Refers to geographical areas, like a significant portion of the Netherlands, that lie at an elevation lower than the mean sea level. Such areas require extensive engineering and management, such as dikes and pumping systems, to prevent flooding.

An intergovernmental organization and international tribunal that is based in The Hague, Netherlands. The ICC has linked internet shutdowns to 'crimes against humanity', a significant point for international law and human rights in the UPSC syllabus.

The principal judicial organ of the United Nations, responsible for settling legal disputes submitted by states in accordance with international law and providing advisory opinions on legal questions referred by authorized UN organs and specialized agencies.