Miscellaneous Current Affairs · 28 February 2026

International Polar Bear Day observed on 27 February

Exam-focused facts from the 28 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • International Polar Bear Day is observed every year on 27 February.
  • The day was launched by Polar Bears International (PBI) and is now in its 21st year.
  • The overall objective is to bring attention to polar bears and the importance of conserving their Arctic sea ice home.
  • The public can join a live scientist chat on PBI’s Facebook page at 12 p.m. ET on the day.
  • The Polar Bear Tracker allows users to follow specific bears moving along Hudson Bay, including female X33991 who adopted a cub this winter.
  • PBI’s Northern Lights Cam, in collaboration with explore.org and the Churchill Northern Studies Center in Churchill, Canada, streams year-round and offers optimal aurora viewing in February and March.

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