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Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri Becomes Morocco's First Woman Prime Minister
बातमीत का?
Morocco's first woman PM, named by the King: who really appoints the head of government? GS-II answer
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri was appointed Morocco's first woman Prime Minister by King Mohammed VI.
Why it matters: factual, Prelims-type
What you need to know
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King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Prime Minister of Morocco on 29 September 2026.
She is the first woman to hold the office.
In Morocco, the King appoints the head of government under the constitution.
स्रोत: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
महत्त्वाची तथ्ये
Remember these
- Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri was appointed Prime Minister of Morocco on 29 September 2026.
- She is the first woman to hold the office of Prime Minister in Morocco.
- She was appointed by King Mohammed VI, who names the head of government under the constitution.
- Morocco is a constitutional monarchy; its capital is Rabat.
- The Prime Minister heads the government, while the King remains head of state.
पूर्व · मुख्य
How the exam will ask it
पूर्व
- Statement: In Morocco, the head of government is appointed by the King under the constitution.
- Statement: Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri is the first woman Prime Minister of Morocco.
- Statement: Morocco's capital is Rabat, and the country is a constitutional monarchy with King Mohammed VI as head of state.
मुख्य
GS-II (International Relations / comparative polity): a woman heading the government in a monarchy raises the issue of women's political representation and the balance between royal and elected authority. Under Morocco's constitution the King appoints the head of government, so the provision shapes how executive power is shared. Implication: the appointment signals gender inclusion, while its real impact depends on the government's autonomy; the way forward lies in sustained institutional reform and wider representation, a useful comparison for India's own debate on women's participation.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
Who was appointed by King Mohammed VI in September 2026 as the first woman Prime Minister of Morocco?
- Nadia Fettah
- Leila Benali
- Nouzha Skalli
- Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri
उत्तर पहा
उत्तर: D — Correct: Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri — Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri was appointed Prime Minister on 29 September 2026, the first woman in the office. • Nadia Fettah — wrong: Nadia Fettah is a Moroccan minister in the finance portfolio, not the newly appointed Prime Minister. • Leila Benali — wrong: Leila Benali is a Moroccan minister associated with energy and environment, not the Prime Minister. • Nouzha Skalli — wrong: Nouzha Skalli is a veteran Moroccan politician who served as a minister earlier, but was not appointed Prime Minister.
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