: 53.1% less, to be exact. 'China's large-scale agricultural production and low labor costs put them at an advantage when it comes to affordability,' says Razon. The raw numbers don't tell the whole story, however. China has enormous wealth and cost-of-living divides, especially between rural and urban areas. Food takes up a large portion of the average Chinese household's budget — particularly for those low-wage rural workers providing that cheap labor. Grocery cost indexes from Numbeo. More From GOBankingRates Surprising Items People Are Stocking Up On Before Tariff Pains Hit: Is It Smart? 25 Places To Buy a Home If You Want It To Gain Value This article originally appeared on Here's How Much Groceries Cost in the US Compared to Mexico, Canada and China Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
