Morocco’s King Appoints Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as First Woman PM

Why in the News?

King Mohammed VI of Morocco has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country's first female Prime Minister following the parliamentary elections held on September 23.

Key Features / Major Points:

Historic First: Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri becomes the first woman to hold the position of Prime Minister in Morocco.

Political Party: She leads the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), a liberal-centrist party created in 2008.

Election Results: PAM emerged as the largest party by winning 97 seats in the House of Representatives, followed by RNI (66 seats) and Istiqlal (65 seats).

Background: A lawyer by profession, El Mansouri previously served as Morocco's Housing Minister and Mayor of Marrakech.

Major Mandate: The incoming government will oversee the final stages of a $20-billion infrastructure initiative in preparation for co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Portugal and Spain.

Static GK Facts:

Capital of Morocco: Rabat.

Currency of Morocco: Moroccan Dirham (MAD).

Governance System: Constitutional Monarchy (Head of State: King Mohammed VI).

One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):

Q: Who has been appointed as the first female Prime Minister of Morocco?

A: Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri

Q: Which political party does Morocco's new Prime Minister Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri belong to?

A: Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM)

Q: Which countries will co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Morocco?

A: Portugal and Spain

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