Historic events are taught in relation to modern governance for UPSC by emphasizing their influence on current policies and systems. Understanding past events, such as the freedom struggle and constitutional development, provides candidates with a comprehensive view of how India’s governance structures evolved. Courses often highlight lessons learned from historical mistakes and successes, enabling candidates to critically analyze contemporary governance challenges. This historical context ensures that candidates are well-prepared to address current affairs while grounding their answers in a historical framework, which is a key focus in the UPSC examinations.