A carbide tipped masonry bit would work well.
Use a standard HSS drill bit, but slow down rotation to about 500 rpm.
You need a diamond tipped drill bit to drill glass or tile.
You don't need a drill bit for anything on drywall.
You can drill holes in aluminum with a drill as long as you have the proper drill bit. Use a regular drill bit and keep speed moderate.
Your meaning is not clear. - If you are going to tap the threads in, use a 7/32 drill bit. If you want a hole that this bolt will slip through, use a 9/32 drill bit.
A regular HSS drill bit will easily cope with masonite.
I use a 3/16 drill bit for that.
I would use a 5/8 drill bit which is almost exactly 16mm.
Yes, there is. You use a tungsten or cobalt coated drill bit for this.
You can use a standard HSS drill bit with the edge slightly dulled with a grinder so it does not 'break through' at the outside edge. -Drill slowly and hold the drill steady. I always put a piece of smooth scrap wood at the point where the drill bit is going to come out.
The drill bit is struggling to cope with the task. The drill is probably not powerful enough
Use a brand-new bit for metal mounted on a hand drill (not electric). Slowly rotate the bit in the lead, which is a "soft" metal.