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Days & Themes
International Polar Bear Day 2026 Observed to Promote Arctic Conservation
February 27 is observed annually as International Polar Bear Day to raise awareness about the challenges faced by polar bears due to climate change.
Polar bears, scientifically known as 'Ursus maritimus' (meaning sea bear), primarily inhabit the Arctic (North Pole region).
The day focuses on the critical need for conservation efforts to protect their shrinking sea-ice habitat.
Perspective: For aspirants, this day highlights global environmental issues and the impact of global warming on specialized ecosystems.
Polar bears, scientifically known as 'Ursus maritimus' (meaning sea bear), primarily inhabit the Arctic (North Pole region).
The day focuses on the critical need for conservation efforts to protect their shrinking sea-ice habitat.
Perspective: For aspirants, this day highlights global environmental issues and the impact of global warming on specialized ecosystems.
Key Facts / Static GK
Scientific Name of Polar Bear: Ursus maritimus
Primary Habitat: Arctic Circle
Conservation Status: Vulnerable (IUCN Red List)
Primary Habitat: Arctic Circle
Conservation Status: Vulnerable (IUCN Red List)
Practice Quiz — 2 March 2026
Q1. Who has been appointed as the interim head to manage the daily operations of Fino Payments Bank following the arrest of its CEO?
Answer: (B) Ketan Merchant — Ketan Merchant, who serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has been appointed as the interim head of Fino Payments Bank after the arrest of MD & CEO Rishi Gupta.
Q2. Which South Korean filmmaker has been appointed as the President of the Main Competition Jury for the 79th Cannes Film Festival?
Answer: (B) Park Chan-wook — Park Chan-wook is the first South Korean filmmaker to be selected to lead the main jury at the Cannes Film Festival.
Q3. Regarding the recently inaugurated semiconductor ATMP facility in Gujarat, which of the following statements is correct?
Answer: (C) It is the first proposal approved under the India Semiconductor Mission. — The Sanand facility by Micron Technology is indeed the first proposal approved under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) with an investment of over ₹22,500 crore.
Q4. Which authority launched the 'Government Bank Dashboard' and 'Government Bank Manual' to improve governance in handling government funds?
Answer: (C) Controller General of Accounts (CGA) — T.C.A. Kalyani, the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), launched these two initiatives to standardize banking procedures for government business.
Q5. From which country were the nine cheetahs recently brought to Kuno National Park in March 2026?
Answer: (C) Botswana — As per the announcement by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, nine cheetahs were brought specifically from Botswana to Kuno National Park.
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